The effects of chronic illness on your overall health are generally well known, but many people are unaware of the toll these diseases can take on your oral health. The reverse is also true: Tooth decay and periodontal disease can exacerbate certain medical conditions, or they can increase risk of developing other conditions. Dr. Jeffrey […]
Tooth Extraction: When, Why, and How to Avoid It
Nature intended that your teeth should serve you well for an entire lifetime. Unfortunately, the reality is often different. Modern dental techniques and technology make saving and restoring damaged teeth more effective than ever, yet there are still circumstances in which tooth extraction in Astoria, NY is in the patient’s best interest. General dentist Dr. […]
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Sugar and Tooth Decay: Not Just in Sweets
Did you know that the average person in some countries consumes well over 20 teaspoons of sugar each day? To some of us, this number would seem unbelievable. For others, it’s a simple fact of life. Contributing to the problem is the fact that our favorite foods and beverages—even those we don’t consider very sugary—are […]
How Can I Evade Enamel Erosion?
By now you’ve probably heard that the enamel covering your teeth is the strongest natural substance found in your body. It has to be hard; how else could it possibly withstand the stress inflicted by biting, chewing, and exposure to hot and cold substances? Despite its relative hardness, tooth enamel isn’t totally invincible. And while […]
Loud Snoring or Silent Killer?
Snoring may be one thing, but sleep apnea is quite another. The two are commonly confused, leading many people to go several years without seeking a diagnosis or treatment. Unfortunately, mistaking chronic snoring from obstructive sleep apnea has serious consequences for your overall health and quality of life. Obstructive sleep apnea, or OSA, is the […]
What to Do When Your Filling Feels Funky
If you need a filling for a cavity, you’re not alone. An estimated 100 million fillings are placed in patients’ mouths each year in the United States. Most of the time, these fillings will endure for anywhere from 5 to 15 years. Occasionally, however, it’s necessary to repair or replace a filling before then. Dr. […]
There’s No Excuse for No Dental Visits
“I just don’t have time.” “I really can’t afford it right now.” “There’s nothing wrong with my teeth.” These are the most common excuses given for delaying or avoiding preventive dental appointments. Unfortunately, this approach to oral health can have long-term consequences far more devastating than missing a few hours from work or skipping your […]
What Hiring Managers Want (Hint: It’s Not Yellow Teeth)
It’s easy to see how an attractive smile improves your prospects for, say, winning a beauty pageant or getting a date. What not everyone realizes is that improving the look of your teeth could also benefit their professional life. Dr. Jeffrey Leibowitz discusses ways in which cosmetic dentistry in Astoria, NY ups the ante in […]
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Teeth Whitening: Effective and Economical
Whether you realize it or not, the appearance of a person’s smile, including your own, has a major impact on how you view others, as well as how others view you. We associate white, attractive teeth with healthy individuals, and we perceive that a beautiful smile belongs to someone who is confident, young, approachable, and […]
Need a Root Canal Treatment? Act Fast.
Do you remember what it was like as a child to have a splinter in your finger? If so, you’re well aware of the drama and tears brought on by this very minor problem. You wanted the pain to go away, but the idea of having the splinter removed seemed infinitely more painful. As adults, […]
