Brushing our teeth is something most of us have done daily since childhood. But just because it’s a routine part of our day doesn’t mean we’re all doing it correctly. Proper brushing technique is essential, …
A Complete Guide to Flossing Teeth
While our practice focuses on oral and maxillofacial surgery, we emphasize the importance of prevention. Researchers strongly link oral health care to overall wellness, helping reduce the risk of chronic problems like diabetes, heart disease, …
Can I Drive After Getting a Tooth Extraction?
A tooth extraction is a routine dental procedure performed by an oral surgeon. The procedure safely removes a damaged tooth to improve a patient’s oral health. Whether you can drive after getting a tooth extraction …
How Do I Get Pain Relief For My TMJ?
For many patients, TMJ disorders can be a significant source of stress. TMJ stands for the temporomandibular joints connecting the lower jaw and skull. TMJ can cause painful symptoms in the jaw, face, and ears …
3 Key Benefits of an Electric Toothbrush
Electric toothbrushes make home oral care highly efficient. Since they add vibrating or rotating motion, they can sweep away more plaque and food debris in each brushing session. This blog will explain the three top …
How Much Do Dental Implants Cost on the Upper West Side?
Dental implants are today’s best option for replacing damaged or missing teeth. Since they replace the entire tooth from the root to the crown, they are aesthetically pleasing and protect oral health. Single-tooth dental implants …
How Do You Stop Grinding Teeth?
Teeth grinding or bruxism may seem harmless but can cause significant damage. Patients who habitually grind their teeth may experience jaw soreness, muscle tension, and damage to the enamel and existing restorations. They may also …
Can TMJ Be Cured?
TMJ, or temporomandibular joint disorder, can cause painful symptoms that interfere with a patient’s ability to chew, speak, eat, and relax. Many patients who suffer from TMJ symptoms want to know whether the condition is …
Do I Have TMJ? Common Signs & Symptoms
TMJ, or temporomandibular joint syndrome, can result in pain that interferes with patients’ quality of life. Jaw and facial pain are common signs of this disorder. However, some TMJ symptoms may be harder to pinpoint, …
The 4 Benefits of Dental Implants
Dental implants are well-known as today’s premier replacements for missing or damaged teeth. Since dental implants replace the crown and root system, they preserve oral health and provide long-lasting wear. Implants have restorative and cosmetic …
What Are Common Symptoms of TMJ?
TMJ is the abbreviation for the temporomandibular joint, the place where the lower jaw connects to the skull. Problems can occur with this joint that are referred to as TMJ disorder. It is a common …
How Do Dental Implants Work?
Are you missing a tooth? If so, ask your dentist whether you may be a candidate for dental implants. A dental implant is a false tooth that mimics both the appearance and function of a …
Christmas at Rockefeller Center
The holidays are upon us — a time to celebrate with cheer, joy, and all good things. For those in and around NYC, it signals that it is time for the lighting of the tree. …
Advice on Finding a Good Dentist Near You: What to Look For
Finding a great new dentist for your family can be overwhelming. Dentists in major metropolitan areas like New York City are plentiful, and it can be challenging to distinguish between them. Step 1: Recommendations From …
What is the Cost of Wisdom Teeth Removal in NYC?
The tooth extraction cost for wisdom teeth removal in NYC follows a range depending on how many teeth need extraction and whether these teeth are impacted. The tooth extraction costs are about $800 to $1,100 …
What Causes Sleep Apnea?
Sleep apnea is a common, potentially hazardous chronic condition where breathing stops and starts in cycles during sleep. Sleep apnea causes an oxygen deficiency in the brain and body that can lead to health problems. …
Can You Prevent Cleft Lip in Babies?
A cleft lip is a congenital disability that occurs when a child’s lip forms differently during pregnancy. It is also known as an orofacial cleft. While cleft lip may not always be preventable, there are …
What Are Dental Implants?
Dental implants are surgically implanted devices that replace the crown and root of a natural tooth. Dental professionals consider them the premier replacements for missing or damaged teeth. Types of Dental Implants Single-tooth: These implants …
What Are The Causes of TMJ?
