The Dental & The Incidental
My blogging journey began in 2009, when few dentists shared their thoughts online. What began as an occasional musing about dentistry has since become a passionate commitment. I’ve published at least one new blog post every month for over 15 years. That’s more than 200 posts and counting!…
Are you considering dental implants? Whether you’re one of my NYC patients or just searching online to learn more, I know this is an important step on your journey to a healthier, more confident smile. As an implant dentist with years of experience, I’d like to help you…
There’s nothing more painful than a toothache (except maybe childbirth!). It can come on without warning and knock you right off your feet. If you’ve ever had one, you know what I mean. While the best thing to do is get to a dentist immediately, I understand that’s…
For the past eight Memorial Day weekends, I have celebrated the start of summer with my friends on Fire Island. But not this year. Rather than strolling the sandy seashores of our beautiful beach, I found myself wandering the hallowed halls of higher learning at Cornell University where…
There’s a pretty good chance you’ve been brushing your teeth exactly the same way since you were a little kid. In fact, you may not even realize there is a wrong way and a right way to brush your teeth. From too stiff bristles to not rinsing enough,…
For some reason, the phrase “dental crown” evokes a frightened response from many patients, especially if it’s the first time they ever faced the proposition that they may need one. This sense of alarm is based on a common misconception that getting a dental crown means that you…
So on this day before Thanksgiving, a windy, wet Wednesday (its not really that windy, I just like the alliteration), I am sitting at Lenny’s Bagels on the Upper West Side cogitating my feelings of thankfulness. I am grateful for so many things, not the least of which…
