Undergoing a smile makeover is not a decision anyone makes lightly. Anything that changes your appearance requires important consideration and research. Cosmetic dentistry can make drastic and wonderful changes to your face and smile. Here are some important questions you should ask your dentist if you are considering a smile makeover. What are the Different…
For the last eighteen months, many Americans have missed their routine dental checkups because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Some may have forgotten what these entail and why they are so important! Looking at the Procedures in a Standard Dental Checkup While it may vary from dentist to dentist, here’s a refresher of some of…
If you suffer from frequent canker sores, you understand the need to get on top of them, reducing their frequency and managing the pain when they do occur. What are Canker Sores? “Canker sore” is the layman’s term for an aphthous ulcer. These painful sores occur on the soft tissues in the mouth, causing an…
Bleeding gums can be scary. It is not normal for any part of the body to bleed without any noticeable injury. Bleeding gums is a common problem faced by many people, especially those who have avoided going to the dentist throughout the current COVID-19 pandemic. In this article, we will explain the various causes of…
The short answer is “yes,” but the long answer is a bit more complicated. Strokes affect almost 800,000 people every year in the United States. Someone has a stroke every 40 seconds, and someone dies from a stroke every four minutes. These stroke statistics should scare us! Scientific research has found a connection between poor…
When you have a baby, you have a lot of things to do to keep the child healthy. When it comes to children’s dental problems, we have found that the great majority of parents simply did not know how to keep their baby’s teeth healthy. We hope to remedy that by providing you with some…
No one wants to have bad breath. It is an embarrassing problem that can affect your work life and personal relationships. It isn’t just an embarrassing problem, though. It could indicate an underlying serious health problem. What Causes Halitosis? Halitosis is the scientific term for chronic, severe bad breath. The underlying cause is typically bacterial…
We all want fresh breath, and now we have a specific day to celebrate it. National Fresh Breath Day is August 6, and we are happy to give you five suggested ways to celebrate. Not only will these ideas help you freshen your breath; they will also improve your dental health! 1. Brush Up on…
Having a tooth knocked out is a traumatic injury! Did you know that your dentist can actually put the tooth back into its place? The most important factor in the success of re-implanting a knocked out tooth is your ability to act quickly. By knowing what to do if you or a loved one suffer…
In a recent interview, Dr. Shalom Mintz of Rockland Dental Specialists answered questions about the LANAP procedure and the Periolase (the specific laser used to perform the procedure). In it, Dr. Mintz shares why he believes so strongly in the LANAP procedure and its ability to provide the best periodontal outcomes for his patients. One…