If you are like most of our patients, you have seen advertisements for nightguards and tooth straightening aligners that you can order online, without visiting a dentist. These services can seem very attractive due to their cost and ability to obtain...
For many of us, the holiday season is synonymous with overindulging in food and drink. Believe it or not, this can have an effect on your teeth. I'm going to give you a few tips for keeping your teeth healthy during the holiday season.
The Holidays can be a crazy time. Even with a busy schedule, make sure that you are brushing your teeth!
Using the correct tooth brushing technique is one of the most important things for your oral health that is often overlooked. Let's check in and make sure that you are brushing your teeth effectively to keep your teeth as healthy as possible!
As the seasons change and fall approaches, so do allergies and sinus problems. Sometimes when we develop sinus pressure or a sinus infection it is accompanied by a sudden toothache.
Hormonal changes during pregnancy make women more susceptible to gingivitis (gum inflammation) and tooth decay. Read more in this blog.
Xerostomia is the subjective sensation of dryness in the mouth. Over 22% of the global population is affected by dry mouth.
As the end of summer approaches many of us are back to work and back to school. As our schedules get busier, it's important not to forget about your teeth!
Have you ever walked down the dental aisle of your local pharmacy and been completely overwhelmed? If you answered yes to those two questions then you are in luck because I'm going to make your next trip to the pharmacy a little. Check more in this blog.
Have you noticed white spots on your teeth? Some white spots are more visible than others especially if they are on the front teeth and can be seen when smiling. Several things can cause white spots to appear on the teeth including some early stage...
The past year has come with many changes and increased stress levels for a lot of us. Not only did these life changes translate to our physical health but it also has had an impact on our oral health. One of the most common stress related things we have se
There has been an increase in broken teeth over the past year as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. This is a result of missed dental appointments and increased tooth grinding due to stress.
At Metropolitan Dental Care we join the fight to combat Alzheimer's and this month of June, we support the Alzheimer's Association's - Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month. "In 2020 as many as 5.8 million Americans were living with Alzheimer's disease" (M
Here at Metropolitan Dental Care we use an iTero digital scanner. This scanner is one of the latest advances in digital dentistry that allows us to provide innovative digital dentistry which incorporates the use of computer-aided design and computer aided
Many patients are concerned about the safety of dental x-rays. Dental x-rays (radiographs) are an essential part of dental examinations and treatment.
Behind the mask there is a smile waiting to greet you! Are you feeling like your teeth are stained or looking more yellow? Here at Metropolitan Dental Care we provide patients who would like to whiten their teeth with the following
Many patients have wondered whether they should continue routine dental care amidst a global pandemic of an airborne virus. This is a legitimate concern given that the dental office is one of the few places where you are required to remove your face mask.
As vaccine rollout continues throughout NYC with almost six million doses being administered in NYC facilities patients are returning to the city for dental and medical appointments.
If you can’t remember the last time you replaced the toothbrush head on your electronic toothbrush then it's probably time to replace it.
Some maintain an age-old tradition of placing a baby tooth under your pillow, where the tooth fairy will come and replace it with a gift.
The ever-evolving COVID-19 pandemic, that has impacted billions of lives around the world, has left patients with many questions.
While our smiles are hidden by the mask, why not realign and straighten to the smile you've always wanted!
There are approximately 35 million people in the United States that do not have any teeth.* Approximately 178 million adults are missing at least one tooth due to either periodontal disease (gum inflammation and bone loss) or caries (cavities).*
Every November as we raise awareness in the importance of men's health issues related to prostate cancer, testicular cancer and men's suicide, it is important to pause and recognize the overall importance of the health of the body.
Times are changing and lifes getting stressful, throughout COVID we have seen many fractured teeth emergencies. Some emergencies have been due to patients who clench and grind their teeth. The additional pressure from patients environments are resulting in
Staining can be a result of environmental, pharmacological medicines, or be genetic nature. Majority of surface stains on our teeth are caused by common foods and drinks that are a part of our regular diets.
The average pH of our saliva is 6.7 pH is a measure of the acidity or alkalinity of a solution on a logarithmic scale. The range is 0-14 and 7 is neutral. Greater than seven is a basic solution and less than seven is an acidic solution.
With Halloween just less than two weeks away - be weary of those sugary snacks and treats. Many look forward to the sweets and treats of Halloween. But how do these sweets affect your dental health?
A child’s first tooth typically erupts between five to eight months. It is usually the child’s bottom front teeth. Second to follow are the child’s top front teeth. Teeth will erupt in a symmetrical fashion and typically by 3 years old a child has all 20 o
“Close to 53,000 Americans will be diagnosed with oral or oropharyngeal cancer this year. It will cause over 9,750 deaths, killing roughly 1 person per hour, 24 hours per day. Of those 53,000 newly diagnosed individuals, only slightly more than half will b
Summertime after the fourth of July goes by in a blink and before most know it – it’s time for Back to School. As you and your child prepare with new backpacks, new learning materials, it’s also a great time to bring your child to the dentist. Schedules...
At the start of every dental visit your provider will review your medical history and medications. One of the most common chronic diseases in patients is Diabetes. “10.5% of the U.S. Population has diabetes.”*
One of the most common dental concerns we hear from patients is “my gums bleed when I brush.” According to the CDC, around 47% of adults over age 30 have some form of periodontal disease.
With the new year upon us, the internet and social media are buzzing with wellness trends guaranteed to make 2020 your healthiest year yet.
At your recall appointments, I am sure your dentist asks about brushing and flossing. How many times per day do you brush? How often are you flossing? While these are the workhorses for maintaining your oral hygiene, there are a myriad of other tools you c
When you walk into any pharmacy, the sheer volume of toothbrushes, toothpastes, and other oral care products can be overwhelming. What type of toothbrush should you be using and how? In this blog post, we’ll tackle all of your questions about brushing.
Knocking out a tooth, otherwise known as avulsion, can be a scary thing! Avulsion accounts for 0.3-5% of all dental injuries. This is one of the most serious dental injuries and many studies have shown that the first few mi
You’ve had a root canal on one of your front teeth and now you’ve noticed the tooth is turning gray. Now what? Sometimes changing the temporary filling in the back with a permanent white filling is enough to eliminate this graying. If not, internal bleachi
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Fluoride prevents dental caries by inhibiting demineralization of enamel and encouraging remineralization of demineralized enamel.
