If you are diligent about your daily brushing and flossing routine, you may be surprised to find out that there’s more you can do to keep your mouth healthy. Good dental hygiene is the practice of keeping the mouth and teeth clean in order to prevent immediate and future dental problems. Poor practices as well [...]
Laser technology can sometimes conjure up images of a futuristic sci-fi movie, but in actuality, laser dentistry has been used by dental professionals for over a decade. Lasers are used to treat both hard tissue (teeth) and soft tissue (gums) and can assist in general, cosmetic and surgical procedures. They work by delivering light energy [...]
You may also need some cosmetic work, such as crowns, veneers or bridges. Your general dentist will be able to perform these procedures as well, although some people prefer to find a dentist that specializes in cosmetic dental work. Surgical Dental Procedures And Treatments For more advanced treatments involving surgery, you may want to consult [...]
There are quite a few treatment options for replacing missing teeth or teeth that need extraction, and dental implants have become a popular choice. If you’ve chosen to go ahead with the procedure, your dentist will need to examine the density and condition of your jawbone to evaluate if this surgery is right for you. [...]
Missing teeth can surely ruin your smile or make you not want to smile at all, especially if you are missing more than one tooth. There are many treatment options available today to replace teeth, but depending on your preferences and how many teeth you need to replace, it may be best to consider dentures. [...]
Long gone are the days of being called metal mouth in the school yard. Today, getting braces is basically considered a rite of passage for kids. For many kids, it signifies that they have already lost all of their baby teeth and that their teenage years are not too far away. Of course, the purpose [...]
As 2015 rolls in, you’re likely lining up a list of resolutions. Whether in your head or written in ink on paper to add more credibility to what you plan or hope to do in the new year, resolutions are our way of thinking about the fresh slate we’re starting with and vowing to make [...]
From the time we were young children, we’ve likely been instructed to brush our teeth every day. But with the business of our daily lives, it’s sometimes easy to forget the importance of good dental hygiene. Sure, brushing our teeth is something we all need to do and to many of us, it’s an ingrained [...]
Millions of Americans, New Yorkers in particular, spend a fortune each year on their appearance. Granted, a new outfit can make you feel like a million bucks for the day, and a beauty “makeover” can teach you how to highlight your best features, but nothing can make you feel your finest more than a dazzling [...]
As dental implants become more and more popular, you may be wondering if the procedure is right for you and for your budget. The implant itself is a metal “screw-like” fixture that is set directly into the bone of your jaw. After the fixture is set, a prosthetic crown or bridge is affixed to the [...]
