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What Are Deep Cleanings
Has your dentist recommended a deep cleaning? What exactly is the difference between a routine dental cleaning and a deep cleaning? You probably get your routine dental cleaning two or three times a year.
Jun 14th, 2022

The Importance of SPF
As summer approaches a lot of us will be spending more time outside in the sun.
May 16th, 2022

How to care for your Night Guard
So you just got your first nightguard, how do you keep it clean? There are a couple of things to know about proper home care for a night guard
Apr 25th, 2022

Spring Cleaning Tips
Spring is here! Here are some reminders to make sure you are up to date with all your dental needs!
Apr 4th, 2022

Cosmetic Bonding
Advancements in modern dentistry have made it possible to improve smiles with minimally invasive techniques. 
Mar 9th, 2022

Antibiotics and Dentistry
Antibiotics are frequently prescribed in the dental and medical world but what exactly do antibiotics do? Antibiotics kill bacteria that cause infections and have been critical in fighting many serious diseases. Learn More...
Feb 18th, 2022

Five Tips for Managing Sensitivity
Most of us have experienced sensitive teeth at some point or another. Sometimes this happens while eating or drinking and then goes away. Sometimes this even happens spontaneously.
Feb 7th, 2022

Holiday Healthy Teeth Tips Part II
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.
Dec 23rd, 2021

Holiday Healthy Teeth Tips!
The Holidays can be a crazy time. Even with a busy schedule, make sure that you are brushing your teeth!
Nov 29th, 2021

Tips for proper brushing
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!
Sep 27th, 2021

Is it a sinus problem or a toothache?
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.
Sep 7th, 2021

Managing Dry Mouth
Xerostomia is the subjective sensation of dryness in the mouth. Over 22% of the global population is affected by dry mouth.
Aug 23rd, 2021

How often should I see the dentist?
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!
Aug 16th, 2021

Your Pharmacy Dental Aisle Demystified
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.
Aug 9th, 2021

White Spots
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...
Aug 2nd, 2021

Clenching
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
Jul 26th, 2021

My Dentist Recommended an Onlay. What is That?
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.
Jul 8th, 2021

June is Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month

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
Jun 8th, 2021

Digital Dentistry
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
May 24th, 2021

Whitening Your Smile
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
May 11th, 2021

Is it Safe to Visit the Dentist During the COVID-19 Pandemic?
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.
May 6th, 2021

Visiting the Dentist
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.
Apr 29th, 2021

The Legend of the Tooth Fairy

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.
Mar 2nd, 2021

Invisalign
While our smiles are hidden by the mask, why not realign and straighten to the smile you've always wanted!
Dec 2nd, 2020

Implants, Dentures, and Bridges at Metropolitan Dental Care
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).*
Nov 30th, 2020

Men's Health
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.
Nov 24th, 2020

Occlusal Guards ...Do I really need one?
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
Nov 7th, 2020

At Home Whitening Trays vs. Zoom Whitening
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.
Oct 28th, 2020

The Paramount Importance of pH

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.
Oct 20th, 2020

Sugary Snacks...Beware!

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?
Oct 15th, 2020

Little Teeth, Big Smiles – Pediatric Dentistry

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
Sep 30th, 2020

Oral Cancer Screening
“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
Sep 8th, 2020

Back to School Dental Check-ups – Pediatric Dentistry
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...
Aug 12th, 2020

Diabetes & Dentistry
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.”*
Jul 31st, 2020

Bleeding Gums
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.
Mar 5th, 2020

Wellness Trends and Your Teeth

With the new year upon us, the internet and social media are buzzing with wellness trends guaranteed to make 2020 your healthiest year yet.
Jan 21st, 2020

Adjuncts to Brushing and Flossing
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
Dec 30th, 2019

A Brush-Up on Brushing
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.
Dec 16th, 2019

The Knocked Out (Avulsed) Tooth
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
Dec 9th, 2019

Internal Bleaching
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
Nov 25th, 2019

Fluoride Treatment
Fluoride prevents dental caries by inhibiting demineralization of enamel and encouraging remineralization of demineralized enamel.
Aug 25th, 2020
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