Oral cancer claims one life an hour in the US alone, making it deadlier than other forms of the disease like lung and breast cancer. Still, not as many people know about oral cancer. With a diagnosis in the earlier stages, doctors believe they may be able to reduce the numbers of annual oral cancer related deaths. That’s why April has been deemed oral cancer awareness month. If more people know about oral cancer, the warning signs, and how to receive an earlier diagnosis, we may see improvement in the prognosis related to this disease. Six month preventive dental checkups offer the best opportunity to receive regular oral cancer screenings.
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The Importance of Oral Cancer Screenings
April 2, 2018
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How to Handle a Long Island Dental Emergency
August 31, 2017
Emergencies by their very nature are stressful and often painful. Dental emergencies for many people have an added layer of anxiety. This happens because many people don’t know what they should do during a dental emergency. Should they call 911? Go to an emergency room? Wait for Monday morning at 8 am to call their dentist? Deal with the pain or damage until their next dental appointment? At LIC Dental associates, our team is here to help whenever patients experience a dental emergency. From toothaches to facial trauma, our skilled dentist and team are here to relieve pain and restore full oral health and smile confidence. The first step for any patient experiencing a dental emergency in Long Island should be to call our office right away. We’ll help you assess your situation, and schedule an appointment to visit us as quickly as possible.
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Enhance Your Smile with Invisalign in Long Island City
August 21, 2016
You never had braces as a child, but you should have. Now every time you smile in public, you feel ashamed of your crooked smile. Dr. Ishwinder Saran of LIC Dental Associates is an Invisalign-certified provider in Long Island City. If you qualify, you could have a straight, healthy smile quickly, comfortably and discreetly. (more…)
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Dental Implants in Long Island City: the Process
July 18, 2016
Dentists work to preserve natural teeth. When accident, decay, gum disease or other issue causes tooth loss, dental implants from Long Island City’s LIC Dental Associates help. Natural looking, feeling and functioning, dental implants are superior tooth replacements. (more…)
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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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