Treatment For Stress-Induced Jaw Pain
Everyday dilemmas cause some individuals to respond by clenching their jaw or grinding their teeth. Daily commuting, work problems, or an overpacked schedule are some persistent culprits. Teeth grinding and jaw clenching can trigger or exacerbate a painful condition called TMD or Temporomandibular Joint Disorder. TMD is often mistakenly called ‘TMJ,’ the acronym for temporomandibular […]
Our Top Priority At The Exchange Dental Group In New York
At The Exchange Dental Group, our passion is helping patients achieve and maintain a healthy and beautiful smile. Doctor Todd Goldstein’s considerable experience, advanced skills, and exacting standards ensure the ultimate in patient satisfaction. Because each man, woman, and child has unique dental needs, we develop a personalized treatment plan that addresses each patient’s challenges […]
Afraid of the Dentist? 5 Ways to Reduce Dental Anxiety
Talk to your dentist There’s something about having knowledge of anything unknown that makes us feel less afraid or at least more self-assured handling the unknown. If you consider dentistry an unknown topic, maybe you can educate yourself by asking your dentist lots of questions. Find a dentist willing to listen to your fearful thoughts […]
Can You Name 9 Dental Specialties?
Most Battery Park people probably know how a pediatric dentist differs from an orthodontist. Some Financial District dental patients may even know the unique focus of endodontists. But few New York residents probably know that the American Dental Association recognizes nine dental specialties. Today’s post looks at the specific disciplines within the fascinating world of […]
Smile Makeovers: First Things First
Hello, I’m Doctor Todd Goldstein of The Exchange Dental Group. Thanks for visiting my blog. In today’s post, we will focus on something that happens occasionally when a patient requests cosmetic dentistry from their New York dentist. Let me set the stage. The patient comes in for a consultation about a smile makeover. We’ll call […]
How Oral Inflammation Affects Your Health
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 body’s immune system wants to rid […]
10 Terrific Tooth Tips From The Exchange Dental Group
1. If you have kids and your municipal water supply does not have the recommended level of fluoride, talk to your pediatrician about fluoride supplements. Fluoride strengthens both the teeth you can see and the ones still forming in the jaw. 2. Set a timer when you brush to make sure you spend at least […]
Wear a Crown in New York
Some New York residents who have a weak or broken tooth may want to research dental crowns as a solution to improve their smile and overall oral health. A Dental Crown is a Durable Restoration A crown is really a cap or covering that is tooth-shaped and when it is in place, it will cover […]
Can You Completely Restore a Smile With Several Missing Teeth?
People who have lost one or more of their natural teeth may think they will never again be able to eat normally, let alone smile without wanting to cover gaps in their teeth. There is good news: dental implants like those available from The Exchange Dental Group in New York City can restore your eating […]
Hiccups In Your Dental Routine
The most common times people stop to brush their teeth are morning and night – either before or after breakfast, after dinner, or at bedtime. Common concerns that come with this routine involve hiccups in the schedule, from family life, shift work, or exhaustion. Sometimes after dinner isn’t super cut and dried. Many New York […]