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The Best Snacks for a Healthy Smile
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Oct. 15, 2024
One of the most frequent questions that the doctor and our team hear is about what kinds of snacks are best for a child’s dental health. Sugary snacks are inevitable
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How many times a day should I floss?
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Oct. 08, 2024
Flossing is one of the most important parts of your oral care routine. Many patients know they need to do it but find it difficult to fit into their busy
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What's on your fall reading list?
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Oct. 01, 2024
How better to spend the fall months than inside by the fireplace with a warm cup of cider and a book in hand? the doctor and our team at Nanuet
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What is gingivitis, and how can I treat it?
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Sep. 24, 2024
Gingivitis is an early stage of gum disease that results when bacteria in your mouth cause inflammation in your gums. This is a common condition, and you can treat it
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Flossing Fact or Flossing Fiction?
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Sep. 17, 2024
Somewhere in a bathroom drawer or medicine cabinet, we all have one—that little plastic dental floss dispenser. And whether you use your floss every day (yay!), or have completely forgotten
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Tooth Worms? The History of Cavities and Tooth Fillings
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Sep. 10, 2024
Scientists have discovered tooth decay in specimens that are more than 15,000 years old. The ancients once thought that cavities were caused by something called “tooth worms” … Eew! They
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Back to School? Remember Your Dental Homework!
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Sep. 03, 2024
It’s a busy time of year. Book lists! Supplies! New clothes! (How did they outgrow those shoes already?) And while you’re preparing your family’s list of back-to-school necessities, here are
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Is it possible to over brush?
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Aug. 27, 2024
Our team at Nanuet Family Dentistry will tell you brushing on a regular basis is critical for a healthy mouth, but you can definitely overdo a good thing. Known as
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Oral-Systemic Health
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Aug. 20, 2024
Oral-systemic health is the idea that oral health is a critical and interconnected component to a patient’s overall health and well-being. Studies show that people who have poor oral health
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Can’t Take Another Bite?
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Aug. 13, 2024
We’re not talking post-holiday “I can’t eat another bite” discomfort. No, we’re here to talk about the discomfort caused by bite pain.
Usually, our teeth and jaws work so harmoniously that
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How Sedation Dentistry Can Help You Overcome Dental Anxiety
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Aug. 06, 2024
Sometimes people feel a tiny bit nervous when they sit in the dental chair. And sometimes it’s more than a tiny bit. If your anxiety over visiting the office leads
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Oral Cancer
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Jul. 30, 2024
the doctor and our team want you to have the healthiest possible smile in the healthiest possible body. Oral cancer can affect the mouth, tongue, throat and jaw. Early detection
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Heart Disease and Oral Health
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Jul. 23, 2024
Is there a link between oral health and heart health? This is a question that has been receiving a lot of attention in recent studies. While as yet there is
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Are baby teeth really that important?
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Jul. 16, 2024
Your infant’s first teeth will begin to appear around six to 12 months of age. You might wonder how important these primary teeth really are. After all, baby teeth are
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Just What Is Plaque?
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Jul. 09, 2024
From the time you were small, you’ve been warned about the dangers of plaque. Why? Because:
It’s an unappealing film that sticks to your teeth
It causes cavities
It causes gum disease
And really,
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Teeth Whitening For a Bright Summer
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Jul. 02, 2024
Summer brings sunshine and warm weather, and many of our patients begin thinking about brightening their smiles this time of year. A whiter smile is one just one visit away
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