Paul Eliazo DDS

A healthy diet makes for a healthy mouth. Eating fruits and vegetables keeps your teeth clean by scraping some of the plaque and bacteria off of them.

There’s no question that the partial eruption of wisdom teeth can be painful and involve a time-consuming extraction. In many cases, the use of our laser can simplify the extraction process.

Teeth are labeled according to position. From front to back, they are the: central incisor, lateral incisor, cuspid or canine, first bicuspid or first premolar, second premolar or second bicuspid, first molar, second molar, and finally, third molar or wisdom tooth.

Left untreated, cavities can cause significant pain. Once the bacteria eats through your enamel, the exposed nerves will begin to send pain sensations when in contact with hot or cold temperatures.

Unless you have had a particularly aromatic meal beforehand, there's no need to brush your teeth right before your dental visit. Why? Your breath could be an indicator of other health problems.

Starting good dental habits with your kids can lead to a lifetime of healthy teeth. More than half of all kids between 6 and 8 years old have tooth decay, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control.

Does your dentist give you a new toothbrush every time you visit? It's not just a perk to be nice. It's because a toothbrush needs to be changed every three months, so your scheduled visit probably coincides with the need for a replacement.

Did you know that the cranial nerves in your head make up around 80 percent of your brain's total sensory function? The trigeminal nerve is a major player in your cranial membrane, is the largest of your 12 cranial nerve centers, and passes directly through your jaw. No wonder TMJ can be so painful!

To search for a dentist in your area, reviews can often be helpful to help ensure that the dentist will be the right fit for your dental needs.

Unfortunately, certain medications have dry mouth as a side effect. While this may seem like a small thing on the surface, suffering from chronic dry mouth can put you at a higher risk for gingivitis and cavities if you don’t work with your dentist to prevent them.

What is gingivitis? It is a gum disease that results from plaque and tartar not being properly removed from the teeth and manifests itself as red, swollen, and bleeding gums. Daily brushing, flossing and regular cleanings are the best ways to prevent it.

Are you preparing to take up scuba diving? You may want to visit the dentist for a checkup. A new study found that the constant clenching and the changes in pressure can trigger dental problems if not monitored.

While sedation is usually recommended for those who experienced heightened levels of anxiety when visiting the dentist, it can also be provided for those with low pain thresholds, who have a significant gag reflex, or who have other issues that interfere with receiving proper dental care.