TMJ, or temporomandibular joint syndrome, is a painful yet common condition affecting many oral surgery patients. The exact source of TMJ pain may be difficult to pinpoint, but some possible causes include jaw injury, arthritis, …
How Much Does a Sinus Lift Cost on the Upper West Side?
If you are considering having a sinus lift procedure done, it is crucial that you understand all associated costs. A sinus lift is a surgical procedure in which bone is added to the upper jaw …
What Causes Cleft Lip in Babies?
Cleft lip is a congenital disorder affecting newborns’ facial structure arising from incomplete fusion of upper lip and palate tissues during fetal development. Complications such as feeding difficulty or speech impairment arise from this condition …
Will Dental Implants Change Your Smile?
If you have one or more missing or damaged teeth, you know how they can affect your appearance and self-esteem. You may not feel like showing your teeth as you smile when you are in …
How Can You Stop Snoring?
Do you often wake up feeling tired and groggy despite getting a full night’s sleep? Does your partner complain about your loud snoring disrupting their slumber? If so, you’re not alone. Snoring affects millions of …
How to Reduce Swelling From Face Injury
If you suffer an injury to the face, swelling is often a side effect. Whether the injury is to the mouth, jaw, nose, cheek, forehead, eye, or other area, there are ways to reduce the …
How Long Do Dental Implants Last?
Dental implants are long-lasting teeth replacements. They combine an attractive appearance with structural strength. They should last at least 25 years, but the implant screw can last a lifetime with proper care. The crown atop …
8 Signs that You May Have TMJ
TMJ disorder is a condition affecting the jaw. TMJ is short for temporomandibular joint, the place where your lower jaw connects to your skull. You have two of these joints, one on each side of …
7 Signs That Your Wisdom Teeth are Coming In
If you have pain at the back of your jaw behind your second molars, your wisdom teeth could be coming in. Most patients do not have enough room in their mouths for the wisdom teeth …
The Best Ways to Treat Sleep Apnea
Sleep apnea is one of the most common sleep disorders. It is characterized by snoring and interrupted breathing while sleeping. People who suffer from sleep apnea don’t get quality sleep at night, leading to fatigue …
Can You Permanently Cure TMJ Pain?
TMJ pain mostly occurs in the jaw. The temporomandibular joints, TMJ for short, are the two joints on each side of the head where the lower jaw connects to the skull. TMJ disorder occurs when …
What Age Do Wisdom Teeth Come In?
The third molars, more commonly known as wisdom teeth, are the last teeth to develop. The majority of people will need to have their wisdom teeth removed to avoid dental and orthodontic problems. If you’re …
Best Foods to Eat After Wisdom Teeth Removal
Somewhere in the late teens to mid-20s, wisdom teeth begin to appear. In certain situations, such as if they are impacted or there is not enough space for them, your dentist may recommend that you …
What Causes Snoring?
If you have a snoring issue, you may have gotten complaints from your partner. If your snoring is disturbing others, you may worry enough to seek treatment. Snoring is a common problem and sometimes only …
What Are The Symptoms of TMJ Disorders?
TMJ disorder is a common condition affecting the temporomandibular joint where your lower jaw attaches to your skull. It is mainly characterized by pain and limited movement of the jaw, among other symptoms. If you …
What is a Sinus Lift?
Sinus lifts are a supplemental procedure that may be used to prepare your jaw for dental implants. They can successfully address lack of bone density in the upper jaw. Why Are Sinus Lifts Needed? Sinus …
What Happens if TMJ is Left Untreated?
Have you experienced jaw pain, or are you having any difficulties opening and closing your mouth? Are you feeling any pain from your jaw, mouth, teeth, face, or shoulders? If you answered yes to any …
What Is Bone Grafting?
Although bone grafting is used for a number of reasons, the most common is to prepare the upper or lower jaw for dental implant placement. If you’re getting dental implants and you’ve been told that …
How Much Does Wisdom Teeth Removal Cost on the Upper West Side?
Having your wisdom teeth removed is sort of a right of passage. Not everyone needs to have theirs removed, but many people do. Wisdom teeth usually come in or start to cause problems in young …
How to Find the Best Dental Implant Specialist Near You
There are a number of dental implant specialists on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. In fact, the UWS is home to some of the leading implant dentists in New York City, including our very …