The month of May is mental health awareness month. This awareness helps educate individuals and to mobilize efforts in support of mental health. When it comes to our mental health, it can play a huge impact on dental health. European researchers have discovered that there is a link between gingivitis and depression. Patients with chronic...
Have you skipped those regular dental visits due to Covid-19? If yes, you’re not alone. Lots of people have missed dental exams and teeth cleanings over the past year. It may seem that it's not a big deal missing your dental appointments however skipping a dental appointment can lead to more serious and dangerous oral...
First things first, take a DEEP BREATH and UNCLENCH YOUR JAW!! Surprisingly, there is a huge connection when it comes to stress and oral health. From canker sores to even a chipped tooth, stress can cause serious consequences to your teeth and gums. If you are feeling stressed, you should be on the lookout for...
The Covid-19 pandemic has caused a tremendous effect on our lives. 2020 was the year we learned about phrases such as “social distancing”, “zoom meetings”, and “lockdown”. The word of the year was even pandemic! As we continue to practice safety protocols such as social distancing and wear face masks while around others, there is...
You deserve a permanent solution to your oral health needs today! At Matonti Dental we are proud to offer our patients the convenience of same day crowns. Matonti Dental’s CEREC machine mills and delivers crowns within one-hour. Our patients do not leave our office with temporary crowns. Matonti Dental values saving our patients time, eliminating...
Do you take your vitamins on a regular basis? Vitamins whether consumed as a daily tablet or ideally done through our diets are not only beneficial for our overall health, but for our oral health is well. Vitamin A Often we think of vitamin A as essential for our eye health. While this is true,...
Patients always ask what the best toothpaste for bright white teeth is, what is the best for sensitive teeth, or what is best for dry mouth. From my experience and feedback from patients the following are Matonti Dental’s recommendations: Breath Rx What better whitening toothpaste then from the makers of ZOOM whitening! BreathRx is available...
A spoon full of sugar may help the medicine go down, but depending how many spoonful's you consume on a daily basis you could be at risk of tooth decay and erosion. American Heart Association recommends a daily average of 37.5 g for men and 25 g for women. One tablespoon of sugar is 14.3...
Just like physicians who are licensed and trained in providing injections, dentists are health care practitioners who deliver professional health and wellness services to patients. Dr. Matonti is an active member of the American Academy of Facial Esthetics (AAFE) and is certified to offer Botox to patients as a stand-alone service or as a compliment...
Tooth wear is a dental condition where the surface and structure of teeth are progressively reduced as a result internal or external forces, physical and chemical. The four oral health complications that tribute to tooth wear are attrition, erosion, abrasion, and bulimia. These complications result in unattractive and irregular teeth levels, pain in teeth, and...