If you've ever needed a dental crown, you know the routine: get numbed up, get a temporary crown, wait two to three weeks for a lab to make the real one, then come back for a second appointment to have it placed. At Gotham Dental, we've replaced that entire process with a single visit — thanks to CEREC technology.
Read MoreTime is a luxury in Manhattan. That is why our diagnostic workflow is designed to be as fast and accurate as possible. We’ve integrated state-of-theart tools to ensure your check-ups are thorough without keeping you in the chair longer than necessary.
Read MoreColor therapy glasses are soft, tinted lenses patients wear during dental treatment to block exam-light glare and create a calmer visual environment. They don't replace anesthesia or sedation, but they're a simple, no-cost comfort option offered to help ease dental anxiety — one of the most common reasons people delay dental care.
Read MoreWondering whether your NYC dentist accepts your insurance plan? It's one of the first questions patients ask — and rightfully so. Navigating dental insurance can be confusing, and the last thing you want is an unexpected bill after your appointment. Here's everything you need to know about dental insurance at Gotham Dental, and what to do before you book.
Read MoreA great smile is built on a foundation of both art and science. At Gotham Dental, we don't just 'apply' veneers; we design them to complement yourunique facial structure, lip line, and personality. In our gallery-style office, we treat every smile makeover as a custom commission.
Read MorePlanning a smile transformation should be as precise as it is exciting. At Gotham Dental, we have retired the messy, 'goopy' impression molds of the past. Instead, we utilize the iTero scanner to capture a perfect 3D digital model of your teeth in just minutes.
Read MoreDental anxiety is real, but it shouldn't stand in the way of your health. At Gotham Dental,
we strive for painless dentistry.
Read MoreYour 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.
Read MoreLet’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!
Read MoreMany 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!
Read MoreOh, 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.
Read MoreLooking 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.
Read MoreTed-Ed explains the evolution of teeth.
Read MoreHi 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…
Read MoreWe 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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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?
Read MoreEver 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.
Read MoreWHAT 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.
Read MoreA 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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