Got a Cold Sore? Here’s How to Treat It Quickly Ugh. A cold sore appears a couple days before a party where you’ll be photographed as much as the Royal Couple. That smile that we’ve been working on together just went from hero to zero, right? Not necessarily. Finding which cold sore treatment works best…
Bad Dental Habits To Break
Nobody’s perfect. We all pick up bad habits along the way. Even our oral health isn’t immune. Try as you may, odds are you’ve picked up a habit or two in the name of convenience. That’s totally okay! We get it. And that’s why we’re here: to ensure your oral health is in fantastic shape….
Meet the Team – Karah W
Getting to Know…Name: Karah W Occupation: Treatment Plan CoordinatorFrom: Hamburg, NYFirst Job: Coat Check Attendant at McKinley Park InnFavorite Color: PinkFavorite Food: Mom’s homemade pizza & lasagnaHobbies: Golf, spinning and walkingHave Any Pets: No, but has the best baby boy, Jack!Three Fun Facts: She has worked at Goldstein Dental since graduating her senior year of…
Get to Know Our Team – Anna R
Name: Anna R Occupation: Front Desk ReceptionFrom: Geneva, NYFirst Job: Waitress at a WineryFavorite Color: YellowFavorite Food: PastaHobbies: Traveling, reading, hikingHave Any Pets: A rescue dog named HeelaThree Fun Facts: She fosters dogs for a local rescue, graduated with a bachelors in Biology, and has almost perfected (very subjective fact) the art of making homemade…
The Why, When, How and Where of Tongue Scraping
Imagine it’s still winter … you’re standing at the door, ready to brave the cold. You’re layered-up with three shirts and a sweatshirt, your heavy winter coat, and two layers of socks underneath your waterproof winter boots. Then you’ve got those awesome jeans with the flannel on the inside, your comfy hat, scarf, and gloves….
How to Handle Common Dental Emergencies
Let’s say you sprained an ankle. What are your first steps? Most of us probably would say something along the lines of plop down on the nearest couch, ice the ankle, elevate it, add some compression, and see a doctor if it’s a bad sprain. But what about a dental emergency, like a broken tooth?…
Are Dental X-Rays Safe?
“Are Dental X-Rays Safe?” and Other Questions about Dental X-Rays Some of the most common questions we get at Goldstein Dental have to do with dental x-rays: Are they safe? Why do I or my kids need them? And how often should I get them? These are great questions (and we love how much you…
What is plaque?
Most people have heard of the word “plaque,” and know it’s not something you want on yourteeth. Yet, they don’t know what exactly plaque is or how it contributes to dental decay. Plaque is a sticky, colorless film of bacteria that lives on the surface of your teeth and along thegumline. It accumulates from normal…