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 […]
PTSD Does Not Have to be a Barrier to Good Oral Health and Dental Care Read More »
As a premier sedation dentist in NYC, Dr. Siegelman is familiar with the various reasons why patients do not see the dentist. In addition to dental anxiety, a strong gag reflex is a factor that can make many people understandably apprehensive. However, avoiding the dentist is not a viable solution. Avoiding dental care to prevent
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Dental restorations are sometimes a necessity. When a tooth has been damaged, sometimes a filling may not provide sufficient remodeling for long-term stability. To prevent further injury to the tooth, the patient may need an inlay, onlay, or crown. Historically, these restorations had to be made in a dental lab. With the development of CAD/CAM
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The holidays are approaching, which brings most of us to a place of considering what gifts we might give. This naturally causes us to think of the gifts we may like to receive. There’s nothing like the gift of a healthy, attractive smile and now there are ultra-easy ways to get (or give) that gift.
Why Smile Direct Club is Not the Gift Your Smile Needs Read More »
We all want to enjoy a bright, radiant smile. We understand and we greatly enjoy helping our NYC patients get their best smile using professional teeth whitening treatment. While advantageous and very convenient, teeth whitening is only one way to foster a brighter smile. Here, we want to discuss both what can stain teeth and
Want a Brighter Smile? Eat This, Not That (and Also, See Your Dentist)! Read More »
The gag reflex is the body’s natural defense mechanism that keeps foreign objects out of your upper respiratory tract. When the body senses something other than air headed down the larynx, pharynx, or trachea, the muscles in the area spasm and contract. Dental impression trays, especially with the impression material, and the x-ray process can
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Over the past several years, we’ve seen a significant shift in the approach to misaligned teeth. Rather than affixing metal brackets and archwires on every smile, dentists are now able to provide their patients with custom treatment that utilizes nearly invisible aligners. You may have heard of Invisalign and its many benefits. Most people that
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Dr. Siegelman contributed to an article on Bottom Line Inc. about painful dental cleanings. He discusses different options for addressing pain, as well as steps that can be taken before, during and after your appointment to feel more comfortable and at ease. Read the Article If you are in need of a dental cleaning, but
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There are a few ways in which gum conditions are described. Terms like gum disease, gingivitis, and periodontitis are often considered one and the same. By the sounds of it, they may seem interchangeable. They’re not. Each term describes an oral infection that has affected the soft tissue around teeth. It helps to know the
Gingivitis and Periodontitis: One and The Same? Read More »
Historically, gum recession has been associated with gum disease, a progressive infection that affects the soft tissue around teeth. A receding gum line may occur around one tooth or several and, according to research, could relate to several factors besides infection. Some of the reasons that the gums may recede include: Bruxism, the clenching and
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