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I can't stop grinding my teeth! How can a dentist help?

July 27th, 2016

Dr. David Shipper and Dr. Howard Vogel will tell you that while you are sleep, your mouth may be very active. If you find yourself waking up with headaches, facial pain, neck aches, or a sore jaw, you may have tooth grinding, a condition we also call bruxism. We see many people who experience some…
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Can my body reject my dental implant?

July 20th, 2016

According to the International Congress of Oral Implantologists it is rare that your body will reject your dental implants. However, this does not mean that your dental implant will not fail. A successful dental implant is one that is placed in healthy bone and is properly cared for after the surgery takes place. There is…
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My gums are inflamed. What can I do?

July 13th, 2016

Inflamed gums are a fairly common dental issue, but unfortunately, many people don't take the problem seriously enough. If you ignore inflamed gums and continue your usual routine, you could be encouraging a much more severe inflammation problem, and the pain that goes along with that. Fortunately, it is quite easy to relieve inflamed gums…
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Teeth Whitening For a Bright Summer

July 6th, 2016

Summer brings sunshine and warm weather, and many of our patients begin thinking about brightening their smiles this time of year. A whiter smile is one just one visit away at Central Park West Dental! Teeth whitening is safe, quick, and inexpensive. It can be used to correct many tooth discolorations which may have been…
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