Our dentists, Dr. Askowitz and Dr. Paralta, strongly encourage you to clean and care for your smile regularly, even when you’re sick. Whether you believe it or not, your smile can be affected while you’re ill, which could lead to one or more dental problems. You don’t want to worry... Read more » In order to have the best possible smile, it is important to always practice optimum oral health care. Oral health care treatments and prevention can make sure your smile has a chance to shine for many decades to come. Not only do you need to make sure that your smile... Read more » If you’re curious to know how to clean your dental implant, then you have come to the right blog. Today, our dentist, Dr. Peter Gangi, is happy to tell you all about how to clean and care for your dental implant so it can replace your missing teeth for many... Read more » Although you have been brushing your teeth for years, probably with different types of toothpaste, you may not know the history of it and how it’s evolved over the years. Today’s blog showcases the history of toothpaste, so please read further. Toothpaste goes back to Egyptian times, about 5000 B.C.... Read more » Facial pain can show up for a variety of reasons, and today we are going to review three of them which you don't want to ignore. You can have facial pain on one side or but still be so intense that you seek pain relief. Facial pain can crop up... Read more » Root canal treatment is a great way to save teeth that can’t be repaired with a dental filling, dental crown, or other dental restoration. It’s typically the last treatment option before tooth extraction, and it can restore your tooth’s health, strength, and function. Why would I need a root canal?... Read more » Have you been taking good care of your dentures? Do you make sure to store them properly each and every night, as well as practice safe and effective damage prevention plans to ensure they don't end up broken? For a refresher course of helpful tips, see below: - If your... Read more » Although brushing and flossing are highly effective for maintaining your oral health, you may need some help to whiten your smile. You might consider trying teeth whiteners, which will attack deep stains and discolorations in your teeth. For a high-quality tooth whitening treatment, you should visit your dentist. In under... Read more » Do you floss every day (great job!) but still find that you are not cleaning between your teeth as well as possible? Get the most out of your dental flossing by upgrading your techniques, upgrading your floss, and spending a little more time to perfect your flossing habits. Here are... Read more » We know that sugars in foods and drinks can be converted into acids that damage tooth enamel. But can substances with low pH can have the same damaging effect on your teeth? The answer is, yes! Acidic foods can damage your teeth. The best method to lower your risk for... Read more » 
