How To Treat Sensitive Teeth When It’s Cold Outside
Have you noticed that, as the temperatures drop, your teeth may become more susceptible to sensitivity? Particularly in the colder months, many of us wonder how to treat sensitive teeth. While there is plenty to love about the quiet, magical winter months, shooting pains and discomfort for those with sensitive teeth certainly don’t top the […]
How to Keep Your Dental Costs Low
Did you know that about 40 percent of America’s population is not currently covered by dental insurance? While the cost of dental care may seem steep, there are measures to take to keep dental costs low and under control. Check out our top tips for preventative dentistry in NYC and learn how to keep your […]
Trick or Treat: How to Have a Healthy Halloween This Season
Halloween can be a slippery slope when it comes to proper dental care, but with these Halloween tips from the best NYC family dentist, you’ll have your healthiest Halloween yet. Sound too good to be true? If you know what to look for it is actually quite simple to spot the tricks in your child’s […]
Back To School Dental Tips For A Smooth School Year
It’s hard to believe that just a few short weeks ago, we were basking in the glory of summer. Now that September is here in full swing, it’s time to get back to school and back to the dentist, with these top back to school dental tips to live by. Plan Ahead of Time […]
Could It Be TMJ? The Telltale Signs
Often, TMJ symptoms like headaches, jaw pain or ear pain are mistaken for something else, and many adults go untreated, suffering in silence from a highly-treatable condition called TMJ (Temporomandibular Joint Disorder). Some studies have shown that up to 15 percent of American adults suffer from this condition. The good news is, you do not have […]
The History of the Tooth Fairy
We all remember losing our first tooth as children, proudly presenting our prize to our parents before hiding it under our pillow for the tooth fairy to find. This mythological character is as sacred to children across America as Santa Claus or the Easter Bunny. While the mystical tooth fairy holds a special place in […]
How to Achieve a Celebrity Smile
It’s hard not to notice the incredibly bright, white teeth of our favorite celebrity smiles. From actors to musicians to reality TV stars, it seems like a healthy, glowing smile is par for the course for the rich and famous. Achieving a beautiful smile doesn’t have to be out of reach for everyone else, though. If […]
The Great Floss Debate
Emotions run high in the newly-heated debate over the benefits (or lack thereof) of flossing, after an Associated Press reporter noticed that daily flossing had been quietly removed from the United States Dietary Guidelines earlier this year. While studies have not proven flossing to be harmful, the U.S. government cited insufficient evidence in support of the […]
Quick and Easy Dental Floss Tips for a Healthy Smile
More likely than not, you’ve heard the dental advice, brush, and floss daily in order to keep your smile fresh and healthy. However, your toothbrush alone, while effective, does not reach everywhere in your mouth easily. As dentists, we recommend that you don’t just brush daily, but floss daily too, at least once a day. […]
Dental Clues: What They Say About Your Health
It’s true that your teeth and gums say a lot about the condition of your overall health. There are dental health clues that everyone should look out for because of the mouth-body connection. Your body is connected, and when something is wrong in one area it’s not uncommon for the problem to originate from another […]