How the STA Wand is redefining painless dentistry
Dental anxiety is real, but it shouldn't stand in the way of your health. At Gotham Dental,
we’ve reimagined the traditional clinic as a gallery-style retreat in the heart of Flatiron.
The STA Wand: Painless Anesthesia
The most stressful part of a dental visit is often the needle. We use the STA Wand, a computer-
controlled system that delivers anesthesia so gently you barely feel it. No more heavy, numb face
for hours after your appointment. Contact us today if you have questions regarding this.
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Why Early Detection of Cavities is so important?
We know that nobody wants to have a cavity. But if you do, early detection is a key element to getting them taken care of quickly, more cost efficiently and in an easier process. A cavity is basically a hole in your tooth that develops as decay erodes the tooth structure
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How often should I replace my toothbrush?
Your toothbrush or toothbrush head for electric toothbrush should be replaced approximately every 3 months. After that amount of time, your toothbrush will lose it’s effectiveness.. As we are sure you have noticed, the bristles can become frayed or begin to bend and shift in different directions.
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A little Dental Cleaning Game Break
Let’s test your knowledge. Can you find the formal name of a dental teeth cleaning in this word search?
OK, we will tell you what it is. A dental cleaning, also known as a prophylaxis, is a procedure where tartar and build-up on the teeth is removed and the teeth cleaned. A professional teeth cleaning is important to have every six months. Basically, to get all of those difficult to reach places that we don’t reach when brushing and flossing on our own!
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Should you go to the dentist while you are pregnant?
Many pregnant women think that they have to skip their dental appointments until after their baby arrives. This is definitely not the case! Actually, we recommend getting a checkup (and a cleaning) during pregnancy. As we all know, pregnancy comes along with many hormonal changes. And those changes don’t skip your mouth!
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Why Flossing is so Important
Oh, flossing. Everyone’s favorite subject! Here’s the thing, while most everybody doesn’t WANT to do it, if you aren’t doing it, you are not cleaning your teeth! If you are not flossing, bacteria are growing and living between your teeth and under your gums, causing odor, tooth decay, gum disease , staining, and bleeding. Flossing is basically brushing between teeth as your toothbrush will not reach those areas.
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How to Fight Aging And Live Healthier!
Looking for amazing anti-aging tools. Here’s a place to start: with your teeth. We all know that brushing is necessary for your teeth, but why? When you brush your teeth, you help remove food and plaque. Plaque is a sticky white film that forms on your teeth containing bacteria. That bacteria can cause a whole host of issues if not taken care of (and teeth aren’t brushed). The acid that bacteria produces attacks the tooth enamel, which can eventually lead to tartar buildup, inflammation in the gums and gum disease.
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Want to know why your teeth are so strong? Ted-Ed tells us.
Ted-Ed explains the evolution of teeth.
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Heading to the Dentist During Covid-19 For Your Six Month Dental Cleaning and Check-up
Hi everyone,
Navigating through these unprecedented times has been a difficult task for all of us and we just wanted to check in and say hello. And also give you a lot of information all crammed into one blog post…
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Gotham Dental Office re-opening
We have looked forward to the day that we would be able to welcome you back to the office. We are happy to inform you that as of June 3 we will be fully re-opening the office.
The safety and comfort of our patients and our staff is, and has always been, our highest priority.
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Have tooth sensitivity? This may be why.
IF YOU CAN’T REALLY enjoy ice cream because every bite sends a nasty jolt through your teeth, then you know what it’s like to deal with tooth sensitivity. You aren’t alone in that; at least one in eight people in the U.S. has sensitive teeth, including kids. So why does this happen to so many of us?
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How do your teeth develop?
Ever wonder how your teeth develop? Most of us parents with teething babies have probably wondered that multiple times…unfortunately, in the middle of the night. But our teeth begin to form long before we are born.
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Sugar, Its Many Aliases, and Your Teeth
WHAT COMES TO MIND when you hear the word “sugar”? Probably your favorite type of candy or dessert, maybe your favorite soda. You probably didn’t picture barbecue sauce, granola bars, flavored yogurt, or fruit juice, but all of these and plenty more foods you wouldn’t suspect are loaded with sugar. That isn’t great news for our oral health.
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Does your toothbrush have an app yet?
A recently written NY Times article focuses on dental technology and digital dentistry. Ask us about the digital dentistry that we use in the office.
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Common Toothbrush Mistakes to Avoid
AINTAINING GOOD DENTAL health isn’t just about the quantity of your brushing — it’s also about the quality. There are several mistakes many of us make when brushing our teeth, whether because we’re using the wrong tools or because we’re using the right tools the wrong way.
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How Does Swimming Affect Teeth?
HAVE YOU EVER NOTICED any extra sensitivity in your teeth after a fun afternoon swimming? You aren’t imagining things, though it usually takes more than just one trip to the local pool before there are any effects. But what does swimming have to do with tooth sensitivity?
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These quotes have us smiling!
WORKING IN THE DENTAL health business, one of our favorite things to see is our patients’ smiles. So today, we thought we’d celebrate those happy faces by sharing some of our favorite quotes about smiling!
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It's Time to Kick that Ice Chewing Habit!
CHEWING ICE MIGHT SEEM refreshing in the moment, but it’s not doing any favors for your teeth in the long run. Today we’re going to take a look at why ice chewing is such a common habit despite the dangers it poses, as well as what someone with this habit can do to stop.
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Train your child to be a flossing ninja
BEING A GOOD NINJA isn’t just about mastering the nunchaku and learning to move about completely undetected; it’s also about keeping one’s teeth and gums healthy and strong. One of our greatest weapons against gum disease and tooth decay is a good flossing habit….
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