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New Braces? Time to Level Up Your Brushing Game

August 27th, 2025

You’re an old pro at brushing and flossing by now—after all, you’ve devoted years to looking after your dental health, carefully brushing for two minutes twice each day and flossing daily. But now, you’ve entered unfamiliar territory—orthodontic treatment. It’s time to level up your brushing game to protect your teeth and gums while you create…
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When is the best time to floss?

August 20th, 2025

At Central Park West Dental, we prefer our patients to practice good oral hygiene between office visits. Part of that process includes flossing, which Dr. David Shipper and Dr. Howard Vogel will tell you, is the process of cleaning between the teeth to remove food and debris from the areas that are hard to reach…
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Can You Stop a Cavity Before It Starts?

August 13th, 2025

You’re busy getting ready for your day, and of course you’re starting your day off right by looking after your dental health. A two-minute brushing, some careful flossing, and—wait, is that a white spot on your tooth? If your mirror reveals a patch of white on your enamel, it could be a symptom of early…
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Sunbeams and Beaming Smiles

August 6th, 2025

Long days in the sun’s rays offer you lots of options for outdoor activities. Beach time? Vacation? Open-air concerts? Baseball, biking, board sports? No matter what plans you have for these sunny days in New York, NY, we have some tips to keep your smile beaming.Use SunscreenSunscreen is good for all ages and skin tones,…
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