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Did you know February is American Heart Month? It’s a great time to take notice of the health of your heart. Cardiovascular disease remains American’s number one killer, according to the American Heart Association. Studies have shown a correlation between gum disease and heart disease, underscoring the importance of good oral health care.

A healthy mouth begins with a visit to Central Park West Dental in the Upper West Side of New York City. Visiting our office on a regular basis can help prevent gum disease or at least catch it in its early stages. In observance of Heart Month, It’s also important to know your numbers: blood pressure (less than 120/80), cholesterol (less than 200) and BMI (less than 25). If you have any questions about oral health and its connection to heart health, or about your treatment at our office, please give us a call today.

At Central Park West Dental we make every effort to provide you with the best orthodontic treatment. For us that means achieving consistently great results. There are many things that help us do that. Some of them are:

1. Using the most up to date and proven technologies available
2. Spending time and resources on continuing education to stay current and relevant
3. Training our entire team on new techniques
4. Educating our patients about the pursuit of excellence

If you or a family member has been thinking about orthodontic treatment, please give us a call. We look forward to seeing you.

Many people know that Invisalign is a great solution to braces if you don't want to experience the look and feel of traditional metal braces. However, just like the traditional braces you'd find at an orthodontist's office, Invisalign does requires proper care to work effectively. Good oral hygiene is highly important, even when you are wearing something in your mouth that you can take out to eat with. It's still likely that your aligners can build up plaque if not treated properly. When wearing your Invisalign aligners, our team would like you to ask yourself the following questions:

1. Am I eating with my aligners on? - These aligners are removable and should be taken out when you eat.

2. Am I drinking anything other than water with my aligners on? - Though it's not a necessity for you to take out your aligners while you drink, think about how sticky a soda is. If you take out your aligners when drinking a soda, you have a better chance of keeping your aligners clean.

3. Am I brushing before putting the trays on? - The aligners have both an inside and outside. Keeping the outside clean is easy. Keeping the inside clean is also easy: just make sure you've brushed your teeth before putting the trays on.

These are all very simple steps, and ultimately, they help to keep you building good oral habits. If you have any questions about Invisalign or your treatment here at Central Park West Dental, give us a call!

Have you committed to a New Year’s Resolution yet? If not, consider a resolution to improve your smile with Invisalign! Schedule your consultation with us to learn more about the Invisalign system and our interest-free financing options, and be sure to mention the promotional code INVIS500 to receive $500 savings towards Invisalign treatment at Central Park West Dental. Call today!