Recent Posts in Dental Tips & Advice Posted By Mark Weitzman D.D.S. 11-Sep-2017 Cavities? Maybe It's Genetic Sue and John are a married couple. Sue does not eat sugar or drink soda, but she does brush her teeth three times a day and floss every night. John on the other hand, can’t kick his soda habit. Every morning on the way to work, he hits the gas ... Continue Reading Posted By Mark Weitzman D.D.S. 10-Aug-2017 Understanding Dental Emergencies Like an emergency room, patients come to us with all kinds of dental emergencies. Some of them have crazy stories behind them, while others are less exciting. For example, a fair number of dental emergencies are linked to sport injuries. ... Continue Reading Posted By Mark Weitzman D.D.S. 19-Jul-2017 Is it Safe to Have Dental Work During Pregnancy? Our pregnant patients often as us, “Is it safe to have dental work during pregnancy?” As far as dental cleanings and annual exams are concerned, those are perfectly safe to have during pregnancy. In fact, we recommend having them done ... Continue Reading Posted By Dr. Mark Weitzman D.D.S. 7-Jun-2017 Do Fillings Last Indefinitely? If all of a sudden you noticed an unsightly hole in a tooth where there used to be a filling, you may wonder, “How long does a filling last?” This is a very good question and surprisingly, it does not come up often, but it should. Our ... Continue Reading Posted By Dr. Mark Weitzman 6-Apr-2017 Tips for Preventing Plaque Buildup In the past, it was popular belief that it was normal to lose your teeth with age, but now scientific research and modern dentistry have discovered that tooth loss isn’t an inevitable result of old age. In truth, when we take proper care of our ... Continue Reading Posted By Dr. Mark Weitzman D.D.S. 16-Feb-2017 Tips on Teeth Whitening Aftercare Are you considering a tooth whitening procedure? If so, we’ll tell you right now that you will be absolutely thrilled with the results! Dr. Mark Weitzman D.D.S. has extensive experience in cosmetic dentistry and can listen to your cosmetic ... Continue Reading Posted By Mark Weitzman D.D.S. 25-Jan-2017 Should I Brush My Older Child's Teeth? As a parent, brushing your toddler’s teeth can be a big milestone. It can be both exciting and nerve-wracking at the same time. Some youngsters are eager to be just like “Mom” and “Dad” and can’t wait to brush ... Continue Reading