Gum recession is a relatively common problem that many adults experience to some degree. This condition occurs when the gums start to pull away from the surface of a tooth or teeth. Usually, we notice recession around one or more teeth, but not all at the same time, unless in the case of severe gum […]
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If we judge what is normal by what we see (and that’s just what we do), we might expect our smile to look bright and shining throughout our entire lifetime. There is nothing wrong with this desire. It’s completely expected when we are exposed to amazing smiles online and in movies every single day. Still,
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Many people ask this question but, deep down, they already know the answer. If the thought of scheduling a dental appointment causes your heart to beat faster and your stomach to knot, you have some degree of dental anxiety. If you have trouble sleeping the night before you’re to see the dentist, you harbor some
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Our New York City sedation dentistry practice caters to patients who have a difficult time seeing the dentist. Oral care is integral to general health, wellness, and a strong sense of confidence in one’s smile. To help our patients take the best possible care of their teeth and gums, we have incorporated proven sedation techniques
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Today, we know much more about dental health, so more people are keeping their natural teeth well into their senior years. In instances of tooth loss or necessary extraction, we also have a new approach to restoring the smile to its original condition, dental implants. In our NYC dental office, the vast majority of tooth
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Boy, oh, boy, has this past year been something! For a short time, necessary but basic dental and medical care were put on hold. While offices reopened throughout 2020, many people still feel a sense of hesitancy to return to their routine screenings. Dental exams and cleanings are a crucial aspect of lifelong oral health,
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Brushing and flossing are daily tasks that cannot be overemphasized enough. We encourage patients every day to maintain these habits. They don’t just help prevent painful cavities, but they can also significantly decrease the risk of developing gum disease. Gum disease is a blanket term that more or less describes a continuum of infection in
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People with loved ones affected by autism often have questions related to dental care. Dental exams and procedures can be frightening for anyone. For those with autism, not knowing what to expect can amplify the anxiety associated with seeing the dentist. This is as true for the adult with autism as it is for the
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When kids get cavities, we feel for them. When we get cavities as adults, we may worry and wonder why. We get questions like this from patients who brush twice a day as they’ve been taught and still struggle with some degree of tooth decay. Here, we discuss what could be happening and how you
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Because your smile is a representation of your personality, age, and character traits, you want to feel good about what it portrays. Misalignment issues put a damper on the smile and can also diminish your self-confidence. Invisalign may be the ideal solution. You may have heard of Invisalign and know that it is a different
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