Capturing the Moment At Grand Smile Dental, we know that just about anyone who has taken on the challenge of planning her own wedding could tell you how important the little details can be. Things like having complementary colors, the right location, show-stopping flowers, and delicious food are all a big part of planning yourContinue reading “Are your teeth ready for the big day?”
Brushing your teeth twice a day with fluoride toothpaste that has the American Dental Association seal of approval can help prevent tooth decay and relieve other conditions, such as bad breath, sensitive teeth, and gingivitis. Beyond these health effects, another motivation for frequently brushing your teeth with high-quality toothpaste is to keep your teeth white.Continue reading “How does whitening toothpaste work and how effective it is at whitening teeth?”
Dental insurance can be a great addition to your health care plan, but the way benefits are calculated can also make it a confusing one. If you have dental insurance, you might be wondering how you can make the most of your benefits. Let’s look at some of the important things to remember about takingContinue reading “Dental Insurance Benefits”
Valentine’s Day is the holiday to celebrate all the treasured relationships in your life. It’s a time to honor love in all shapes and forms with cards, social gatherings, and sometimes even binge eating of sweets. It’s hard to look the other way when grocery stores and pharmacies are invaded with goodies connected to theContinue reading “Team Dark Chocolate”
the doctor and our team want you to have the healthiest possible smile in the healthiest possible body. Oral cancer can affect the mouth, tongue, throat and jaw. Early detection is vital for the best possible outcome when treating this disease. That is why we check for symptoms of oral cancer at every dental examination.Continue reading “Oral Cancer”
If you have a child who loves arts and crafts, try some of these creative projects with a dental twist. One of these activities is sure to give your child something to smile about! Toothbrush Art Why throw away that used toothbrush when you can help your young child make art with it? Give itContinue reading “Smile! It’s Time for Arts & Crafts!”
Most people think braces are all about their teeth. While it is true orthodontics is meant to move your teeth into proper position, there’s more to it than that. To safely move your teeth with braces, you’re going to need healthy and stable gums (or periodontium—the tissues that support your teeth). For this reason it’sContinue reading “Periodontics and Braces Treatment”
A vital step in your oral health routine is flossing. We hope our patients at Grand Smile Dental maintain good oral hygiene, including daily flossing between each visit to our Maspeth, New York office. A toothbrush is not always enough to get to the hard-to-reach areas of your mouth. When food remains between your teeth,Continue reading “When should I floss during the day?”
As with any surgery, post-procedure care is of utmost importance after getting periodontal surgery. Bleeding, pain, swelling, and other sensations are common and should be expected to a degree. This can manifest as small amounts of blood in your saliva, pain after anesthesia wears off, and swelling around the lips and cheeks. However, these symptomsContinue reading “Post-Procedure Care”
Does your list of New Year’s resolutions for the coming months include reducing your ecological footprint? If so, let’s ring in the year with some basic—and some innovative—dental ideas to help you meet your goal. This is probably the easiest –and most cost effective!—item on our list. If you leave the water running while youContinue reading “Going Green for the New Year”