August 12th, 2011
Dr. Shipper, Dr. Vogel and team, serving New York City, deliver the highest quality dental care in a personalized environment. We make dental treatment fun and enjoyable. Just see what our patients have to say!
"ALWAYS EXCELLENT" ~Michael
"Everyone was great as always. I have always had a fear of dental visits but coming to your office makes the experience ...dare I say it...enjoyable!" ~Angela
Dr. Shipper is a miracle worker & simply wonderful. Lucy is warm, inviting and does not rush me off the phone when I have questions or info to provide. I really appreciate that Fatima looked into my insurance plan to give me an accurate estimate of the cost." ~Beth
All of the support staff is outstanding. Friendly, and they make going to the Dentist actually enjoyable." ~Robin
August 5th, 2011
Wisdom teeth are a type of molar that is found in the very back of your mouth and are the last molars to develop. There are four wisdom teeth: upper left, upper right, lower left, and lower right. These teeth usually appear in late teens or early twenties but may become impacted (fail to erupt) due to lack of room in the jaw or angle of entry. The removal of wisdom teeth has become so commonplace that it is almost a rite of passage for young adults.
Dr. Shipper and Dr. Vogel will tell you that when a tooth is impacted, it may need to be removed. If it is not removed, you may develop gum tenderness, swelling, or even severe pain. Impacted wisdom teeth that are partially or fully erupted tend to be quite difficult to clean and are susceptible to tooth decay, recurring infections, and yes, even gum disease.
In addition to visiting our website with any questions you may have about wisdom teeth, our friends at WebMD have developed a helpful explanation about wisdom teeth and how they impact your health. Also, feel free to give us a call with any questions you have or ask us on Facebook!
July 29th, 2011
Drs. Shipper and Vogel, your New York City dentists, strive to provide state-of-the-art dental therapy that is guaranteed to make you smile! Have you had a great experience at our office?
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-The team at Central Park Dental
July 22nd, 2011
At Central Park West Dental we know the rumors going around—mostly among young people—that once you swallow a piece of chewing gum it will stake a claim and take up residency in your stomach for at least seven years! We really hate to take all the fun out of the mystery, but the truth is that chewing gum, when swallowed, will enter the stomach and move through the digestive system just like any other piece of food and leave the body long before seven years! So, if you ever have accidentally swallowed a piece of gum, there is no need to worry!
This being said, gum does not have any dietary benefits, so while it’s not harmful to swallow, you still want to avoid swallowing it. If you are a gum-chewer, make sure you chew sugarless gum, because gum with sugar can lead to cavities. Sugarless gum still has the same amount of flavor, but with less cavity causing ingredients. You see, when the bacterium in your mouth breaks down sugar, what’s left behind is acid. This acid eats away at the enamel coating of your teeth, causing holes that we call cavities. Cavities can lead to other long term mouth problems if they are not treated in time, so it is best to try and avoid overexposing your teeth to too many harmful substances!
Happy (sugar-free) gum chewing!
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