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Osteoporosis and Oral Health
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Sep. 19, 2023.
Today, the doctor and our team at Elmwood Park Dental Center PC thought we would examine the relationship between osteoporosis and oral health, since 40 million Americans have osteoporosis or
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Dental X-Ray Safety
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Sep. 12, 2023.
It's easy to be skeptical about X-rays whether we speak of a full-body X-ray or a dental X-ray. Radiation is radiation. It's vital to know all the facts before judging
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Back to School? Remember Your Dental Homework!
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Sep. 05, 2023.
It’s a busy time of year. Book lists! Supplies! New clothes! (How did they outgrow those shoes already?) And while you’re preparing your family’s list of back-to-school necessities, here are
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Celebrate Labor Day by Getting Away
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Aug. 29, 2023.
Labor Day honors the contributions that workers have made to this country, and for many Americans, the holiday is a great time to relax at home with family and friends.
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Fluoride Treatments—They’re Not Just for Kids!
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Aug. 22, 2023.
Fluoride has been one of the great game-changers in children’s dental health. Drinking fluoridated water. Using fluoride toothpaste. Scheduling fluoride treatments. All of these child-friendly dental habits help prevent cavities
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How do I know if I’m at risk for oral cancer?
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Aug. 15, 2023.
Every year, over 50,000 North Americans are diagnosed with oral or throat cancer, which has a higher death rate than many other common cancers, including cervical cancer, testicular cancer, Hodgkin’s
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Most Valuable Dental Treatments
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Aug. 08, 2023.
At Elmwood Park Dental Center PC, we work to find a dental plan that will work best and most effectively for you. But we’ve found that three treatments tend to
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The Dog Days of Summer
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Aug. 01, 2023.
Here we are in the middle of the hottest time of the year. Yes, it’s the dog days of summer. But, wait—just what are “the dog days of summer,” anyway?
The
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How Often Should You Have Your Teeth Cleaned?
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jul. 25, 2023.
That’s a good question! But first, we’re going to do that roundabout thing where we consider other questions before circling back to our original topic. Trust us, we’ll get there!
Why
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Three Reasons We're Fans of Fluoride
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jul. 18, 2023.
Why all the fuss about fluoride? Your dentist recommends it, your toothpaste is formulated with it, most of our drinking water contains it. Just what is it about this mineral
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Treatment Options for TMD
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jul. 11, 2023.
Temporomandibular dysfunction (TMD) refers to a diverse range of disorders that relate to muscular function in the jaw and face — the temporomandibular joint (TMJ). That could mean difficulty opening
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Happy Fourth of July!
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jul. 04, 2023.
Happy Independence Day from the doctor and team! The Fourth of July celebrations in America may have changed a lot over the years, but there is no doubt that we
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How to Prevent Dry Socket
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jun. 27, 2023.
When you have a tooth extracted, your body immediately sets to work to help protect the affected area. The blood that collects at the site of the extraction clots to
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Quit Smoking to Save Your Smile
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jun. 20, 2023.
You have probably counted a hundred reasons to stop smoking. It’s unhealthy. It’s expensive. It annoys the people around you. You have to schedule your day around the next cigarette.
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Keeping Your Teeth Strong and Healthy
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jun. 13, 2023.
What is the strongest part of our bodies? Do you think it might be our bones, which help us move and protect our brains, hearts and other organs? Or could
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Water Features
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jun. 06, 2023.
Heading for the beach! Hiking to the lake! Keeping cool with a tall, frosty glass of ice water in a foreign bistro, or taking a refreshing gulp from the fountain
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