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Silver Diamine Fluoride, SDF, is an alternative treatment for tooth decay under certain conditions. Treatment of children’s deciduous (primary or “baby”) and permanent (“adult”) teeth with silver diamine fluoride is a rather new strategy provided by pediatric dentist Dr. Babich located on Manhattan’s Upper East Side aimed at preventing tooth decay (dental caries) and at arresting existing tooth decay.
What Is Tooth Decay?

Tooth decay is a bacterial infection, in which bacteria of the oral cavity, the main culprit is Streptococcus mutans, metabolize dietary sugars to sticky polymers that allow them to adhere within a biofilm to the tooth surface. In addition, bacterial metabolism of dietary sugars forms acidic end-products that demineralize (i.e., soften) the enamel, the hard tooth’s outer surface.

If left unchecked, the bacterial infection will advance, burrowing deeper into the tooth structure, first into the dentin, and thereafter to the pulp, which houses nerve endings and blood vessels. Recognizing that tooth decay is a bacterial disease, the strategy behind the topical application of silver diamine fluoride to tooth surfaces is to inhibit bacterial growth in existing areas of decay and to prevent the occurrence of areas of new decay.

Read more: https://www.nycpediatricdentist.com/silver-diamine-fluoride-treatment/

Pediatric Dentistry: Dr. Sara B. Babich, DDS

116 E 84th St,
New York, NY 10028
(212) 988–4070
Web Address:
https://www.nycpediatricdentist.com/

Our location on the map: https://g.page/dr-sara-babich-pediatric-dds-nyc

https://plus.codes/87G8Q2HV+83 New York

Nearby Locations:
Carnegie Hill | Yorkville | Lenox Hill | Upper East Side | Midtown Manhattan
10029 | 10028 | 10021| 10044, 10065, 10075, 10128 | 10022

Working Hours:
Monday: 9AM-6PM
Tuesday: 9AM-6PM
Wednesday: 9AM-6PM
Thursday: 9AM-6PM
Friday: 9AM-4PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed

Payment: cash, check, credit cards.

SAVE 20% ON YOUR FIRST EXAM
Precision Dental NYC is always accepting new patients! Save 20% on first exam, which includes X-rays and a cleaning. Be sure to mention this offer when you schedule your exam.

Precision Dental NYC
21–34 30th Ave,
Queens, NY 11102
(718) 274–2749
Web Address: https://precisiondentalnyc.com

Our location on the map: https://g.page/Precision-Dental-NYC

https://plus.codes/87G8Q39F+M8 Astoria

Nearby Locations:
Astoria | Ditmars Steinway | Astoria Heights | Jackson Heights | Woodside | Sunnyside Gardens | Dutch Kills
11101, 11102, 11103, 11104, 11105, 11106 | 11372 | 11377

Working Hours:
Monday: 9AM-7PM
Tuesday: 9AM-7PM
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: 9AM-7PM
Friday: Closed
Saturday: 9AM-4PM
Sunday: Closed

Payment: cash, check, credit cards.

SAVE 20% ON DENTAL IMPLANT PROCEDURES
If you’re missing teeth and are concerned about being able to afford a solution, Precision Dental NYC is here for you! With 20% savings on any Dental Implant procedures, you can have a beautiful smile in no time. We’re here to help our Chicago neighbors get the smile they deserve for a price they can afford! Don’t put off your dream smile any longer. Schedule your appointment today to take advantage of this offer.

Precision Dental NYC
21–34 30th Ave,
Queens, NY 11102
(718) 274–2749
Web Address:
https://precisiondentalnyc.com

Our location on the map:

https://g.page/Precision-Dental-NYC

https://plus.codes/87G8Q39F+M8 Astoria

Nearby Locations:
Astoria | Ditmars Steinway | Astoria Heights | Jackson Heights | Woodside | Sunnyside Gardens | Dutch Kills
11101, 11102, 11103, 11104, 11105, 11106 | 11372 | 11377

Working Hours:
Monday: 9AM-7PM
Tuesday: 9AM-7PM
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: 9AM-7PM
Friday: Closed
Saturday: 9AM-4PM
Sunday: Closed

Payment: cash, check, credit cards.

Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction Syndrome (TMJ) is a common condition affecting a wide variety of people. TMJ is characterized by severe headaches, jaw pain of varying degrees, grinding teeth, and an intermittent ringing in the ears. The vast majority of TMJ sufferers are unaware that the root cause of these problems is something that a dentist can effectively treat. The symptoms of TMJ are debilitating and can greatly interfere with everyday life. The comfort and general well being of the patient are at the heart of the dental practice, so pain relief is the first consideration of the dentist. Our dental team are able to test, diagnose, and devise an immediate plan to treat the underlying causes of the TMJ disorder.

What Causes Jaw Pain?
The most common cause of jaw pain is due to an injury or abnormality affecting the joint hinging your jaw, called the temporomandibular joint. It’s a problem called a temporomandibular joint disorder or TMD or TMJ and is estimated to affect nearly 10 million people in the United States alone.

Several different things can cause TMJ as it can be due to the muscles controlling jaw movement becoming painful, or because of injury to the jaw joint. Excessively stimulating the jaw joint can cause jaw pain, and sometimes the disc that helps to cushion jaw movements becomes displaced or damaged. This disc can also become affected by arthritis.

Read more: https://precisiondentalnyc.com/tmj-temporomandibular-joint-dysfunction/

Precision Dental NYC

21–34 30th Ave,
Queens, NY 11102
(718) 274–2749
Web Address: https://precisiondentalnyc.com

Our location on the map: https://g.page/Precision-Dental-NYC

https://plus.codes/87G8Q39F+M8 Astoria

Nearby Locations:
Astoria | Ditmars Steinway | Astoria Heights | Jackson Heights | Woodside | Sunnyside Gardens | Dutch Kills
11101, 11102, 11103, 11104, 11105, 11106 | 11372 | 11377

Working Hours:
Monday: 9AM-7PM
Tuesday: 9AM-7PM
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: 9AM-7PM
Friday: Closed
Saturday: 9AM-4PM
Sunday: Closed

Payment: cash, check, credit cards.

What’s Considered a Dental Emergency?
If you knock a tooth out, you know immediately that you need urgent dental care. But an emergency isn’t always so cut-and-dried. If you don’t feel much pain, maybe you can wait a few days to visit your dentist. But if you experience more severe tooth pain or pain in your gums or jaw, don’t hesitate to call your dentist.

You can exacerbate your problems by waiting. Dental issues rarely go away on their own. You need the best dental care. Symptoms and conditions that constitute an immediate dental emergency include:

• Bleeding from your mouth. If your gums or inner cheeks are bleeding and won’t stop, that’s a condition that requires 24-hour emergency dental care or a trip to the nearest emergency room. Try to stop the bleeding, but you need urgent dental care to ease the swelling and pain.
• A broken tooth. If a tooth has been knocked out entirely or a piece has broken off, you definitely need emergency dental care. Find the tooth that fell out, put it in saline or milk, and get to your dentist or emergency room. If you don’t act quickly, you may lose the tooth forever.
• A loose or detached crown or filling. If a filling or crown falls out or even becomes loose, you feel the pain immediately, since now your tooth pulp is unprotected and exposed. Even a breath can cause pain. You may have a metallic taste. Get to an emergency dental facility for treatment. Otherwise, you may need a root canal.
• Nerve pain. Pain from an exposed nerve in your tooth is intense. It’s constant and may even be throbbing. You need urgent dental care to save the tooth. If the pain suddenly disappears, that’s a sign the tooth nerves are dead or dying.
• Any swelling around your mouth. Inflammation signals a problem. You won’t know why your mouth is swelling until you get in to see your dentist, who can examine you with an experienced eye. It may be an abscessed tooth or something even more severe.
• A tooth with an abscess. An abscess is an infection beneath your tooth. It can cause difficulty in breathing, eating, and drinking. Since infections can attack nearby teeth, seek immediate emergency dental care.
• Severe tooth decay. If the cavity is left untreated, it can damage the tooth pulp without the possibility of restoration. When tooth decay is beyond what can be treated with a root canal or dental fillings, emergency tooth extraction will be required.
• Some food stuck in your mouth. Bits of popcorn, shells, or candy can get stuck between your teeth or between your teeth and gums. It can irritate your gums, causing pain and swelling. If you can’t reach it, see your dentist for emergency toothache relief.
• Pain without a known cause. When you’re feeling acute or dull pain, and you don’t know the cause of the pain, you need urgent dental care. Pain always signals a health issue, and if you don’t know the reason, your dentist has to make a diagnosis before it can be treated.

