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Celebrate Labor Day by Getting Away
posted: Aug. 31, 2021.
Labor Day honors the contributions that workers have made to this country, and for many Americans, the holiday is a great time to relax at home with family and friends.
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What are dental implants?
posted: Aug. 24, 2021.
Do you have a space where a tooth used to be? Were you born with a missing tooth? Are you getting ready for dentures? You may be a good candidate
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Ways to Prevent Oral Cancer
posted: Aug. 17, 2021.
According to the Oral Cancer Foundation, this form of cancer kills roughly one person an hour, every 24 hours. This means that nearly 10,000 people will die this year from
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How effective is whitening toothpaste?
posted: Aug. 10, 2021.
The American Dental Association encourages you to brush your teeth twice a day with fluoride toothpaste to prevent dental problems such as tooth decay, bad breath, sensitive teeth, and gingivitis.
Beyond
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Hot Day? Three Drinks to Leave Home When You’re Packing the Cooler
posted: Aug. 03, 2021.
Whew! It’s a hot one! And whenever the temperature soars, you need to stay hydrated, especially when you’re outside or exercising. But all cold drinks aren’t equal when it comes
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Wiggle Room
posted: Jul. 27, 2021.
When you’re pregnant, you expect physical changes. That’s part of the excitement of the journey! What isn’t expected—and not nearly as exciting—is when your familiar smile seems to be changing
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How do I overcome my dental anxiety?
posted: Jul. 20, 2021.
Do you feel anxious before every dentist appointment? If the answer is yes, you are not alone—more than 75 percent of Americans feel anxious when visiting their dentist. Today, the
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Surprising Ways to Prevent Cavities
posted: Jul. 13, 2021.
There are numerous ways to prevent cavities. Some, like brushing your teeth regularly and visiting our PORT JEFFERSON STATION, New York office, are more obvious than others. Beyond the standard
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Summer Dental Health? Get into the Swim of It!
posted: Jul. 06, 2021.
On a sizzling hot day, there’s not much that makes us happier than heading to the water for a quick swim, some gentle laps, or even a rousing game of
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Fun Facts for the Fourth
posted: Jun. 29, 2021.
The Fourth of July is a great time to get together with friends and family members for BBQ, games, fireworks, and other celebrations in honor of our country’s independence. While
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Is sleep apnea linked to cancer? Studies say, ‘Yes’.
posted: Jun. 22, 2021.
Recently, multiple studies have concluded that people with sleep apnea, a disorder that causes snoring, fatigue, and dangerous gaps in breathing at night due to throat muscles collapsing, are five
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Anatomy of a Smile Makeover
posted: Jun. 15, 2021.
A smile makeover is usually a combination of one or more cosmetic dental procedures. To achieve your desired result, the doctor may perform or suggest a variety of options. The
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Poor Oral Health May Indicate Early Dementia
posted: Aug. 20, 2019.
Dentists may be able to detect the early stages of dementia in their patients simply by observing their dental health, according to the British Dental Health Foundation. Many people with
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Periodontitis May Initiate Alzheimer’s Disease
posted: Aug. 20, 2019.
Long-term exposure to Porphyromonas gingivalis causes inflammation and degeneration of brain neurons in mice that is similar to the effects of Alzheimer’s disease in human beings, according to the University
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