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The Benefits of Clear Braces, Outlined by Your Astoria Dentist

Straightening crooked teeth is a common necessity, and aside from improving your smile’s appearance, the correction can help your mouth function more efficiently. Nevertheless, many older teen and adult patients whose teeth aren’t ideally straight hesitate at the prospect of wearing metal braces to address the problem. Rather than decide whether you’d prefer crooked teeth […]

Astoria Dentist Offers Dental Emergency Tips

What would you do in the event of a dental emergency? At some point in our lives, many of us will be faced with a broken tooth or extreme toothache. Your Astoria dentist, Dr. Jeffrey Leibowitz, provides emergency dental care to everyone, regardless of whether you are a current patient. If your dental emergency occurs […]

Astoria Dentist Answers Questions About Professional Teeth Whitening

Do you hesitate to show your smile? Do you cover your mouth when you laugh? For many people, unsightly teeth stains can be an embarrassment. While over-the-counter teeth whiteners are popular, they rarely offer the same level of results as professional systems. In fact, many people who use store bought whiteners report tooth sensitivity and […]

Astoria Dentist’s Quiz on Tooth Loss & Dental Implants

Dental treatment is most effective when it lasts. If your smile is afflicted by tooth decay or gum disease, then appropriate treatment should also reduce the risk of further infection in the future. When it comes to tooth loss, restoring your smile is most effective when you replace the entire structure of your lost tooth, […]

Astoria Cosmetic Dentist Lists Notorious Teeth-Stainers

Keeping your pearly whites bright and stain-free isn’t an especially difficult process; however, stains can occur for a number of reasons, even in the midst of excellent oral hygiene, and understanding their development can help you better protect your smile. Aside from brushing and flossing your teeth at least twice a day, your Astoria cosmetic […]

Your Astoria Dentist Explains Why Jaws Pop

Toothaches are common, but they aren’t the only sign that your dental health is in trouble. Many patients experience locking and/or popping jaws whenever they open and close their mouths, and the sound is often accompanied by various levels of discomfort. Like a toothache, a popping/clicking jaw isn’t normal and typically indicates trouble that shouldn’t […]

How to Stop Snoring, with Your Astoria Dentist

Sleeping with a snoring partner can be a challenge. Aside from the annoying noise, the lack of sleep can multiply your irritation and strain your relationship. As Dr. Jeffrey Leibowitz explains, snoring is often the result of a problem with your oral tissues, and his expertise has helped many patients and their sleeping partners finally […]

Astoria Dentist Discusses an Interesting Discovery in Your Gum Tissue

Much of the discussion concerning your oral health revolves around the over-600 identifiable bacteria that are found in a healthy mouth at any given time. Some of these germs erode your tooth enamel by producing acid, while others release toxins and incite inflammation to destroy your gum tissue. Nevertheless, not every microscopic entity in your […]

Interesting Facts About TMJ Pain & Your Trigeminal Nerve

Many patients who’ve suffered from chronic headaches, earaches, jaw pain, and other craniofacial discomfort are often surprised to learn that the origin of their troubles lies with a dental problem; specifically, with the joints (temporomandibular joints) and muscles that move your jaw. TMJ disorder describes a condition where undue stress and pressure (usually from an […]

Astoria Cosmetic Dentist’s Quiz: The Art of Professional Teeth-Whitening

Even if you diligently brush and floss your teeth every day, your oral health still requires professional care and maintenance on a routine basis. Likewise, your smile’s appearance may need a professional cosmetic touchup from time to time to ensure that it remains bright and presentable. After all, a brighter smile is one of the […]

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