3 tips for tooth care during the holidays Eating too much holiday food can lead to more than just a bellyache. Too much sugar can wind up damaging your teeth and lead you to having to see a dentist near Queens earlier than you like. That can be a pain especially if the city has been [...]
Every other dental visit, it seems like the hygienist or dentist wants to take a set of dental X-rays. On goes the lead apron and you have to deal with the bite plates. They say it’s safe, but they leave the room. Are they really necessary and are they really not dangerous? The answer to [...]
Ever look at people and wonder how they got such great-looking teeth? You’d be surprised at how little time they needed. Their routines can be yours - even if you have a large family and one bathroom. Here’s the answer to the question - “How Can I Keep My Smile Healthy?” Brushing This is the [...]
There’s no denying it - many foods with sugar in them taste SO good. You’re feeling bliss from the moment that you take your first bite to when you finish the meal. But while you’re savoring what you’re eating, there’s that nagging feeling that you are also doing something to contribute to possible cavities in [...]
Cancer is a scary word to hear and it can affect so many parts of the body. There are so many possible variables and contributing factors that it can seem more like a stroke of bad luck to some people. One person can smoke heavily for four decades and live a long life whereas a [...]
In New York, schools are cautiously re-opening. Kids are going back to learn a variety of subjects. People got rusty with studying over the course of the summer, coupled with a worldwide pandemic. Now it’s time to get back into a routine. The same can be said for taking care of your teeth. With each [...]
You decide that you really should start flossing again. Perhaps you think you need to get your teeth in shape before an upcoming dental appointment. Pro tip: They can tell that you started doing this at the last minute - they have seen what regularly flossed teeth and gums look like and what those of [...]
We all like looking at our teeth after we brush them. They are so nice and shiny and white, aren’t they? People will be dazzled when they look at them. But we tend to forget what is behind those pearly whites - your tongue. There are things that happen to it that can indicate problems [...]
You wake up after what you think is a restful night of sleep… but your jaw hurts. That’s most likely because you have spent that night, while in your deep sleep, grinding your teeth together. This is not an innocent habit, either. It can wind up with several things happening, including temporomandibular joint disorder and [...]
Recently we did a post about how to strengthen your teeth. In one section, we talked about a couple of things you could eat. While some might find that helpful, it seemed like a good idea to do a deeper dive into what the most nutritious things you can put in your mouth and have [...]
