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Posted November 13, 2020 / Blog, Patient Care
Park Slope Dental Arts

Mouthguards – Do They Really Work?

Sore jaw? Restless nights? Play sports? If any of these apply to you, you might be surprised to hear that you could use a mouthguard!    Functions of Mouthguards Mouthguards are solid pieces of plastic that keep your teeth and jaw in a specific resting position. The basic function of a mouthguard is protection. Mouthguards… (Read More)

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Posted October 27, 2020 / Blog, Dental Health
Park Slope Dental Arts

Can Children Have Gum Disease?

The smallest smiles in your family are as vulnerable to oral health issues as you are—likely even more so! Your oral hygiene regimen may already be thorough enough to keep your teeth free from cavities and your gums safe from gingivitis, but young ones typically need help brushing and flossing for years before their skills… (Read More)

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Posted October 13, 2020 / Blog, Dental Technology
Park Slope Dental Arts

It’s a Bird, It’s a Plane, It’s…Invisalign®!

If you have a crooked tooth, odd spaces between your teeth or a poor bite, you might be considering all of your orthodontic options. Orthodontics is a specialty in dentistry that realigns your bite and teeth for the best possible look and function.  Did you know that our ancestors actually had naturally larger jaws? This… (Read More)

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Posted September 27, 2020 / Blog, Dental Services, Dental Technology
Park Slope Dental Arts

Dental Bridges 101

A hole in your smile is never a positive thing. It negatively affects physical appearance, eating, speaking, and your overall sense of confidence and well-being. Let Park Slope Dental Arts bridge the gap between where you are with your smile and where you want to be! A missing tooth or teeth can also cause jaw… (Read More)

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Posted September 13, 2020 / Blog, Patient Care
Park Slope Dental Arts

Caring for Your Dentures

The image of a glass full of false teeth on the nightstand is plastered all throughout popular culture. You would think that soaking your dentures in water and cleaner is sufficient, but Park Slope Dental Arts reminds us that proper denture care requires more than just that.  In fact, denture maintenance is an important part of oral… (Read More)

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Posted August 27, 2020 / Blog, Dental Services
Park Slope Dental Arts

Should I Let My Teen Whiten Their Teeth?

Do you remember feeling like standards of beauty were unattainable when you were a teenager? Heck, many of feel this way as adults! It makes sense that teenagers might be concerned with the appearance of their smile and pine for bright white smiles the same way adults do, because they’re often exposed to the same… (Read More)

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Posted August 13, 2020 / Blog, Dental Technology
Park Slope Dental Arts

Mail-Order Braces: Buyer Beware

Mail-order braces are a controversial dental topic, and Park Slope Dental Arts weighs in today. Direct-to-consumer orthodontics companies make many appealing promises—no dental visits, aligners delivered to your door, and lower costs. But are the risks worth it? Not according to this consumer alert from the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO). As of November 2017,… (Read More)

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Posted July 27, 2020 / Blog, Dental Services, Dental Technology
Park Slope Dental Arts

Veneers Can Give You Back Your Smile!

Having a great smile is a privilege that everyone should enjoy. The confidence that comes from having genuine pride in your pearly whites is irreplaceable. However, many of us struggle with imperfections in our teeth. Broken, chipped, cracked, stained, and crooked teeth can really put a damper on your smile. At Park Slope Dental Arts,… (Read More)

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Posted July 13, 2020 / Blog, Dental Health, Dental Services
Park Slope Dental Arts

How Dental Sealants Keep Cavities at Bay!

If you are a parent, you probably know how difficult it is to get children to brush and floss regularly. On top of that, young children often lack the necessary motor skills to properly care for their teeth. We want your whole family to have excellent dental health, so here’s some information on how Park… (Read More)

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Posted June 27, 2020 / Blog, Dental Technology
Park Slope Dental Arts

The Benefits of Composite Fillings

Traditionally, dentists have used what’s known as amalgam, or special metal alloys, to fill cavities. However, modern dental medicine has advanced to the point that Park Slope Dental Arts can offer Brooklyn patients a much better option for filling holes caused by tooth decay: composite fillings. At Park Slope Dental Arts, we would like to… (Read More)

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We love talking about oral health. Contact your Brooklyn dentists, Drs. Lee, Yoon, and Lorenzo at Park Slope Dental Arts today, we would be happy to talk with you!

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