Yes, indeed! While brushing, flossing, and regular visits to Central Park West Dental are all key to maintaining a healthy smile and mouth, Dr. David Shipper and Dr. Howard Vogel and our team want you to know the state of your oral health has a significant effect on your overall health. Our mouths are full…
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People who have diabetes are usually familiar with many of the other health risks they face, including damage to the nerves, eyes, heart, and kidneys. But did you know that if you have diabetes you also have a much greater chance of developing gum disease? It's true, and like other diseases related to diabetes, the…
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Cigarette smoke contains more than 6,000 chemicals, and at least 200 of those chemicals are known to be harmful to your health. When smoke is inhaled, moist oral tissues are saturated with excessive amounts of carbon monoxide, hydrogen cyanide, and a host of other known carcinogens. Most oral cancers originate in abnormal squamous cell activity,…
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One of the greatest features our team at Central Park West Dental offers is the ability to see first-hand how we can help our patients. While X-rays help us detect any problems in your mouth and give us valuable information on what is bothering you, they often don’t give Dr. David Shipper and Dr. Howard…
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