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Sugar: Teeth’s Worst Nightmare
People in the United States eat more sugar than any other country in the world! (It’s a good thing we also have some of the best dentists in the world.) You hear it all the time: “sugar rots your teeth.” But is it true? What exactly does sugar do to your teeth and why...
Can I Recycle My Toothbrush?
Take a look around your bathroom and you’re likely to see a lot of products in plastic packaging. Paper boxes and toilet paper rolls are easily recycled in your bin at home, but what about the tricky stuff like toothpaste tubes and toothbrushes? Toothbrush Recycling...
What to Expect When You Haven’t Seen The Dentist in Awhile
Has it been a few months or a few years since you’ve seen a dentist? It’s OK. Really! Going to the dentist, no matter how long it’s been since your last checkup, should never be a discomforting or unnerving experience. My dental office in Yorktown Heights will make...
Negative Effects of Nail Biting
Nail biting is a bad habit that often begins early in life as a response to stress or boredom, or sometimes as a subconscious reaction to nervousness. While the habit tends to fade as we get older, it’s estimated that about 30% of people continue to gnaw on their...
The Importance of Measuring Gum Pockets
The process of measuring gum pockets, also known as periodontal charting, is pretty simple and should be painless as long as there is no infection. At our dental office in Yorktown Heights, when we do a periodontal charting, you’ll hear us call out several numbers as...
Smokeless Tobacco & Your Oral Health
Using tobacco products of any kind can not only have a detrimental effect on your overall health, there are multiple oral health diseases and problems that can also occur from the habit. Smokeless tobacco, also referred to as, dip, chew, spit, or snuff, is no...
All About Frenectomies
Frenectomies aren’t all that common in adults, but there are specific instances when the team at our Yorktown Heights dental office may recommend one to an adult patient. But why exactly would a frenectomy be needed, and what is it? We’re here to talk all about...
“Do I Really Need to Get My Wisdom Teeth Removed?”
Wisdom teeth are often first seen on x-rays conducted during regular appointments at our Yorktown Heights dental office. Most often, we can see them as they’re beginning to erupt through the gums. It’s also when we’re most likely to recommend that they be removed. In...
Top 4 Causes of Tooth Sensitivity
Having sensitive teeth can be brutal. The sharp, shooting pain that often accompanies tooth sensitivity can put a damper on enjoying favorite foods. At our dental office in Yorktown Heights, we don’t want any of our patients to suffer from sensitive teeth, but we...
Are Lip & Cheek Biting Actually Bad for You?
You know the feeling. You’re happily chewing away on your lunch, talking with a coworker when all of a sudden, you hear a crunch. You feel the pain. You realize you’ve just bit your cheek (or lip, or tongue — doesn’t really matter, it all hurts!). This painful...
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