3 Habits That Destroy Your Smile
Are you an aggressive brusher? If so, you MUST read this and schedule your dental cleaning in NYC today.According to a spokesperson for the Academy of General Dentistry there are a few things that you are doing that are destroying
Calcium and Oral Health
Moral of the story: Drink milk! Calcium and oral health go hand in hand.Researchers at Boston University Dental School and Tufts University Nutrition Research Center have found that calcium and vitamin D have an effect on tooth health. Lead researcher,
What Other Surgeries Can an Endodontist Perform?
Endodontists in NYC work hard to preserve your natural smile!While endodontists are known as specialists in root canal therapy, they actually specialize in saving teeth by working with the inside of the tooth. Endodontists in NYC can do a variety
Getting to the Root of Bad Breath
We eat an onion bagel and automatically need to pop a piece of sugar-free gum, but when we really stop and think about it, what exactly causes bad breath? When talking stats, one in four people in the United States
Microbeads: A Dangerous Additive
Have you noticed hygiene products being marketed recently featuring “microbeads” for enhanced cleaning, scrubbing or exfoliating power? These microbeads in NYC have become a trendy selling point for body washes, exfoliants, and toothpastes over the past year. But, do they
Blueberries to the Rescue
Gum inflammation, or gingivitis, is a common affliction, one that can be a precursor to more serious dental issues. The build-up of bacteria-laden plaque on teeth can lead to gum or periodontal disease. While we all know the standard preventative
An Apple a Day Keeps the Cavities Away
An apple a day keeps the doctor away
Brush Before or After Breakfast?
Dentists suggest that we brush twice a day, and so most of us have figured out a morning-evening rotation. Yet the timing, content, or social situation of breakfast presents us with a puzzle. Should we brush first thing in the
Diabetes and Oral Health
November is National Diabetes Month, a time where America focuses directly on the disease that plagues over 29 million Americans. According to the American Diabetes Association, that’s about 9.3% of the entire population. So what do diabetes and oral health
What is Enamel and How Does it Work?
If you’ve ever been to the dentist, then you’ve heard them talk about enamel. Dentists spend a lot of time talking to their patients about enamel, plaque, and tooth decay. But, to really understand how to keep your teeth healthy,