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 [...]
While many people may be tempted to jump on the Invisalign bandwagon as the more comfortable, convenient and aesthetically-pleasing way to achieve straighter teeth, it’s important for anyone considering the procedure to first evaluate some of the pros and cons of this orthodontic option in contrast to more traditional fixed metal braces. Knowing what the [...]
With the holidays fast approaching, you’re likely already in gear to figure out how to get the perfect gifts for all of your loved ones. There are lists to make, stores to contend with and lots to keep track of as the holiday season swings into full gear. If you feel like you’re losing sight [...]
While we’ve all been instructed from a young age to brush our teeth at least twice per day and to floss daily, many people naturally can’t help avoid the impact that food particles and plaque can have when they penetrate vulnerable areas of the teeth, such as depressions and grooves. That’s why dentists now recommend [...]
