Diabetes is a disease that affects the health of the entire body, including, of course, your mouth, gums, and teeth. We are trained to look for issues that might arise
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Diabetes and Dental Care
updated: Jan. 07, 2025
Diabetes is a disease that affects the health of the entire body, including, of course, your mouth, gums, and teeth. We are trained to look for issues that might arise
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It's a Wrap: Ending the year with a smile!
updated: Dec. 31, 2024
People have been ushering in the New Year for centuries but it became an official holiday in 1582 when Pope George XIII declared January 1st to be the day on
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Common Emergency Care Visits: Toothaches or abscesses
updated: Dec. 24, 2024
Dental problems do not always wait for normal office hours. Broken fillings or damaged teeth are common reasons for emergency treatment. Toothaches and abscesses can also require prompt attention. the
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Tooth Sensitivity
updated: Dec. 17, 2024
Most of us know that unpleasant feeling. You’re happily enjoying an icy milkshake with lunch or having a piping hot cappuccino break, and suddenly an innocent binge turns to cringe—your
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Can my child really avoid tooth decay?
updated: Dec. 10, 2024
Great question! Yes, in fact, tooth decay is preventable! Decay, which is caused by sugars left in your child’s mouth, can turn into an acid, which in turn can break
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Thumb Sucking
updated: Dec. 03, 2024
Learning to suck their thumbs is one of the first physical skills babies acquire. In fact, ultrasound images have revealed babies sucking their thumbs in the womb! Babies have a
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What kind of toothbrush and toothpaste should my child use?
updated: Nov. 26, 2024
the doctor and our team know that as a parent, you want your child to be as healthy as possible. By now, you probably know that your son or daughter’s
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Plaque Attack? Let’s Fight Back!
updated: Nov. 19, 2024
Plaque is a sticky subject! It sticks to the enamel of our teeth above and below the gum line, and it collects around fillings, braces, and other dental work. Plaque
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When to Begin Dental Care for Your Baby
updated: Nov. 12, 2024
Children’s oral health differs from the needs of adults in many ways. It’s vital for you to understand what your child needs to keep his or her teeth healthy. the
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Cold Comfort
updated: Nov. 05, 2024
The sounds of the season are filling the air—falling leaves rustling along the sidewalk, football cheers, holiday greetings—and the coughs and sneezes of your fellow sufferers. Yes, it’s cold and
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Alleviate Tooth Sensitivity
updated: Oct. 29, 2024
If a sip of ice water, spoonful of ice cream, or piping hot latte is enough to send shivers up your spine from tooth sensitivity, be assured you are not
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When to Replace Fillings
updated: Oct. 22, 2024
A dental filling replaces and restores the health of a tooth that has been damaged. Often, the need for a filling results from a cavity due to a large amount
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The Best Snacks for a Healthy Smile
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?
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?
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?
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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