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Say Goodbye to White Spots — No Drilling & No Pain!
Many people suffer from pesky white spots on their teeth. It’s common and it’s nothing to worry about. But it can make you feel self-conscious about your smile and appearance. As a dentist, (and a person!) I think everyone should pursue a beautiful smile....
read moreMy Thoughts On Invisalign & DIY Clear Braces
We put a premium on the value of a beautiful smile. While beauty is in the eye of the beholder, everyone definitely wants teeth that are perfectly straight! Straight teeth are a HUGE request in dental offices across the United States. Personally, I had metal braces as...
read moreCBD & Dentistry: The Facts You Need To Know
The evolution of oral health as a function of systemic health has bought dentistry into the forefront of integrative medicine. Issues with tooth alignment and oral cavity size/shape and oral inflammation have links to sleep apnea, diabetes, cardiovascular issues, and...
read moreAirway Problems? Your Dentist Can Help!
In the past year, I have embarked on an amazing journey to expand my dental knowledge in the direction of preventive and educational dentistry. Two years ago, I left my part-time position in academics to focus on private practice. But I missed the teaching aspect of...
read moreMeet Inna Chern
In today’s blog post you’ll learn more about Dr. Inna Chern and her approach to your care at New York General Dentistry...Where are you from and how did you become a dentist?I’m proud to say that I was lucky enough to hail from the best city in the world, New York. I...
read moreAre You Grinding Your Teeth? It Might Be Doing More Damage Than You Think…
Recently, I’ve noticed something at my practice. There’s a growing number of patients who come in for routine care and complain of TMJ related problems like tooth grinding (bruxism) and clenching. Even more surprising is that patients of all ages are suffering these...
read moreA Great Alternative to Flippers During Implant Treatment
Implants are becoming more and more common these days and patients are using them routinely to replace missing teeth both in the back and front of the mouth. The standard of making temporaries for this area has been a flipper which is an appliance that comes in and...
read moreClear Braces and Bisphosphonates
Several years ago it was found that Bisphosphonates had a major impact on the mouth specifically to the bone around the teeth and making up the jaw. They are commonly prescribed for osteoporosis. Patients were warned to tell their dental provider of their use because...
read moreA Drill-Free Approach to Getting Rid of White Spots in Teeth
I've had countless patients come in complaining of white spots on their teeth especially after removal of braces. Unfortunately, I didn't have a great alternative for the their removal without drilling and tooth structure removal. I tried a few products and finally...
read moreBleaching Do’s!!!!
Almost daily, I am asked about teeth bleaching and the potential damage to enamel which is a myth that continues to haunt our profession. I bleach my teeth professionally and would never recommend a product that I never tried on my own teeth. Over using a bleaching...
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