How Oral Inflammation Can Impact Your Health in Manhattan
Swollen and painful gums are symptoms of periodontal disease, an inflammatory gum disease. Swelling occurs from an auto-immune response of the body reacting to an infection. Infections are noticeable through pain, redness, and warmth. If the infection is left untreated, it can affect the bone near the teeth. The bodyโs immune system wants to rid […]
Let’s Talk About Your Smile in Manhattan
Hello, I’m Doctor Goldstein of The Exchange Dental Group in New York. I am dedicated to upgrading smiles through cosmetic dentistry. Few physical improvements have such a dramatic impact on attractiveness and self-confidence as a smile makeover. Excellent oral health and a beautiful smile contribute to overall physical health and a high quality of life. […]
Say Goodbye To Old Amalgam Fillings in Manhattan
Can you remember what your teeth looked like before you had your first cavity? When you opened your mouth to laugh or yawn, the people with you could see only pearly white molar surfaces. (Unless, of course, you had been munching Oreos.) The Exchange Dental Group can ensure your smile is as good as new […]
How Tooth Grinding Can Damage Your Smile in Manhattan
What is Tooth Grinding? Tooth grinding (or bruxism in doctor-speak) is a common behavior among people of all ages. It is when a person involuntarily clenches their jaw or rubs their teeth together. Tooth grinding can take place during the day or night and can affect children and adults. Some men and women grind their […]
A Manhattan Dentist’s Indispensable Tool: The X-ray
Providing quality dental care is much easier for dentists when they have extensive, comprehensive information about their patientโs oral health. At The Exchange Dental Group, we use the latest dental technology to assist our patients. Pictures are more accurate than written notes. To go a step further: pictures that show what’s going on below the […]
7 Steps For A Healthy Smile in Manhattan
ย “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” Benjamin Franklin coined this phrase as advice for fire safety. However, like all timeless quotes, it applies to many more characteristics of modern New York life, particularly dental health. Keeping your smile beautiful and healthy is done most effectively with preventative measures. Some critical guidelines […]
Itย’s Better To Prevent A Cavity in Manhattan Than Fill One
The Exchange Dental Group in New York is committed to your oral health, and Dr. Goldstein is a distinctive dental professional passionate about preventative dentistry. What is preventative dentistry? The goal of preventative dentistry is to keep oral health so that no restorative dental work ever becomes necessary. In other words, preventing cavities, gum disease, […]
A Facelift For Your Teeth in Manhattan?
Today’s post focuses on an effective and versatile cosmetic dental procedureโporcelain veneers. Veneers are individual covers for the front part of teeth. They are a phenomenal way to fix a myriad of tooth imperfections such as chips, stains, yellowing, unattractive shapes, or minimal misalignment. Have you ever sought a minimally invasive facelift for a tooth […]
Unexplained Headaches Or Jaw Pain in New York City?
Hello! Iโm Todd Goldstein of The Exchange Dental Group in New York. I have been practicing quality general and cosmetic dentistry for many years. Today’s post focuses on malocclusion or bad bite. Malocclusion is the dental term for a problem in the way your top and bottom teeth come together. The ideal bite is when […]
Inlays/Onlays: Less Invasive Than Complete Crowns
Restorative dentistry has come a long way over the years and there are now several effective ways to correct decayed teeth. In today’s post, we are going to focus on two similar types of restorations: dental inlays and onlays. Where possible, an inlay or an onlay can be a less-invasive alternative to a complete crown […]
