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Relax with Sedation Dentistry

October 21st, 2015

Dr. David Shipper and Dr. Howard Vogel and our team at Central Park West Dental understand that many of our patients have a fear of dentistry. You may be concerned about experiencing pain from sensitive teeth or routine procedures. General anxiety is also common. Do not put off visiting our New York, NY office; we…
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Thumb Sucking, Pacifiers, and Your Baby's Teeth

October 14th, 2015

Sucking is a common instinct for babies and the use of a pacifier or their thumb offers a sense of safety and security, as well a way to relax. According to the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, the majority of children will stop using a pacifier and stop sucking their thumb on their own between…
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Year-End Insurance Reminder

October 7th, 2015

Dr. David Shipper and Dr. Howard Vogel, as well as our team at Central Park West Dental, would like to give those patients with flex spend, health savings, or insurance benefits a friendly end of the year reminder that it’s high time to schedule your dental visits so you optimize your benefit. Now is the…
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Dentistry around the World

September 30th, 2015

From the clinical perspective, dentistry is similar around the world. Dentists, like Dr. David Shipper and Dr. Howard Vogel, go to school, obtain a license, and work hard to prevent and treat tooth decay, gum disease, oral infections, throat or oral cancer, tooth loss, and other conditions that might limit a person’s ability to smile,…
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