Throughout October, we’ll be joining other dental professionals across the country in celebrating National Dental Hygiene Month. We want to help our Astoria, NY, patients enjoy healthy smiles by taking better care of their smiles at home and seeing us every six months. Do you have questions about improving dental hygiene? […]
Read More… from Do You Have Questions About Improving Dental Hygiene?
Occasionally, we have patients in Astoria, NY, contact us about an aching tooth. After all, pain in your tooth typically indicates the presence of decay or other oral health issues. Fortunately, we can help treat the issue and recommend options for avoiding decay down the road. […]
Gum disease causes a harmful impact on our smiles, leading to discomfort and even a greater risk of adult tooth loss. In today’s blog, we’re going to look at the causes and warning signs of gum disease, as well as preventive options. We want patients in Astoria, NY, to enjoy a healthy smile! […]
Kids are not the only ones heading back to school. College students and educators alike will also be preparing to start the fall semester. We know that in between work, school, and life, finding time during the fall semester to see the dentist can be difficult. That’s why we always recommend scheduling a back to […]
In addition to monitoring the health of your teeth and gums, we also look at your jaw joints. Poor bite alignment and other factors can lead to the onset of TMJ disorder (also known as TMD), which impacts the oral health of millions of people. Without treatment, patients can experience headaches and other symptoms. […]
Read More… from Is TMJ Disorder Responsible For My Headaches?
As part of the process of keeping your smile healthy, you need to have your teeth and gums checked. We can identify possible problems and even perform a cleaning to help keep your smile healthy and beautiful. Have you scheduled a summer checkup yet? […]
Nearly all of us will deal with a dental cavity at some point in our lives. But what causes tooth decay to form? By understanding how decay develops, you can take steps to safeguard your smile and prevent dental cavities. Let’s look at how dental cavities form! […]
When we think of summer, we often think of ice cream, popsicles, sodas, and other sugary foods and drinks that are especially popular in the warmer months. While these can be fun, too much can be harmful for your smile. Let’s look at five steps for keeping your smile healthy and bright this summer. […]
Read More… from 5 Steps to Keep Your Smile Healthy And Bright This Summer
Every six months we want to see our patients for a routine cleaning and checkup. If we brush and floss, and also eat healthy, why do we still need these visits? Even if you take excellent care of your smile from home, you still need to see us regularly for checkups and cleanings. We discussed […]
Every few months, we hope to see all of our patients for a routine checkup. But what do we look for when we examine your smile? Why do we recommend all patients undergo a routine exam? In today’s blog, we’re going to look at the importance of an often-underappreciated dental procedure. […]
