Simply put, yes! Visiting the dentist on a regular basis is essential to keeping your smile in top-top shape. At Central Park West Dental, we offer a number of preventive services to ensure the health of your mouth and the beauty of your teeth. We’d like to think that your smile is just as important…
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With February being National Children's Dental Health Month, our team at Central Park West Dental thought we'd share a few good oral hygiene tips with our patients, courtesy of the American Dental Association, or ADA. • Teeth brushing techniques: It takes only two minutes to properly brush, using short, gentle strokes and devoting extra attention…
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While mouthwash is not an alternative to regular brushing and flossing, it can help keep your teeth and gums clean and healthy. There are several different types of mouthwashes available, and all of them will help do different things for your smile. The most common types of mouthwashes are: • Fluoride – fluoride is the…
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Thanks for the question! Yes! In fact, it's even more important that patients receiving orthodontic treatment visit our office regularly. When you're wearing braces, food may be caught in places that your toothbrush normally can't reach. This causes bacteria to build up and can lead to cavities, gingivitis and even gum disease. Believe it or…
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