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HPV and Oral Cancer

September 22nd, 2021

HPV, or human papillomavirus, is the most common sexually transmitted infection in the country. There are over 100 strains of HPV, and, while most of these infections leave our systems on their own with no long-term ill effects, some cancers have been linked to certain “high risk” strains of the virus. One of these strains,…
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Is a Crown Necessary for My Child’s Baby Tooth?

September 15th, 2021

Part of the charm of your child’s smile is those delicate, diminutive baby teeth. We enjoy those smiles while we can, because soon enough, primary teeth make way for the adult teeth that will last your child a lifetime. So you might be surprised if Dr. David Shipper and Dr. Howard Vogel and our team…
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Your Options for Sedation Dentistry

September 8th, 2021

Fear of going to the dentist is more common than you may think. That’s why Dr. David Shipper and Dr. Howard Vogel and our team want to make your visit as relaxing as possible. Your anxiety about pain or routine procedures doesn’t have to stop you from visiting our New York, NY office; we offer…
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Football Season? Practice Dental Defense

September 1st, 2021

It’s finally football season, and whether you’re on the field, at the game, or watching at home with friends, it’s time to work on some defensive dental strategies. Taking the Field If you’re playing team football, you already know just how important your mouthguard is. So important, it’s actually part of every uniform. But if…
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