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Bacterial Heart Attack

Bacterial Heart Attack

Taking good care of your mouth, teeth and gums is a worthy goal in and of itself. Good oral and dental hygiene can help prevent bad breath, tooth decay and gum disease — and can help you keep your teeth as you get older. (Read more about Bacterial Heart Attack)

DENTAL DECAY

DENTAL DECAY

Megan Moynihan never suspected that her regularly scheduled visit to the dentist would have her facing the drill. “I came in for a check-up and a cleaning and they took X-rays. It turned out that I had 7 cavities,” says Megan. (Read more about DENTAL DECAY)

FLUORIDE DENTAL IMPLANTS

FLUORIDE DENTAL IMPLANTS

For 25-year old Jon Delutio, it’s important to be able to flash those pearly whites this fall. “I am getting married in October. I wanted it to look better than what I have now,” explains Jon. The dental implant he has is what’s known as a... (Read more about FLUORIDE DENTAL IMPLANTS)

Gumming up Heart Health

Gumming up Heart Health

General recommendations for heart health are: get about 40 minutes of exercise at least 3 times a week, cut dietary fat and salt intake, pay attention to your blood pressure and cholesterol. But can taking care of your gums help your heart? It... (Read more about Gumming up Heart Health)

Halitosis: Bad Breath!

Halitosis: Bad Breath!

Do you have stinky breath? Not a socially acceptable question, but then again, if you have it, you’d certainly want to know and get rid of it. But how do you do that…and prevent it even? The latest research shows a lot of what’s out there... (Read more about Halitosis: Bad Breath!)

Healthwrap Oral Health

Healthwrap Oral Health

A new review suggests dentists need to spend more time, using psychology to convince people to do a better job at improving their oral health. The fact is, tooth brushing and flossing remain the keys to oral health. They are the most important... (Read more about Healthwrap Oral Health)

Kissing and Cavities

Kissing and Cavities

Ah yes….it’s Valentine’s day…. And what better time than talk about the health pros and cons of ….kissing! Could a kiss be hazardous to your health? Could it actually be beneficial? Not to ruin the whole experience for you, but have you... (Read more about Kissing and Cavities)

Oral Cancer Screening

Oral Cancer Screening

There is an exciting new test being rolled out in dentist’s offices that will hopefully have a huge impact on mouth cancer, something that hits around 30,000 Americans each year, believe it or not. (Read more about Oral Cancer Screening)

SNAP-ON-TEETH

SNAP-ON-TEETH

Along with picking out the perfect wedding gown, bride to be, Jennifer Vasquez, also wants the perfect smile on her wedding day. Jennifer saved herself considerable time and money by opting for snap-on teeth. “Over the years, my teeth have been... (Read more about SNAP-ON-TEETH)

TEETH WHITENING

TEETH WHITENING

So you want to have a beautiful smile? You might be considering tooth whitening. But for many, the process may not have the results one wants, and they may have problems with the whitening process. With all the colas and coffees and smoking... (Read more about TEETH WHITENING)

TMJ Disorder

TMJ Disorder

10 million suffer from TMJ or temperal-mandibular joint disorder. TMJ is often used to describe dysfunctions of the jaw and associated joints. TMJ may develop due to lost or crooked teeth, an overbite, degenerative arthritis, muscle spasms and... (Read more about TMJ Disorder)

Teeth Whitening

Teeth Whitening

A lot of people want to have a brighter smile. But laser treatments can be incredibly expensive. Now, there is a non-laser treatment system that whitens teeth really quickly--in one session--and it will not cost you an arm and a leg. (Read more about Teeth Whitening)

Types of Teeth and Tooth Decay

Types of Teeth and Tooth Decay

In this animation we will show the different types of adult teeth. What actually causes tooth decay and how that process can be prevented? (Read more about Types of Teeth and Tooth Decay)

Whitening ToothPaste

Whitening ToothPaste

So you want to flash those pearly whites? Sure you can get yourself lasered, you can go to your dentist to get bleached, but what about the low tech method: toothpaste. Dr. Marc Liechtung, a cosmetic dentist and owner of this laser whitening... (Read more about Whitening ToothPaste)

Manhattan Dentist Manhattan

Dr. William Esh

Dr. William Esh

West End Dental
243 West End Ave
New York City, NY 10023
Call (888) 248-8345

Manhattan Dentist - Dr. William Esh At West End Dental we use advanced dentistry techniques and modern materials for both general and cosmetic dentistry. Our dental specialists are experienced in oral surgery and newly developing technologies such as dental implants. The size of our three adjoining office spaces and our multi-specialty facilities in Manhattan allow us to keep our fees down and all under one big roof. Extensive computer capabilities enable us to work with most insurance plans.

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Invisible Braces Upper East Side New York

 New Century Smile Dental Arts

New Century Smile Dental Arts

New Century Smile Dental Arts
250 E. 58th st
Manhattan, NY 10022
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If your teeth are slightly crooked, it's understandable that you would want to find an effective way to straighten them out. However, the process of wearing braces can seem as unappealing as leaving your teeth the way they are, making you feel less confident about showing off your smile. But, the professionals at New Century Smile Dental Arts offers a more attractive alternative to noticeable looking braces at his practice in Upper East Side, New York. They provide invisible braces designed to help you achieve that beautiful straight-looking smile without having to share the secret.

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