Dental crowns need to withstand strong chewing, chomping and grinding, so they’re made to be incredibly durable. When you receive a crown service in our office, we will make an impression of your chompers, but we do not actually develop the crown on-site. To create the crown, we send the impression of your teeth to an oral workshop where the... read more »
Autumn is on its way, and with it comes plentiful harvests, full farmer’s markets, and preparation for the holiday season.  Luckily, you don’t have to sacrifice good food to keep up with positive dental care! Here are some delicious foods to integrate into your fall diet. Kale: Dark leafy greens are delicious, and chock full of calcium and other nutrients... read more »
We’ve all heard that it’s important to floss, but in reality, many people don’t. This could be because they find flossing difficult. With proper technique, however, flossing can be a simple way to safeguard your oral health. Try to practice the following tips: Pull out about 18 inches of floss, and coil most of it around a finger on your... read more »
You have probably heard of the mind-body connection, as this is a popular topic. However, have you heard of the mouth-body connection? Visiting our dental office often isn’t just about cleaning your teeth or getting a dental filling placed; it is about your overall health. This is because the health of your mouth can influence the rest of your body.... read more »
When an oral emergency occurs, the first few moments after an accident are extremely important to make sure your recovery has the highest chance of success and lowest recovery time. It is imperative to stay calm and to not merely attempt to brush off the situation, no matter how small or insignificant it may seem. Create an improved oral health... read more »
You deserve a strong and healthy smile. To achieve that goal, you need to keep up with oral hygiene, visit your dentist, and have a balanced diet. You also need to protect your teeth and gums when you participate in high-contact sports and activities. If you’re not careful, hard, forceful objects can hit your mouth and cause oral injury. This... read more »
If you’re brushing and flossing your teeth only to spit a little pink in the sink, you shouldn’t dismiss it as a sign of aggressive oral hygiene. In many cases, this is an early sign that you might have gum disease. Research conducted by the American Dental Association estimates that 47% of people over the age of 30 have gum... read more »
Your dental health is definitely important to take care of along with your overall health when battling a cold, flu or other sickness. Here at the office of Ariel Dental, we want to emphasize how vital it is to care for your teeth to prevent tooth decay, gum disease or a number of other issues. Pain in your upper teeth... read more »
Sometimes, a dental fracture or severe tooth decay can compromise a tooth so badly, that the tooth cannot be saved, even by endodontic means. Should a root canal prove to be a non-viable treatment, the oral care specialists at Ariel Dental’s Lake Ariel, Pennsylvania, clinic might recommend a treatment-based extraction. This will help ease the pain and prevent a serious... read more »
Your dentist, Dr. Bijan Ahmadzadeh, offers many cosmetic dental treatments at Ariel Dental to help you correct your tooth imperfections and achieve the smile of your dreams. There are many reasons why he provides these treatments at our office, but today we would like to focus on why he offers dental veneers. Dental veneers are water-thin shells that cover your... read more »