Do You Suffer from Sensitive Teeth?

Have you ever sipped a hot or cold beverage and felt a sharp pain shoot through your tooth’s nerve? If you’ve answered yes, then you may be suffering from the common problem known as sensitive teeth. This is because the inside of your tooth is primarily made up of a material called dentin, which contains microscopic tubules filled with tiny nerve endings and dentin hypersensitivity or nerve irritation occurs whenever this material loses its protective covering of enamel, exposing these nerve endings to hot, cold, acidic or sticky foods, leaving you in pain. If this sounds all too familiar, having a conversation with Dr. Joseph S Dallessandro is the first step in managing your sensitivity.  

What causes sensitive teeth is a mystery you can solve with Dr. Dallessandro. However, most causes include worn tooth enamel due to brushing aggressively, tooth erosion due to highly acidic foods and beverages, tooth decay, and/or gum recession. After Dr. Dallessandro determines the reason for your sensitivity, he will treat the underlying cause. To prevent sensitive teeth from recurring, twice a day, you should brush your teeth with a soft-bristled toothbrush and fluoride toothpaste. In addition, you should schedule dental checkups twice a year, or more depending on the severity of the issue.

If you are experiencing tooth sensitivity, please give us a call to discuss your treatment options. To learn more about the services we provide at our practice, visit www.josephdallessandrodds.com for more information. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Joseph S Dallessandro, DDS in New York, NY, call 212-988-1089.

What is a Tooth Abscess?

When a tooth persistently throbs and keeps you up at night with pain, it could be more worrisome than a simple tooth ache. An abscessed tooth is a painful infection at the root of a tooth or between the gum and a tooth. It occurs when the pulp, the soft tissue inside the root canal, dies and becomes inflamed after being left untreated. If an abscessed tooth has you bothered, Dr. Joseph S Dallessandro, DDS can usually resolve the problem with endodontic therapy.

The abscess itself is a pocket of pus that’s caused by a bacterial infection. The most common symptom is an ache in the bone around the tooth, but you may also experience pain when chewing. Other causes of a tooth abscess are trauma to the tooth, such as when broken or chipped, and periodontal disease. The goals of treatment for an abscessed tooth include strategies to eliminate the infection, preserve the tooth, and prevent further complications.

If you are experiencing inflammation of your gums, give us a call to discuss your treatment options. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Joseph S Dallessandro, DDS in our New York, NY office, give us a call at 212-988-1089 or visit our website, www.josephdallessandrodds.com for more information about the services we provide. 

How Effective Is Your Brushing Routine?

Even though we’ve been brushing our teeth for our whole lives, many of us are surprised to learn that we’re not doing it properly. How many of you think it’s a race when you step in front of the sink? You may brush for less than a minute, leaving a layer of plaque behind. Plaque that isn’t removed can harden into tartar, making it harder to keep teeth clean. That’s why it is important to utilize these brushing tips in between professional cleanings and dental checkups with Dr. Joseph S Dallessandro, DDS.

• Place the toothbrush at a 45-degree angle to the gums.


• Move the brush back-and-forth gently in short strokes.


• Brush the outer surfaces, the inside surfaces and the chewing surfaces of all teeth.


• To clean the inside surfaces of the front teeth, tilt the brush vertically and make several up-and-down strokes.


• Brush your tongue to remove bacteria and keep your breath fresh.

If you have further questions regarding your oral hygiene routine, give us a call. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Joseph S Dallessandro, DDS in our New York, NY office, give us a call at 212-988-1089 or visit our website, www.josephdallessandrodds.com for more information about the services we provide.