You’re probably busy planning what your holiday season is going to look like, but amidst the hustle and bustle of the season, we want to remind you to give us a visit. In today’s blog, your Astoria, NY, dentist is highlighting the value of a routine exam, and why scheduling one now is a great […]
Category: Preventive Dentistry
Keep Your Smile In Mind On Thanksgiving
Obviously, Thanksgiving will be very different for people this year with the continuing pandemic. Despite smaller gatherings, we will likely continue to enjoy our usual holiday feast favorites. However, many of our favorite meal selections could increase the risk of cavities. In today’s blog, your Astoria, NY, dentist will look at what you can do […]
Reduce Your Cavity Risk This Halloween
Our last blog looked at how we treat cavities with our lifelike and long-lasting composite resin dental fillings. But what can you do to avoid them altogether? With Halloween around the corner, many of us will be consuming a little more candy than usual. In today’s blog, your Astoria, NY, dentist looks at what you […]
Don’t Let Teeth Grinding Injure Your Teeth
Bruxism is a disorder related to TMD (temporomandibular disease), but involves regularly grinding and clenching your teeth. Pressure on your smile not only leads to discomfort, but could damage your teeth and cause a higher risk of issues like cavities or infection. In today’s blog, your Astoria, NY, dentist, looks at common warning signs, and […]
How Do We Clean Your Smile?
In our last blog, we covered the value of having your smile examined every six months. But during these visits, we also clean your smile. In today’s blog, your Astoria, NY, dentist explains why having plaque and tartar removed every few months is essential for avoiding the onset of gingivitis and gum disease, and ensuring […]
Schedule A Pre-Holiday Checkup
While we’re just now seeing the start of October, the holidays are around the corner! Between Halloween, Thanksgiving, and the winter holidays, we’re going to be inundated with sugary treats that taste great, but put our smiles at risk. Which is why your Astoria, NY, dentist recommends a pre-holiday checkup! […]
Don’t Forget About Proper Homecare
While a checkup and cleaning is essential for a healthy smile, you also need to care for your teeth and gums at home in between these visits. Unfortunately, many people assume they’re brushing and flossing as recommended, but are actually doing so improperly! In today’s blog, your Astoria, NY, dentist, Dr. Leibowitz, will explain how […]
Is My Daytime Fatigue Related To OSA?
Do you often feel exhausted during the day, even if you slept well the night before? Do you also happen to snore frequently too? If so, then your daytime exhaustion could be linked to a serious disorder known as obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). In today’s blog, your Astoria, NY, dentist will look at how we […]
How Does Teeth Grinding Harm Your Smile?
As children, we often go through a period of teeth grinding, but this issue is short-lived and passes with time. However, if we begin to frequently grind our teeth at night as adults, this could be a serious concern that needs treatment. In today’s blog, your Astoria, NY, dentist explains how we diagnose and treat […]
Stopping TMJ Pain With Custom Splints
When our jaw joints undergo excess strain, this could lead to a host of uncomfortable symptoms that grow more severe with time. In order to stop this discomfort and treat issues like TMJ disorder, also known as TMD, your Astoria, NY, dentist may recommend a custom-made oral splint. In today’s blog, we’re going to explain […]
