Jay Shah, DMD, Author at Pleasant Dental

Jay Shah, DMD

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This Is Why Custom Dental Mouthguards for Sports Are So Important

Plus, How to Prevent Maxillofacial Trauma in Student Athletes Team sports offer a fantastic way for young people to stay active, have fun, and learn valuable life skills. However, as a parent, you also want to ensure your child is safe while on the field or court. While helmets and pads are standard protective gear,

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Is It a Dental Emergency? Here’s How to Know and What to Do

If you’re currently experiencing a dental emergency, such as severe tooth pain symptoms or an unexpected injury, we know you want immediate care and, ultimately, relief. Don’t panic. We’ll help you identify what requires urgent treatment — and let you know what to do in a dental emergency. So read through this guide to determine

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How to Stay on Top of Summer Dental Care: Tips for Your Entire Family

Summer is a time for late nights, catching fireflies, roasting s’mores, and movie marathons. With so much fun to be had, it’s easy for kids to overlook the importance of regular teeth brushing. It’s essential to maintain a consistent summer dental program for your children. Oral health is crucial to overall health, from pregnancy through

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8 Signs You Grind Your Teeth – Plus the Best Treatments to Try Now

Do you experience jaw pain in the morning? Bruxism, or teeth grinding, is the involuntary clenching, grinding, and gnashing of the teeth. This condition typically occurs at night, but it’s not an uncommon struggle in daylight hours, either. Approximately half of the population grinds their teeth occasionally, but around 5% grind so frequently that it

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I Haven’t Been to the Dentist in a Long Time — What Can I Expect at My Next Appointment?

Has it been a year — or several — since your last cleaning? Does the idea of dental work give you anxiety? Dentists like Dr. Shah are here to help you in all stages of your dental health journey. Whether you haven’t been to the dentist in one year or 20, here is some advice

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