Your daily brushing and flossing routine is crucial to thwarting dreaded cavities and gum disease from invading your smile, but by itself, it’s still not enough to maintain top-notch oral health. There is a reason we recommend regular dental cleanings and exams! Seeing our dental team for routine dental checkups and cleanings supports your daily oral hygiene efforts by taking... read more »

Do you know the important differences between full and partial dentures? Our team is happy to review both versions for optimal tooth replacement to help you better understand how they can restore your smile. Below we will review the main types of dentures, which are full and partial dentures, and the benefits they have to offer. Dentures replace missing teeth... read more »

October is here and fall has officially begun, bringing with it Breast Cancer Awareness Month as well as National Dental Hygiene Month. This is a time to raise awareness for both and help to prevent problems by monitoring your health and being mindful of your lifestyle choices. Whether you are fighting cancer or dental problems, catching problems in their early... read more »

If you have ever lost a tooth, you might have more than just a gap between your teeth. If a lost tooth is not replaced, the bone in the jaw that supported the lost tooth starts to deteriorate. That’s because when you chew your food, there’s no more stimulation to the bone from the missing tooth’s chewing action. Over time,... read more »

When it comes to protecting your teeth, your first line of defense against tooth decay and cavities is tooth enamel, as it is the outermost covering that protects the more vulnerable dentin and tooth pulp below. Your enamel comes equipped for the job as the hardest substance in your body. However, because it doesn’t have living cells it can’t grow... read more »

When you come in for dental exams and we have cleaned your teeth and gum line and removed any hardened plaque, our dentist can look at them for any signs of trouble, such as cavities, loose or broken teeth, damaged fillings, and evaluate your risk rate of certain diseases which might also take into account your family history. We will... read more »

If you have dentures, then it is essential that you take excellent care of them so they can last for many years. In fact, dentures are unique appliances that are made to endure the test of time when cared for and treated with care. If cared for incorrectly, dentures can become damaged or need to be replaced. That is why... read more »

Are you looking to improve your bite pattern or straighten your teeth? If so, Invisalign® could be right for you! Most people have bite patterns that don’t fit correctly, which can lead to jaw pain and other complications in life. Invisalign is a series of aligners designed to discreetly correct your bite patterns and the alignment of your teeth. Our... read more »

Do you know the difference between cosmetic mouthwash and therapeutic mouthwash? Whereas cosmetic mouthwash is designed to help mask bad breath, therapeutic mouthwash actually digs deeper and can add oral health care benefits such as removing plaque and bacteria responsible for bad breath and other oral health ailments. Some of the benefits of therapeutic mouthwash are as follows: - Visit... read more »

Dental crowns are an excellent choice when it comes to improving your smile. If you need to restore your smile, protect a weak or damaged tooth, complete your dental implant, or enhance the appearance of a tooth, a dental crown can work for you! Our dentists with Hartsdale Family Dental in Hartsdale, New York, offer dental crowns depending on your... read more »