Say Goodbye to White Spots — No Drilling & No Pain!
by | August 8th, 2019
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. Fortunately, thanks to new high-tech treatments, getting the smile of your…
My Thoughts On Invisalign & DIY Clear Braces
by | May 16th, 2019
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 a child, as did many of my friends…
CBD & Dentistry: The Facts You Need To Know
by | April 10th, 2019
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 a slew of other health issues. I’m happy that dentistry has become a huge part…
Airway Problems? Your Dentist Can Help!
by | February 12th, 2019
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 my career and so decided to dive in to…
Meet Inna Chern
by | January 9th, 2019
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 grew…
Are You Grinding Your Teeth? It Might Be Doing More Damage Than You Think…
by | November 30th, 2018
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 problems. At New York General Dentistry, my patients range in age from…
