When we think of sports and dental damage, we naturally think of hockey and football. But when it comes to the actual number of dental injuries suffered each year, vying for top seed is the game of basketball. How is this possible? After all, football and hockey are categorized as “collision sports”! But along with…
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Sometimes food that’s good for your body isn’t necessarily the best for your teeth. Dr. David Shipper and Dr. Howard Vogel and our team want you to know which healthy foods can harm your teeth and gums, and what steps you can take to continue enjoying these foods, even when you’re dieting. When you begin…
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Many adults wonder if they should continue to receive fluoride treatments. Our team at Central Park West Dental wants to set the record straight about the usefulness of fluoride treatment for adults. There are several reasons fluoride treatments could be beneficial to you as a grownup. If you have a high risk for cavities, topical…
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Every year, over 50,000 North Americans are diagnosed with oral or throat cancer, which has a higher death rate than many other common cancers, including cervical cancer, testicular cancer, Hodgkin’s lymphoma, and thyroid or skin cancers. The high death rate results from the fact that most oral cancers go undiagnosed until the disease is well…
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