Planning your visit
A little preparation, a more relaxed arrival
A simple guide to the questions and details worth gathering before your first appointment at a new dental practice.
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Latest · Planning your visit
A little preparation, a more relaxed arrival
A simple guide to the questions and details worth gathering before your first appointment at a new dental practice.
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What to ask about insurance before you book
The questions to ask the practice and your insurer so you understand your dental coverage before treatment.
In the neighborhood
Finding your way to East 60th Street
Directions, subway lines and tips for getting to SmileNY Dental at 121 E 60th Street, between Park and Lexington Avenues.
Oral health
Diabetes and your smile: what the connection means for your teeth and gums
How diabetes affects oral health, why gum disease and diabetes influence each other, and the steps that help protect your mouth.
Restorative dentistry
Found a cavity? What to expect from a tooth-colored filling
What happens when your dentist finds a cavity, how tooth-colored composite fillings are placed, how long they last, and how to keep decay away.
Oral health
Dry mouth: why it matters for your teeth, and what helps
What causes dry mouth (xerostomia), how a lack of saliva affects your teeth and gums, and practical ways to find relief and protect your smile.
Oral health
Is it a dental emergency? What needs care today, and what can wait
A simple guide to which dental problems need same-day care, which can wait a day or two, and when to go to the emergency room instead.
Oral health
Sealants and fluoride: extra protection against cavities
How dental sealants and professional fluoride treatments help prevent tooth decay, who benefits most, and what to expect at the appointment.
Restorative dentistry
Caring for your dental implants so they last
How to clean and protect dental implants day to day, the warning signs to watch for, and why regular checkups matter for long-term success.
Practical questions
How to make the most of your dental insurance
How dental benefits usually work, why preventive visits are worth using, and practical tips for getting the most from your plan each year.
Planning your visit
Nervous about the dentist? How we help you feel at ease
Dental anxiety is common. Practical ways to make visits easier, what to tell us, and how we help anxious patients get the care they need.
Restorative dentistry
Replacing a missing tooth: implants, bridges and dentures compared
How dental implants, fixed bridges and partial or full dentures compare in look, comfort, care, longevity and cost, to help you choose.
Oral health
Dental emergencies: what to do in the first hour
What to do if a tooth is knocked out, broken or loose, or a crown or denture breaks, and why prompt care can save the tooth.
Oral health
How cavities form, and how to stop them before they start
How plaque bacteria cause tooth decay, the early warning signs, and the daily habits and professional care that keep your teeth cavity-free.
Restorative dentistry
Rebuilding your smile with implants when several or all teeth are missing
How dental implants can replace several teeth or a full arch, from implant bridges to implant-supported dentures and All-on-4™, and how to choose.
Oral health
Make oral care a family affair
How families can keep everyone’s teeth healthy, from children’s sealants and fluoride to adult cosmetic and restorative care, with visits planned together.
Oral health
Bad breath: common causes, and how your dentist can help
Why bad breath happens, how gum disease and dry mouth contribute, what you can do at home, and when to see your dentist about it.
Oral health
How to keep your toothbrush clean, and why it matters
Simple habits for storing, cleaning and replacing your toothbrush and other oral care items, so your daily routine stays hygienic.
Oral health
Toothache: what it means, how to ease it, and when to call us
Common causes of toothache, safe ways to ease the pain until your appointment, and the warning signs that mean you need care right away.
Cosmetic dentistry
Porcelain veneers: what they can fix, and what to know before you decide
What porcelain veneers are, which smile concerns they address, what treatment involves, how long they last, and the alternatives worth considering.
Restorative dentistry
Dental implants: how they replace missing teeth, and what to expect
How dental implants work, why replacing a missing tooth matters, how implants compare with bridges and dentures, and what treatment involves.
Oral health
Why routine dental checkups matter, even when nothing hurts
What happens at a routine checkup and cleaning, what we look for, and why regular visits help you avoid bigger and costlier dental problems.
Cosmetic dentistry
Is teeth whitening safe? What to know before you brighten your smile
Why teeth stain, what professional whitening can and can’t change, and how to keep your results, from SmileNY Dental in Midtown Manhattan.
Clear aligners
Straightening your teeth with clear aligners: Invisalign® and SureSmile®
How clear aligners straighten teeth, their benefits over braces, what treatment involves, and tips for wearing them, from SmileNY Dental in Midtown Manhattan.
Oral health
Laser dentistry: gentler treatment for your gums
How dental lasers are used to treat gum disease, mouth ulcers, gum pigmentation and more, and what the benefits mean for your comfort and healing.
Restorative dentistry
Root canal treatment: what it is, and why it’s nothing to fear
When a root canal is needed, what happens during treatment, what recovery feels like, and why saving your natural tooth is usually the best option.
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