One of the main reasons people lose their teeth is gum recession from poor gum health. The older you become, the more precautions you should take to defend your gum health. Healthy gums are key to keeping your entire mouth healthy. Your gums are the foundation that hold your teeth in. Poor gum health can…
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What is ‘ General Dentistry ‘? Here are a couple definitions, found from around the web: The World Health Organization defines General Dentistry as “the science and art of preventing, diagnosing and treating diseases, injuries and malformations of the teeth, jaws and mouth”. According to Wikipedia : A dentist is a healthcare professional qualified to…
Recently there has been coverage in many mass market media outlets about a recently published study linking dental x-rays to a certain kind of brain tumor. If you would like to look at this closely for yourself, you may see the original research published here. Or you may read the synopsis of it by the American…
A recent study published in General Dentistry found that irreversible damage to tooth enamel results from increased levels of sports and energy drink consumption. Many people, particularly adolescents and young adults that are the primary market for such drinks, don’t realize the high acidity of these drinks and the tooth damage that can result. Due…
If you are planning extensive cosmetic dental work, you may be wondering whether to do it all at once or one procedure at a time over an extended period. Here are some factors to consider: Cost In the long run, It is less expensive to do it all at once. At Marc J. Beshar Dentistry…
When it comes to cosmetic dentistry, tooth whitening is one of the easiest and rewarding procedures. There are also a lot of teeth whitening options for those of us in the Midtown area. How do you find a good tooth whitening procedure? Visiting your local Midtown dentist is a good start! Whitening your teeth is an…
Are you a busy NYC resident suffering with a toothache, but ignoring the pain? Have you started chewing on one side of your mouth to avoid your sensitive teeth? Have you stopped drinking hot and cold beverages to alleviate the discomfort? Dental pain is like an unpaid speeding ticket, ignoring it won’t make it go…
I’m Dr. Marc Beshar DMD of Marc J. Beshar Dentistry in NYC. My cosmetic dentistry clients often ask me if chewing xylitol gum is an effective substitute for tooth brushing and having an NYC dental exam on a regular basis. Before I answer that question, let me tell you a little bit about xylitol: Xylitol…
