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Advantages of Dental Implants
What are the advantages of dental implants over other options for replacing teeth? The Chinese tried to replace missing teeth with bamboo pegs. That was 4,000 years ago. Through the centuries, copper, iron, jade, gold and different alloys were experimented with, as were sea shells, animal teeth and even teeth from humans. None of these […]
- Posted on: Apr 11 2017
Keeping your mouth healthy
Great dental care is essential to your well-being. After all, the state of your mouth can affect your overall health in ways you might not even be thinking about. Here are a few things that we like our New York patients to remember when it comes to keeping a mouth healthy and happy. A healthy […]
- Posted on: Mar 15 2017
Here’s what I want you to ask me before your root canal
Root canals are pretty routine in my office and in dentistry. I regularly see New Yorkers who are in need of the procedure to save what remains of a decaying tooth. My staff is trained to provide the most efficient and pain-free dental treatments possible, so patients know that they are in good hands when […]
- Posted on: Feb 28 2017
What you eat and drink can seriously impact your dental health
The things that you eat and drink matter. Your choices affect your weight, your muscle strength, your energy levels, and more — including your dental health — in some surprising ways. Sure, you might know some of the major “no-nos” when it comes to eating and drinking, but the impacts that foods and beverages have […]
- Posted on: Jan 23 2017
Finding a dentist that’s right for you
Each day, we all make hundreds of decisions. Should you gulp down another cup of regular coffee or switch to decaf? What TV show should you start on Netflix? Would you rather fix dinner or order in tonight? While some choices don’t make that much difference in the grand scheme of things, others do. Take […]
- Posted on: Jan 10 2017
Complement your smile with derma fillers
As any artist, interior designer, fashion guru, hair stylist, or other professional who values aesthetics can tell you, small efforts can make a huge difference in the way something looks. Take certain dental procedures — like teeth whitening, veneers, and implants — for example. Those simple changes can take years off of the way my […]
- Posted on: Nov 28 2016
Are dental implants right for you?
Teeth play a very important part in day-to-day life. They help you bite and chew so you can say nourished. They help shape your face. And your smile can be the first thing that people notice about you. But what if your teeth aren’t as strong as they used to be? What if some are […]
- Posted on: Nov 14 2016
What to Expect during a Checkup
Does the idea of going to the dentist make you nervous? If so, you aren’t alone. Lots of people are known to fear dental exams (even, according to J-14 celebs like Justin Bieber!) This could be based on a variety of factors, from a bad experience as a child to worry about pain to simply […]
- Posted on: Sep 27 2016
Charcoal for Teeth Whitening Warning
Charcoal for Teeth Whitening Warning Q: Is using charcoal for teeth whitening dangerous? The internet is a powerful tool. The answers to virtually any question can be “googled” in a nanosecond. Don’t want to read? Online video tutorials are wildly popular. You can learn how to do, build, or fix almost anything– from dance moves […]
- Posted on: Sep 27 2016
Are yellowed teeth wrecking your smile? Here are some options
Soda. Coffee. Cigarettes. Red wine. In a city that never sleeps, some New Yorkers depend on these items to function. But it’s no secret that, in excess, these vices are linked to health issues. For many, they also have a direct impact on tooth health, including enamel coloring. Over time, exposure to those liquids can […]
- Posted on: Jun 20 2016