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I haven’t been to the dentist in years; what should I expect at Central Park West Dental?

March 19th, 2013

Feeling apprehensive or guilty for not visiting a dentist in over a year is common, but coming back to receive dental care is easier than you may think. Our dental team at Central Park West Dental provides caring, non-judgmental, personalized service, and knowing this you can truly feel at ease making your first appointment back.During…
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Go Green for St. Patrick’s Day

March 12th, 2013

Millions of people, around New York, NY and beyond, wear green on St. Patrick’s Day so they can show their spirit for the holiday and avoid getting pinched. While it may be easy for you to throw on a green shirt, sport a St. Patrick’s Day button, or wear a pair of emerald-hued shoes, if…
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Good Nutrition Leads to Healthy Mouths

March 5th, 2013

Dr. David Shipper and Dr. Howard Vogel knows the most common oral health diseases are tooth decay and periodontal disease (or gum disease), and both are among the easiest to prevent. One of the most common ways we recommend to boost your oral health is by improving your diet, because you (and your mouth) truly…
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I have fluoride toothpaste and fluoridated water; do I need a fluoride treatment?

February 26th, 2013

Fluoride is a naturally found ion with a history of greatly reducing the incidence of tooth decay in children. However, over the past decade Americans have increasingly consumed bottled water, most of which does not contain fluoride, and children are no longer getting the recommended dosage of fluoride. In addition, many areas do not add…
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