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You have 32 of them in your mouth. You know to brush them twice a day, floss once day, and make appointments twice a year to get them cleaned. But what exactly makes up a tooth? For starters, the tooth is surrounded by enamel, the tough, shiny, white outer surface of the tooth. Enamel protects … Continued
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Back in the old days, everyone used that same flavor of toothpaste. Do you remember it? It was a weird peppermint flavor that caused you to hold your nose as a kid. You got used to it with age, but subjected your kids to that same weird flavor years later. However, was that toothpaste the … Continued
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Teeth brushing has come a long way since the invention of the toothbrush in China during the 1400s. Did you know the first toothbrush was actually made from a small animal bone, by a criminal sitting in a jail cell? Luckily, we don’t have to brush our teeth with small animal bones. We even have … Continued
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Teeth around New York City are celebrating a new soda policy advocated by mayor Michael Bloomberg. The policy, approved by the New York City Board of Health, will ban sugary drinks in containers larger than 16 ounces in any business receiving a grade from the health department. It is scheduled to go into effect in … Continued
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Greenspoint Dental is here for you in the event of a dental emergency. If you experience any of the following problems, schedule an emergency appointment immediately. Extreme tooth pain. Experiencing extreme tooth pain is no fun. Apart from the obvious problem of the enormous discomfort that comes from toothache, the pain can at times be … Continued
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Lasers are just for James Bond villains and Sith lords, right? Wrong. They’re also for dentists! And they have been for some time now: Since 1994, the FDA has given its approval to laser dentistry techniques. The trade has 18 years of experience using lasers to treat dental problems. So how do dentists use lasers … Continued
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A new law from the European Union placing restrictions on tooth whitening procedures recently went into effect. The law, an amendment to the EU directive concerning cosmetic products, places a cap on the maximum amount of hydrogen peroxide released by a tooth whitening treatment at 6%. The law further restricts the sale of tooth whitening … Continued
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You’ve seen them advertised on TV. You’ve heard your friends talk about them. You may have even heard the whirring in action as a friend or family member zapped the dentally dangerous germs away with an electrically powered toothbrush. Is it time for you to make the switch? Not necessarily. It turns out that the … Continued
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Traditional braces are a great way to straighten your teeth and achieve a beautiful smile that can last you a lifetime. However, braces can also be a bit painful, particularly after they’re tightened. Most patients report moderate to mild discomfort while eating and can only eat soft food for a few days. Soft food doesn’t … Continued
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With Halloween just around the corner, it’s about time to start stocking up on candy for neighborhood ghouls and ghosts. When October 31st comes around, you don’t want to be that one place on the block without anything sweet to give. With the number of childhood cavities on the rise, however, we all need to … Continued