Taking care of your teeth does more for you than just keep your smile shining; oral health can help you prevent medical diseases far beyond tooth decay, and the condition of your teeth is often a telling sign of certain medical problems arising in other parts of your body. Anxiety or Sleep Disorders Do you...
Halloween doesn’t have to be filled with sugar to be sweet! Financial District Dentist Dr. Kandar wants to help you treat your teeth to some spooky and nutritious Halloween fun this year! Here are a few tips to keep in mind. Bob for Apples Have you ever bobbed for apples? This classic fall game is...
Keeping your teeth healthy requires a well-rounded approach. Although Dr. Kandar can help you learn the best ways to maintain your oral health, here are a few tips to keep in mind. Maintain a Routine Maintaining a strict dental hygiene routine is one of the best ways that you can keep a healthy and happy...
It’s not always easy to stay away from sweets during the holidays, and some people might find it difficult to schedule time for tooth-brushing with all the gifts to be wrapped and the holiday cheer to be spread, but there are a few things you can do to give yourself the gift of a healthy...
Bad breath, aching jaw, painful chewing, and swollen gums -- sound familiar? It might surprise you to learn that hundreds of Americans suffer from gum disease, or periodontal disease, and if these painful symptoms remind you of your daily life, you may be one of them. Here's what to know about it and how you...
It can be notoriously hard to say no to Halloween candy when the season comes around. Whatever your candy of choice, make sure to enjoy it - but also make sure to enjoy your Halloween season with your oral health in mind! Here are just a few ways you and your kids can enjoy this...
With Valentine’s Day coming up, it's time to brush up on ways to make sure you're at your best when it comes to oral health. Of course, we can all name the usual suspects when it comes to the most offensive bad breath foods. Garlic, onions, tuna fish, & some stinky cheeses certainly top the...
People begin to learn about dental health from a very young age when teeth first begin to show up. But in spite of such early awareness, many people fail to maintain good dental health through their adult life. Good dental health means brushing and flossing your teeth every day, and regular visits to a dentist...
Halloween is just around the corner, and although candy consumption is almost unavoidable this time of year, the Academy of General Dentistry(AGD) wants parents and children to know that there are both good and bad candy options, both of which may find their way into children's trick-or-treat bags this fall. Here's what to know about...
