Pain Medications. Learn about the pain medications best suited for pain of endodontic origin.

What is the difference between a composite restoration and an amalgam restoration?

Root Canal Pain Management . There are 5 simple steps to follow before you have a root canal or during your root canal recovery and a few root canal symptoms or situations that can cause you to need a root canal.

Referral to a Pediatric Dentist. Most often than not, parents are not sure when they should first take their children to see the dentist.  According to the American Academy Of Pediatric Dentistry, parents should take their child in for a dental examination when the first tooth appears or no later than their child’s first birthday. Once a parent does decide to take their child for their first dental visit, the most common question asked is should they take their child to a General dentist or to a Pediatric dentist.

Dr. Kopel speaks on the loss of vertical dimension as relating to adult aging.  Dr. Kopel provides  examples such as shorter facial proportion, crack at corner of lip, etc.  as well as how to restore the patient back to a youthful appearance.

First Dental Checkup in Children. Learn when children should see a dentist for the first time.

Gum Disease and Heart Disease. Zak Dental dentist explains how your gums condition can affect your heart.

Learn  about Phase 1 Orthodontics in children and when you need to manage the jaw and tooth relationships while they are growing.

Diabetes and Cavities. Learn how diabetes can affect your teeth health and trigger cavities in your mouth.

Premedication with Antibiotics. Learn about the premedication requirements prior to dental procedures.