Precision Dental NYC

21–34 30th Ave,
Queens, NY 11102
(718) 274–2749
Web Address: https://precisiondentalnyc.com/

Our location on the map: https://g.page/Precision-Dental-NYC

https://plus.codes/87G8Q39F+M8 Astoria

Nearby Locations:
Astoria | Ditmars Steinway | Astoria Heights | Jackson Heights | Woodside | Sunnyside Gardens | Dutch Kills
11101, 11102, 11103, 11104, 11105, 11106 | 11372 | 11377

Working Hours:
Monday: 9AM-7PM
Tuesday: 9AM-7PM
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: 9AM-7PM
Friday: Closed
Saturday: 9AM-4PM
Sunday: Closed

Payment: cash, check, credit cards.

Born in Russia, Dr. Alexander Bokser immigrated to the United States at the age of ten. Settling in Kew Gardens Queens, Dr. Bokser graduated from Queens College with a B.A. in Economics. He then received his degree at New York University College of Dentistry in 1994, where he was licensed by the New York State Board of Regents, and the North East Regional Board of Dental Examiners.
Dr. Bokser completed his residency at Flushing Hospital, which was associated with Albert Einstein School of Medicine in 1995. Afterwards, he was asked to join the Hospital as an attending, where he has been teaching ever since, assuming the role of educator and mentor.

Dr. Bokser has been in private practice since 1996 in Astoria, Queens. Dr. Irene Bokser, Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology, joined the practice in 2009. She maintains her own practice in Bayside, Queens. The focus of their practice is on oral rehabilitation, implants, cosmetic dentistry, periodontics, and general dentistry.

Dr. Alexander Bokser has received numerous awards in dentistry and community service, and is a member of the American Dental Association, Academy of General Dentistry, and North Queens Dental Study Club.

Dr. Bokser resides in Long Island, NY with his wife, Dr. Irene Bokser, and two children. He enjoys photography, outdoors and travel, and most of all, spending time with his family.

Precision Dental NYC
21–34 30th Ave,
Queens, NY 11102
(718) 274–2749
Web Address:
https://precisiondentalnyc.com

Our location on the map:

https://g.page/Precision-Dental-NYC

https://plus.codes/87G8Q39F+M8 Astoria

Nearby Locations:
Astoria | Ditmars Steinway | Astoria Heights | Jackson Heights | Woodside | Sunnyside Gardens | Dutch Kills
11101, 11102, 11103, 11104, 11105, 11106 | 11372 | 11377

Working Hours:
Monday: 9AM-7PM
Tuesday: 9AM-7PM
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: 9AM-7PM
Friday: Closed
Saturday: 9AM-4PM
Sunday: Closed

Payment: cash, check, credit cards.

Find us at: https://doctor.webmd.com/doctor/alexander-bokser-D9247052-2B75-41EB-8C9D-A85EE352D85B-overview 

Do you feel your teeth are a little shorter than you’d like, or your smile appears “gummy”? Our dental provider can give you a wider, more symmetrical smile through a crown lengthening procedure. The dentist removes excess gum or bone tissue during this treatment, reveals more of your natural tooth, and creates a more even gum line.

You may also need crown lengthening if you require a restorative dental procedure, such as fixing a broken tooth or getting a porcelain crown. If you have any questions about crown lengthening or if you’d like Dr. Bokser to review your options, contact our dental center today to schedule an appointment.

What is a Crown Lengthening Procedure?
Crown Lengthening Mouth Only
Crown lengthening is a common surgical procedure performed by Dr. Bokser, who will extend the height or size of the portion of the tooth that is visible above the gum line.
Crown lengthening in Astoria is typically performed to improve the health of the gum tissue or prepare your mouth for certain restorative procedures – for example, if not enough of the tooth sticks out above the gum line to support a filling or crown. You may also consider crown lengthening if your smile can be described as “gummy,” where the teeth are covered with excess gum tissue.

Crown lengthening is a common surgical procedure performed by Dr. Bokser, who will extend the height or size of the portion of the tooth that is visible above the gum line. The doctor will typically use local anesthesia and then gradually reshape or remove the excess gum and bone tissue to expose the natural tooth.

