A few months ago, the New York Times published an article connecting an increase in dental patients’ migraines, jaw pain, and tooth sensitivity to the coronavirus shutdown of 2020. The report also indicated that dentists have seen a rise in tooth fractures and bruxism and believe these instances may stem from stress related to the…Read the full article
Here is some great news- For those of you that floss with traditional floss-keep going. For those who cannot or won’t, let me suggest some newer and easier choices to consider (and why): To achieve and maintain complete dental health it is important to find a way to clean BETWEEN your teeth. It is healthier…Read the full article
We’ve been staying home and staying safe for months, now. Since the first stay-home-stay-safe orders, experts say that the use of social media has increased by 61%. Social media offers the opportunity to connect more easily with loved ones. It also presents advertisers with more opportunities to reach prospective customers. Of the online advertisements that…Read the full article
For many people, the idea of going to the dentist sends their heart rate through the roof. If you can relate to this, choosing to see a sedation dentist can be the best thing you do for your oral health. Historically, dentists didn’t know much about dental phobias. Fortunately, now we do. The more we…Read the full article
In our NYC sedation dentistry office, we focus on the entire spectrum of a healthy smile. In addition to providing exceptional care to patients who struggle with dental anxiety, we also offer services that enhance the appearance and overall health of the smile. Invisalign is one such treatment. Often, when people talk about seeking Invisalign or other…Read the full article
We’ve all heard for most of our lives that we have to take good care of our teeth. When we do, we avoid problems like bad breath, cavities, and gum disease. In recent years, studies have revealed that taking good care of our teeth can do a lot to help reduce risks for various systemic…Read the full article
Often, when teeth need to be repaired, it takes two dental appointments to complete the process. During the first, teeth are prepared and impressions are made. Then, the model of teeth is sent to a dental lab in which an inlay, onlay, crown, or other restoration is made. This system can feel inconvenient during normal…Read the full article
We’ve faced some harrowing months in our city, but our resilience is seeing us through. Since early Spring, we’ve seen cities close, open, and close again. The uncertainty has led many people to question the safety of seeing their dentist for regularly-scheduled appointments. Even now that medical and dental care facilities are resuming non-urgent services,…Read the full article
Dr. Siegelman recently wrote an article in BottomLine about cavities in adults and ways to prevent them. Click the link below to learn more! Read The Article
Statistics from the National Center for PTSD indicate that approximately 4% of men and 10% of women in our country struggle with some degree of post-traumatic stress disorder. The causes of PTSD are many, and the implications of this condition are too numerous to count. It is our goal not to understand the wider details…Read the full article
