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Are thumb sucking and pacifier habits harmful for a child’s teeth?
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Mar. 28, 2023
Depending on how long the thumb sucking or constant pacifier use continues, and how aggressively the child sucks a thumb or the pacifier, it can indeed be an oral health
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Telltale Signs that Your Tooth has a Cavity
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Mar. 21, 2023
the doctor and our team at Nanuet Family Dentistry frequently get questions about cavity causes and prevention. You brush twice a day and floss regularly. You rinse with mouthwash, just
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St. Patrick's Day
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Mar. 14, 2023
On March 17, everyone has a little Irish in them. St. Patrick’s Day is a joyous celebration of Irish heritage. The holiday originated as a commemoration of Saint Patrick, who
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Are your teeth ready for the big day?
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Mar. 07, 2023
Capturing the Moment
At Nanuet Family Dentistry we know that just about anyone who has taken on the challenge of planning her own wedding could tell you how important the little
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Broken Tooth: Is It an emergency or not?
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Feb. 28, 2023
Have you ever had that sinking feeling after biting into something soft and chewy and feeling something hard and crunchy instead? You’ve chipped or broken a tooth, but what should
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Adult Mouthguards
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Feb. 21, 2023
You make sure your daughter wears her mouthguard to every soccer practice. Your son doesn’t step on the basketball court without his. Why not protect your smile as well?
Athletes of
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The Start of Valentine’s Day
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Feb. 14, 2023
Valentine’s Day, also known as Saint Valentine’s Day, has been said to originate with a Catholic priest named Valentine several thousand year ago. Valentine defied the emperor at the time
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Why You Should Avoid Energy and Sports Drinks
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Feb. 07, 2023
In a world where everything moves so quickly and teens and young adults find themselves pulling “all-nighters” or working long hours, energy drinks have grabbed the spotlight. You’ll have one
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Diet and Dental Health: What to eat and what to avoid
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Jan. 31, 2023
You are probably aware that guzzling soda and drinking those sugary Starbucks Frappuccinos aren’t particularly good for your dental health. But how much thought do you give to the effects
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How Often Should You Have Your Teeth Cleaned?
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Jan. 24, 2023
That’s a good question! But first, we’re going to do that roundabout thing where we consider other questions before circling back to our original topic. Trust us, we’ll get there!
Why
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My mouth is dry. What can I do?
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Jan. 17, 2023
Nobody likes a dry mouth. It is an uncomfortable and sometimes oddly unexplainable sensation that most people like to avoid. It is not a condition that automatically sends you into
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What to Do for Your Loose Tooth
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Jan. 10, 2023
One of the first exciting childhood experiences we outgrow is the excitement of discovering a loose tooth. Sadly, there’s no adult Tooth Fairy waiting to exchange a gift for a
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Going Green for the New Year
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Jan. 03, 2023
Does your list of New Year’s resolutions for the coming months include reducing your ecological footprint? If so, let’s ring in the year with some basic—and some innovative—dental ideas to
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Smile, the New Year is Almost Here!
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Dec. 27, 2022
We’ve been celebrating the new year for a really, really long time. It goes way back, but it started formally in 1582, when Pope George XIII made January 1st the
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Breaking Bad Oral Habits
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Dec. 20, 2022
The effects of bad oral habits are something our team sees all too often. You might have bad oral habits that stem from childhood, possibly because your parents did not
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Is periodontal disease genetic?
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Dec. 13, 2022
One of the most enjoyable parts of looking at family pictures is finding resemblances. You have your father’s brown eyes and your grandmother’s curly hair. You’ve got your aunt’s basketball
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