The Dental & The Incidental
My blogging journey began in 2009, when few dentists shared their thoughts online. What began as an occasional musing about dentistry has since become a passionate commitment. I’ve published at least one new blog post every month for over 15 years. That’s more than 200 posts and counting!…
I’ve been a New York City dentist for 30 years, and believe me, we have a lot of everything here, including a lot of people who are scared of going to the dentist! Recently I decided to do some Google searches for terms such as: gentle dentist, gentle…
So I was informed by one of my professional journals that this past week was “Root Canal Awareness Week,” which explains why I had noticed scores of people running fearfully down the streets of Manhattan while screaming in pain. (I’m only joking; not the part about root canal…
Millions of people suffer from sensitive teeth. Here’s what causes it and what you can do about it. So, you just finished a hot cup of joe at your neighborhood coffee emporium. You walk back outside, and bam – your teeth are suddenly jolted with pain from the…
Healthier Teeth – Healthier You! So we’re into a new year. It is a traditional time to make resolutions for anything from healthier lifestyles including weight loss and regular exercise to goals of personal achievement and fulfillment. And when you actually accomplish all that you set out…
There’s a pretty good chance you’ve been brushing your teeth exactly the same way since you were a little kid. In fact, you may not even realize there is a wrong way and a right way to brush your teeth. From too stiff bristles to not rinsing enough,…
A recent investigation by ABCNews has culminated in an article and stories on “Nightline” and “World News with Diane Sawyer”. “Death, Greed at the Dentist: American Children At Risk” recounts how more than a dozen children have died after being sedated by dentists, some as young as 18…
