Don’t put off your next visit to Central Park West Dental any longer! Over the years, oral health issues have been increasingly linked to other health concerns, such as heart disease. Cardiovascular disease remains American’s number one killer, claiming more lives than any other cause of death, according to the American Heart Association. Believe it…
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Does the sound of a drill make you flinch or cringe? Do you worry about your twice-yearly dental checkup? Trust Drs. David M. Shipper and Howard J. Vogeland and our team at Central Park West Dental when we say you’re not alone! In fact, the Journal of the American Dental Association has estimated that 30…
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At Central Park West Dental we know one thing no patient likes hearing when visiting our office is “root canal.” But what, exactly, is a root canal, and when might you need one? A root canal is a treatment Dr. David M. Shipper and Dr. Howard J. Vogel use to repair and save a tooth…
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At Central Park West Dental, we know most folks enjoy a hot-brewed coffee or tea in the morning, followed by a cola (or more coffee) in the afternoon. But what many don’t know is that both coffee and tea are especially tough on your teeth, because tannic acid (the substance that makes the dark color)…
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