Periodontal disease is an infection of the tissues that surround and support your teeth. Our team at Grand Smile Dental wants you to know that this common ailment can be fixed with little worry if treated properly. Periodontal disease is usually identified through dental X-rays, probe depths, and visual exams. If left untreated, it canContinue reading “What exactly is periodontal disease?”
Dental sealants are an excellent way to protect children’s teeth from tooth decay by coating them with a thin plastic material. Their teeth look and feel like normal, but they are protected from plaque build-up and decay early on. the doctor and our staff recommend sealants as a preventive measure for children before any decayContinue reading “What are dental sealants, who should get them, and how long do they last?”
How better to spend the fall months than inside by the fireplace with a warm cup of cider and a book in hand? the doctor and our team at Grand Smile Dental encourage you to warm up your mind this fall season with a few great books. Sure it may be easy to put offContinue reading “What’s on your fall reading list?”
Yes, absolutely. A recent survey by Oral-B® reveals that despite knowing that a healthy, good-looking smile affects not only their personal wellness but their professional image as well, very few people (only 14 percent) brush and floss at the office regularly. What’s more, three quarters of people who responded to the survey said they ateContinue reading “I don’t brush while I’m at work. Should I?”
Parents are usually expert at taking care of their children’s injuries. You know how to disinfect a cut, soothe a bump on the head, and apply a bandage faster than you can blink. But what happens if your child suffers a dental injury? Teeth can get broken, knocked out, or displaced from a forceful impact,Continue reading “Pediatric Dental Emergency Know-How”
Tooth decay affects everyone, with studies reporting that 92% of adults have had a cavity at one point in their lifetime. In more serious instances of tooth decay, however, the nerve of the tooth may become infected. This type of infection requires a root canal, in which the affected nerve is removed, and the interiorContinue reading “How do I know if I need a root canal?”
For many individuals, autumn brings with it a number of new beginnings. Fall is the time that many people return to school, get back to the daily grind after an enjoyable summer, and even get married. As the weather cools down, it’s easier to enjoy the outdoors. And regardless of what fall-related events are onContinue reading “Some Benefits to Giving Your Smile an Extra Boost”
Labor Day is upon us, and that means the non-official end to summer. Before the kids head back to school and temperatures start to cool down, this is your last chance to barbeque in the beautiful Maspeth, New York community, head to the lake, and wear your favorite pair of white pants. About Labor DayContinue reading “Happy Labor Day!”
You never know when you’re going to experience a dental emergency, but if you do, it should give you peace of mind to know that emergency dental care is available at our office 24/7. Whether you chip your front tooth playing softball, or your child knocks out a couple of teeth in a playground fall,Continue reading “Common Emergency Visits: From lost fillings to broken dentures”
Cigarette smoke contains more than 6,000 chemicals, and at least 200 of those chemicals are known to be harmful to your health. When smoke is inhaled, moist oral tissues are saturated with excessive amounts of carbon monoxide, hydrogen cyanide, and a host of other known carcinogens. Most oral cancers originate in abnormal squamous cell activity,Continue reading “How Smoking Increases the Risk of Oral Cancer”
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