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Dental Implants in Long Island City: the Process
July 18, 2016
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How to Take Care of Your Child’s Teeth
June 30, 2016
Your child’s smile is so precious, and seeing it is probably one of the best parts of your day. Make sure those little teeth stay as healthy as possible by helping her maintain excellent dental hygiene! Your dentist for kids in Long Island City is Dr. Capozzi. When should your little one visit the dentist? And how can you help prevent cavities in children’s teeth? We’ve got the answers to these and other important questions below.
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Advice from the Emergency Dentist in Long Island City
May 31, 2016
You may be the type of person who enjoys a surprise, but there’s one surprise no one likes—a dental emergency. These are often frightening, nerve-wracking and always, always at the wrong time. But like any other emergency, handling a dental emergency requires having a plan. And the first step in that plan should be to call your emergency dentist in Long Island City Dr. Saran at 347-537-6193. We’ll be able to determine if your emergency calls for an urgent visit to our office. In the meantime, here are some tips on what you should do for different types of dental emergencies.
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Seal Out Cavities at an Early Age with Dental Sealants
March 14, 2016
Dental sealants have held a common place in preventative dentistry services for the last 20 years. While sealants are beneficial for anyone looking for cavity protection, the sealants are most often applied on children to give an added layer of protection to help combat cavities. When the sealants are combined with proper oral hygiene and other preventative measures, they are effective for protecting the teeth from cavities. At LIC Dental Associates, we provide sealants to our young patients to help promote better oral hygiene for a beautiful smile.
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Reveal Your Hollywood Smile with Porcelain Veneers!
February 16, 2016
Hollywood stars all have something in common — and it’s not just their fame. They (and many more celebrities just like them) have all enhanced their smiles with beautiful porcelain veneers! Maybe you don’t have a lot in common with the Hollywood elite, but you can share their smile secret. Porcelain veneers are an affordable, accessible way to reveal the sparkling smile you’ve always wanted. Keep reading to learn more about this fantastic option in cosmetic dentistry!
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You CAN replace those metal fillings with tooth-colored ones
January 26, 2016
You don’t want to be worried you’re showing a mouth full of metal when you laugh. In the past, amalgam, or silver, fillings, were the only option dentists had of restoring teeth from cavities. But now we know there’s a better way — with composite fillings. The material is a safer, better way to get your tooth health back, and because it matches the shade of your tooth flawlessly, your smile stays as beautiful as ever! Learn more about tooth-colored fillings at LIC Dental Associates today.
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Pediatric Dentistry: Your Baby’s First Teeth
December 16, 2015
As parents, we love to see our kids smile and laugh, and we work hard every day to protect our children and keep them healthy. At LIC Dental Associates, we are dedicated to pediatric dentistry, and we invite patients to bring kids to our office frequently. We work with you and your child to create positive associations with dentists, dental offices, and dentistry technologies. By getting your child accustomed to dental visits at an early age, we may prevent future fear or anxiety associated with dentistry, and best of all, keeping your child’s smile healthy at every stage of development increases the chances that they will have their natural teeth for a lifetime.
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Long Island Dentist Says Watch Out for These 3 Types of Cavities
November 30, 2015
Cavities form when the plaque that naturally builds up on teeth throughout the day isn’t removed by thorough brushing and flossing. There are actually three types of cavities that can occur as a result of poor oral hygiene — keep reading to learn what they are, and stay on top of your twice annual dental visits to let Long Island City Dental Associates help you prevent tooth decay all year long.
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Avoid Teeth Whitening Disasters
October 27, 2015
Even if you’ve ever heard of the set of disorders known collectively as Body Dysmorphic Disorders (BDD), you’re unlikely to include excessive teeth whitening on that list, but in recent years, an increasing number of dental practitioners find themselves intervening with patients who continue teeth whitening no matter how much damage they do. Over whitening is the leading cause of pain, dental damage, and health concerns related to teeth whitening, but whether you’re just starting to whiten or still aren’t happy with your results, a visit to your Long Island City dentist before making any whitening decisions could save you a lot of pain in the long run.
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