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What Is Missing From Your Smile?

By Montefiore Medical Center
March 15, 2018
dental services Bronx, NY

Your smile says a lot about your personality, whether you have a crooked grin or a brilliant show-stopper. When you feel too embarrassed to smile, people cannot get to know you as easily. Missing teeth is one of the most common reasons why people avoid smiling. How Missing Teeth Affect Your Smile When you have ... read more

What Invisible Aligners can do for You

By Montefiore Medical Center
February 15, 2018
Orthodontics

Studies show that those with a white and straight smile are perceived as more professional, capable, and more likely to get a job advancement. Plus, having a straight smile can help you feel more confident and sociable. But what if you have to have braces as an adult? For many, this can be a huge ... read more

The 5 Teeth Brushing Mistakes You Are Making

By Montefiore Medical Center
January 15, 2018

Proper teeth brushing will reap countless benefits down the road. Not only will it stave off gingivitis, but also guard against bad breath and cavities. Unfortunately, many of us are not brushing our teeth correctly. Teeth brushing, if done wrong, can generate a host of problems. Consider if you are making some of these mistakes ... read more

Protect your Teeth this season by Understanding your Food Cravings

By Montefiore Medical Center
December 15, 2017
Dental Care Bronx NY

We all want to look and feel great, especially during the holiday season. But the plethora of holiday sweets and treats at our fingertips can leave our teeth in less than ideal condition. In an effort to benefit our dental health, let’s talk about how to stave off your holiday food cravings. First, here’s what ... read more

Let’s Talk about your Dental Phobia

By Montefiore Medical Center
November 15, 2017
Routine Dental Care Bronx NY

Intense fear or anxiety about visiting the dentist is not unusual. Between 9%-20% of Americans feel some kind of fear about sitting in the dentist’s chair. This is normal, but for some their fear is a profound and debilitating phobia. Dental phobia leaves feelings of intense anxiety and panic with those who have it. They ... read more

Don’t Keep Calm and Carry On, Call your Dentist about Sensitivity!

By Montefiore Medical Center
October 15, 2017
Routine Dental Care Bronx, NY

There are some dental concerns that people may bring up to their dentist. Tooth pain, chips, discoloration, and bad breath are just a few. There is another problem that is very common, but this one tends to get far less air-time. We’re talking about sensitivity, and we want to explore why we think this may ... read more

Classes and Cupcakes and Cavities, Oh My!

By Montefiore Medical Center
September 15, 2017
Pediatric dentistry Bronx, NY

It’s that time of year when kids find themselves in new classrooms and surrounded by new opportunities. Old friends and new friends and bake sales and sleepovers and the daily business of study and play keep kids – and their parents – incredibly busy. This controlled chaos of the school year can invite prime conditions ... read more

Invisalign may be the Answer to your Bite Issues

By Montefiore Medical Center
August 15, 2017
Invisalign NY

The smile is useful in so many ways. As dental professionals, we may seem to look first at how teeth serve functional needs. Ok. We do. But we also realize that the appearance of a person’s teeth will directly affect their overall sense of wellbeing; their very sense of self. If you have bite issues ... read more

How to Identify and Guard against Gum Disease

By Montefiore Medical Center
July 15, 2017
Periodontal Disease Bronx, NY

Studies predict that half of the adults in the United States have gum disease. Without regular dental checkups, this potentially dangerous disease can go unnoticed for years. Consider how you can guard against gum disease and the steps you can take if you have it. WHAT CAUSES SORE OR BLEEDING GUMS? Gum disease is when ... read more

Why you need regular dental cleanings

By Montefiore Medical Center
June 15, 2017

  [caption id="attachment_2817" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Routine Dental Care Bronx, NY"][/caption] Over 35% of Americans don’t have regular dental exams. This trend is concerning but not surprising, seeing that about 50% of the population have gum disease. Consistent dental cleanings not only guard against the formation of gum disease, they also provide an opportunity to meet ... read more

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