Dental Problems | Greater Long Island Dental

What’s Troubling You?

Toothache

Most commonly caused by:
Tooth decay or gum disease

Chipped/Cracked Teeth

Most commonly caused by:
Biting on hard food or tooth grinding

Knocked-out Tooth

Most commonly caused by:
Accident or injury

Missing Teeth

Most commonly caused by:
Untreated tooth decay

Teeth Grinding

Most commonly caused by:
Stress or misaligned teeth

Lost Crown/Broken Filling

Most commonly caused by:
Old restoration or hard/sticky food

Snoring

Most commonly caused by:
Airway issue

White Spots

Most commonly caused by:
Excess fluoride and some medications

Stained Teeth

Most commonly caused by:
Coffee, tea, and smoking

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