Pradeep Adatrow, DDS, MS

How to

Mould a Mouthguard

Mouthguards can help protect your teeth, whether you're playing sports or grinding at night. However, if your mouthguard isn’t molded to your teeth, it might not be comfortable in your mouth, may not properly protect y...

How to

Fit a Mouth Guard

Mouth guards are an important piece of equipment in football, soccer, basketball, and many contact sports. Custom-fitting the rubber against your teeth makes the experience of wearing one much safer and more comfortable....

How to

Use Miswak

"Miswak" is a special type of tooth-cleaning twig that's traditionally used for oral hygiene in many Middle Eastern and African countries in a way that's similar to the way a modern toothbrush is used. Miswak (a term whi...

How to

Crack Your Jaw

Dealing with jaw pain can be rough. Many times, jaw pain or jaw clicking is caused by TMJ, or Temporomandibular Joint Syndrome. Some people find relief from jaw pain by cracking their jaw, while others find stretching ...

How to

Get Rid of a Gum Boil

Boils that form on your gums are often very painful, and can cause difficulties eating, drinking, and speaking comfortably. They can be caused by tooth decay, heavy plaque build-up, or trapped food particles on your gums...

How to

Preserve Extracted Teeth

If you're planning on having your teeth extracted or want to preserve your child's teeth, there's an easy method for doing this. If you haven't had the extraction yet, make sure you let your dentist know in advance that ...

How to Loosen a Tight Jaw Before Sleeping

Expert ways to stretch your jaw and masseter musclesIf you’re dealing with a stiff, tight, or painful jaw, you know that it can be particularly bothersome in the evening. To relax your jaw muscles before bedtime, do a...

Fixing Lockjaw Fast: Facial Exercises, Diagnosis, & More

What to do if your jaw locks (and how to keep it from happening again)Your temporomandibular joint (or TMJ) is one of the most used yet unrecognized joints in your entire body. It helps you chew food, talk to friends, a...

How to

Fix a Dislocated Jaw

A dislocated jaw is a very painful condition that requires immediate medical attention by trained professionals. It occurs when the ball-and-socket connection of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) becomes displaced due to...

The Best Ways to Clean a Waterpik Water Flosser

10 easy steps to clean every part of your WaterpikYour Waterpik may do a great job cleaning your teeth, but how can you do a great job cleaning your Waterpik? Whatever model of Waterpik you use, it’s a quick and easy p...

How to Treat Denture Pain until a Dentist Can File Them

Dentures will address the problem of missing teeth, but they may be uncomfortable or require periodic adjustments. When you first get them, you may notice a few sharp places that need adjustment. In addition, after a few...

How to

Clean Partially Erupted Wisdom Teeth

Wisdom teeth are a third set of molars that develop in the back of your mouth. They don't have enough room to surface or develop normally and they may only partially emerge from your gums. Because of their location, it c...

How to

Reverse Dental Bone Loss

Dental bone loss occurs when the bone supporting your teeth shrinks, causing your teeth to become loose in their sockets. If bone loss is not treated, you may end up losing all your teeth because there is not enough bone...

How to

Fix a Lost Dental Crown

A dental crown is an artificial portion of a tooth that is fixed in place to a natural tooth. These are designed to be long-term (though not permanent) solutions when created and applied by a dentist. Sometimes, however,...

How to

Recognize Tetanus (Lockjaw)

Tetanus (Lockjaw) is a serious bacterial infection that damages muscles, nerves, and respiratory function. The ''Clostridium tetani'' bacteria can enter the body through a cut or wound and spread within as little as thre...

How to

Treat Temporomandibular Joint Disorder (TMD) with Jaw Exercises

TMJ exercises for pain relief and managementTemporomandibular Joint Disorder (TMD) is characterized by pain, tenderness, and compromised movement of the temporomandibular joints (TMJ) and muscles of mastication that open...

How to

Cement a Crown

It’s hard to predict when a crown will come lose. So don’t worry if yours does! There are plenty of products on the market that will help you re-cement your crown if you cannot get to a dentist right away. However, i...

How to

Relieve Dry Socket

Dry socket is also called alveolar osteitis. It is a complication that can happen after you have a permanent tooth removed, usually with intense force. It occurs when the blood clot that was protecting the extraction sit...

How to

Treat TMJ Problems Without Surgery

Your temporomandibular joint (TMJ) connects your lower jawbones to your skull on the side of your head. A TMJ disorder is a condition that causes pain and dysfunction in your jaw, your jaw joint, and the facial muscles t...

How to

Stop TMJ Clicking

Jaw clicking caused by temporomandibular joint disorder, also referred to as TMJ, can be an unpleasant and persistent problem. Your temporomandibular joint connects your jawbone to your skull. Since there are a number of...