The biting surface of each tooth plays an important role in working with the related teeth in your dentition to efficiently break down and process food before swallowing. If you grind your teeth at night without the protecting of a dental guard, the grinding force and clenching could cause a chip or fracture to occur […]
Dental fillings are typically used to repair a minor defect in a tooth caused by a chip, small cavity, or dental attrition. If you struggle to maintain a consistent daily oral hygiene routine, the bond between the dental filling and the adjacent tooth enamel can be weakened. Should one of your dental fillings fall out, […]
One of the major oral health risks for children at an early age remains cavities. Cavities remain a because it is so easy for them to occur in infant teeth that aren’t fully grown in yet. Children also have a habit of being exposed to higher levels of sugar, which is a known cause of […]
Significant dental stains can rarely be removed by the whitening products sold in stores. To effectively brighten your smile, you will need the professional dental services of Dr. Rick Jackomis and the dental bleaching treatment available at his dental office. The potent whitening agents and professional techniques he employs can safely and effectively remove dental […]
If you feel stressed or anxious about your dental checkups, you could be suffering from dental anxiety. Here at our dental office in Sterling, Virginia, Dr. Rick Jackomis understands people have anxiety in the dental chair, which is why he wants to give you a basic understanding of dental anxiety, and do everything in his […]
Having a tooth extracted after a severe dental trauma or untreated tooth decay can cause several complications. Beyond the changes in your overall oral function, it can also leave you with a smile you don’t like and affect the clarity of your speech. While a dental bridge can certainly replicate the tooth’s appearance and much […]
You’ve probably heard that you’ll need to brush and floss your pearly whites regularly if you’re interested in keeping your teeth healthy. While you’ve probably heard that keeping your teeth should be an important part of keeping your mouth healthy, but did you know that eating certain foods could also help you enjoy sound oral […]
Cosmetic dentistry refers to the family of dental procedures used to upgrade and enhance the look of your smile. Whether it is a single tooth at a time or an entire mouth makeover, cosmetic dentistry offers a wide array of services to meet your needs. Some services can focus directly on repairing teeth, while can […]
A chipped tooth might prove to be a more serious problem than it appears at first glance. As time goes on, the damaged tooth enamel could passively trap microscopic food residue and plaque. This is even more likely to be an issue if you procrastinate your routine dental checkup at Rick Jackomis, DDS. A tooth […]
Toothaches are always a serious cause for concern. While the cause might not be overtly obvious, discomfort in a tooth or the surrounding gums is almost always a sign of a significant oral health issue. To reduce the chances of suffering even more adverse complications, you should not delay in having a toothache professionally diagnosed […]