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…
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?” 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…
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…
If there were a quick and painless way to identify pre-cancerous cells in the mouth of someoneyou loved, would you want them to try it? What if that person were you? The truth is, as uncomfortable as it may be to even think of the word “cancer,” thinking about it, and thus detecting itearly, is…
Sometimes it is hard to grasp the idea of how a cavity can turn into a crown or root canal because it is hard to visualize. Well worry no more! Take a peek at this video for a crash course in the anatomy of your mouth, the connections to your teeth and the ins and…
Root canals. It seems public opinion of the words themselves are vaguely ominous and sound painful. But what do we really know about root canals? Root canals can be necessary for a variety of issues such as: a chipped or cracked tooth, deep infection, bad amount of decay, when the pulp of the tooth becomes…
Have some questions or looking for some patient stories about dental implants? Look no further! You are about in embark on a journey that will give you the happiness and confidence you have been yearning for and you’ve just taken the first steps and we will be with you every step of the way. So…
As of recent, conventional implants and mini implants have become extremely popular in the dental world. As prices drop, some insurances start to cover partial costs of implants and the general population becomes more well-versed on the topic has given rise to more people asking: What’s the deal with implants? In this article, we’ll speak…
One of the exciting components of dentistry is the ever evolving technology changing the field for the better. Enter CEREC, a revolutionary way to design, mill and place a crown. CEREC is a CAD/CAM program that takes intra-oral pictures of a patients mouth (in place of messy impression material), takes these 3D images of your…