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What do patients want to know: Are dental implants as good as real teeth? -Implants have become stable and durable and can be just as good and solid as real teeth.  Is the procedure painful? -With local anesthesia, the surgery associates with dental implants is painless.  Most of our patients report...

Age itself is not a contraindication for dental implants. Factors that do affect success of implants:-Medical conditions-Certain medications-Radiation treatment to head or neck-Ability to perform good oral hygiene-How long ago you lost natural teeth-Gum diseaseWhat is the lifespan of dental implants? The average lifespan of dental implants is 10-30 years. This...

These Dos and Don’t are from  American Association of Endodontics.   Do Reposition the tooth in the socket immediately.  Hold the tooth by a crown and put it back in the socket root first. Bite on cotton swab or a towel for 15/20 minutes. If it can’t be replaced, put it...

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends establishing a “Dental Home” for your child by age one. Children who have a dental home will receive preventive care and are less likely to develop cavities. The first visit will be enjoyable and positive.At home please refrain from using words that can...

Facial trauma and injuries are a common results of a car accident. Facial trauma tends to have the greatest effect on patients morale and self esteem. Severe Broken and avulsed teeth, minor chipped teeth, lacerations inside and outside of the mouth all should be addressed promptly by a dentist. After...

Your tongue is the map of your overall body health.   White coating on Tongue If parts of your tongue apear to be coated with white substance, this could be oral thrush.   White patches on tongue Can be Lichen Planus which is an autoimmune disorder Leukoplakia can be caused by irritation from...

Injections of local anesthesia can be painful from the pressure of anesthesia. Dental injections can be painless as long as the anesthesia is placed slowly in the correct place in order to provide numbness to the area worked on. If a tooth has a large infection it can be difficult...

TMJ ( Temporomandibukar joint)It’s a term for a joint complex in front of our ears that connects the upper jaw to the lower jaw and allows us to grind and clench teeth.TMJ disorder is a painful condition that can cause swelling, headaches and teeth shortening. You may also experience locking,...

Is Invisalign better than traditional braces? Most people prefer Invisalign to traditional braces because Invisalign is more comfortable and less noticeable. No emergency visits with broken wires and adjustments?   How much does Invisalign cost, and does insurance cover it. Entire treatment includes all visits, retainers and refinements is 5300....

No matter the age a common complaint I get from patients and their family members is “Bad breath” My response is “ When was your last cleaning and a checkup” We have 2 convenient state of the art locations in Brooklyn. (718)332-4060 2937 Ave V Brooklyn, NY,11229   (718)376-4200 1985...

Back to school!!!Did you know that tooth decay/cavities is the most common chronic child disease. Studies have shown that cavities can affect child’s performance in school.  Cavities can distract kids in class, affect attendance,  and grades. It’s vital your child sees a dentist twice a year for a check up because...

“Tongue tie”- Have you heard this term before? Did you know that it is prevalent in as much as 10% of the population? Are you the parent of a child recently diagnosed with tongue tie and need more information? Let’s take a look at the definition, diagnosis, and treatment for...

Unfortunately, the mouth and our teeth are not exempt from discomfort, accidents, or other emergencies. Similarly, to any other part of our body things happen in the daily course of life. It is vital to react accordingly. We all know the level of discomfort that is brought to us by...

A Hollywood Smile is now entirely attainable, affordable, and waiting for you at Family Smile Dental!   Teeth whitening, Invisalign, porcelain veneers, bondings, crowns, dentures and implants are all available treatment options that will help you achieve this result. With so many different procedures listed, you must be wondering- What is the right...

Gum Disease, Gingivitis and Periodontitis   One of the biggest trends we see as dentists is the progression of minimal gum disease into more serious dental problems. It is our job to identify, treat, and most often educate our patients on the preventative measures they can implement to have healthy...