So, you’ve decided to take the plunge and get a set of Lumineers® for your teeth, enhancing your beautiful smile. Congratulations! But, before you walk out of the dentist’s office to show off your new pearly whites, it’s important that you know how to properly care for your new Lumineers. Before we talk about care [...]
If it has been recommended to you by your dentist that you visit a periodontist, or you have chosen to see a periodontist on your own because you know that your gums are not in the best condition they can be in, you may be wondering what to expect when you first visit the specialist’s office. [...]
If you have decided that a dental bridge is the best option to address your dental issues, it is important to remember that a commitment to solid oral hygiene is an important part of keeping your bridge in good shape and ensuring that your surrounding teeth and gums remain healthy. This means that you have [...]
You start to feel pain in your mouth and naturally, like many people, you may begin to panic, wondering if you need a root canal. It is not always apparent right away whether or not you will need a root canal if you feel pain, but if you know some of the signs of tooth problems, [...]
Looking to get the smile you’ve always dreamed of, but need (or want) to do it on a budget? Then Snap-On Smile may be just what you’re looking for! This unique cosmetic dentistry option provides individuals with a quick, easy and painless way to completely transform smiles, and the procedure costs less than dental bridges [...]
When New Yorkers hear the word dentures, a whole bunch of scary things might pop into their heads, such as old age, diminishing appearance or a state of “falling apart”. In reality, dentures are far from the daunting connotations they invoke. Dentures, also known as “false teeth”, are available to provide you with the healthiest, [...]
Thousands of patients across the globe, as well as in the metropolitan New York area, receive dental sealant procedures every year in order to keep their teeth as healthy and viable as possible. Sealants are made up of a thin, durable plastic material that essentially “seals” tooth material so that it doesn’t come into contact [...]
Dental bone grafts are a common procedure performed to increase bone density in areas of the mouth where dental implants are desired. These procedures focus on oral bone that is not visible, or the bone that lies within our gums and is the foundation for our teeth. Across the globe, dental bone grafts have been [...]
It’s no surprise that most people don’t get too excited about oral surgery. Unfortunately though, it’s a simple reality that most people will have to face some sort of oral surgical procedure at some point in their life. While you shouldn’t assume that every ache or pain will require a trip to the oral surgeon, [...]
For many athletes, wearing a mouth guard or helmet is a crucial element to maintaining safety and preventing the need for emergency dentistry. However, safety equipment does not always stop accidents from happening. Outside of sports, accidentally slipping and hitting your mouth on a hard surface is a common cause of an emergency. Many times, [...]
