When most patients ask Dr. David Shipper and Dr. Howard Vogel this question, they're thinking strictly about sugar content — cut out the bacteria-feeding sugar that's present in regular soda by opting for a diet soda and it will be better for your teeth. That seems logical, right? Well, there's a bit more to it…
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If you're considering getting an implant, you'll most certainly have questions for Dr. David Shipper and Dr. Howard Vogel. You might be wondering how a dental implant compares to a real tooth. Let's look at some of the differences between implants and natural teeth. It should be noted that one of the primary goals of…
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When patients of Central Park West Dental hear any mention of oral or dental hygiene, they probably think of brushing and flossing their teeth. Although these are extremely important, the term dental hygiene encompasses much more than that. Your mouth’s health, including your teeth, has an important impact on your overall physical health. The National…
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Toddlers are notoriously balky about strangers. But their first dental visit should not be cause for fear and tears. Nor should you assume that getting your toddler to Central Park West Dental is going to involve a full-blown tantrum or Mafia-style bribery. “Honey, don’t worry. We’ll go get ice cream after…” sort of defeats the…
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