Precision Dental NYC
21–34 30th Ave,
Queens, NY 11102
(718) 274–2749
Web Address: https://precisiondentalnyc.com

Our location on the map: https://g.page/Precision-Dental-NYC

https://plus.codes/87G8Q39F+M8 Astoria

Nearby Locations:
Astoria | Ditmars Steinway | Astoria Heights | Jackson Heights | Woodside | Sunnyside Gardens | Dutch Kills
11101, 11102, 11103, 11104, 11105, 11106 | 11372 | 11377

Working Hours:
Monday: 9AM-7PM
Tuesday: 9AM-7PM
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: 9AM-7PM
Friday: Closed
Saturday: 9AM-4PM
Sunday: Closed

Payment: cash, check, credit cards.

A single-tooth implant is an option if you have a knocked-out, removed, or severely damaged tooth that needs extraction. The permanent dental solution offered at Precision Dental in Astoria & Bayside, Queens, functions identically to a natural tooth and can help restore the look and health of your smile while preventing decay and jawbone deterioration going forward. Well-versed in the newest and most advanced dental implant techniques and procedures, oral surgeon Dr. Alexander Bokser offers single-tooth implant treatment at the most competitive price in NY.

What Is a Single Tooth Implant?
A single dental implant is a self-supporting replacement tooth composed of a small post that is surgically inserted into your jawbone and quickly bonds with the bone surrounding it. The implant is strong enough to hold an implant crown once it has been bonded in place. When looking at photographs of people who have a single dental implant, it is difficult to tell which tooth has been replaced since the implant crown is covered by gum tissue, much like a natural tooth.

Why Choose a Single Tooth Implant?
With a single dental implant, there is no need to grind down or change the shape of surrounding teeth. At the same time, the implant helps to distribute the load created when you bite and chew food, and it keeps the surrounding teeth from shifting out of place and becoming unstable.

When you lose a natural tooth, your dentist will extract the whole tooth, including the root, which usually extends deep into your jawbone. A healthy tooth root serves an important role. It keeps the jawbone surrounding it in place by providing stimulation that signals your body to replace old bone cells in the jawbone as they eventually die off due to bone remodeling. When the tooth root is removed, old bone cells are no longer replaced because they die due to a lack of stimulation.

If you choose an implant, the implant body or post will stimulate the bone surrounding it to guarantee bone cells are replaced, protecting and restoring the strength of your jawbone.

Read more: https://precisiondentalnyc.com/dental-implants/single-tooth-implant/

Precision Dental NYC
21–34 30th Ave,
Queens, NY 11102
(718) 274–2749
Web Address: https://precisiondentalnyc.com

Our location on the map: https://g.page/Precision-Dental-NYC

https://plus.codes/87G8Q39F+M8 Astoria

Nearby Locations:
Astoria | Ditmars Steinway | Astoria Heights | Jackson Heights | Woodside | Sunnyside Gardens | Dutch Kills
11101, 11102, 11103, 11104, 11105, 11106 | 11372 | 11377

Working Hours:
Monday: 9AM-7PM
Tuesday: 9AM-7PM
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: 9AM-7PM
Friday: Closed
Saturday: 9AM-4PM
Sunday: Closed

Payment: cash, check, credit cards.

What Causes a Gummy Smile?
Sometimes gum lines are uneven or appear too low. Some people have gums that cover part of their teeth, making it appear as if their teeth look too small. This condition can be genetic or is sometimes caused by certain health problems or taking particular prescription medications.

A person can also show too much gum because they have an overactive muscle in their upper lip. When they smile, the muscle moves the upper lip too much, exposing more gum than is desirable. People with this problem will need a different dental surgery treatment to correct the overactive muscle.

Can an Uneven Gum Line Affect My Dental Health?
Usually, gum contouring is a cosmetic dental procedure and will provide any significant benefits to your oral health. Most people choose this procedure because they want to improve their smile, but some people will have this treatment as part of their periodontal care plan. Gum contouring could be necessary if you need other types of gum surgery, including gum regeneration treatments, gum pocket reduction.

What to Do If Your Gums Are Uneven?
If you feel you show too much gum when you smile, one option is to consider gum contouring. Gum contouring is a treatment that can create an even gum line, ensuring you expose exactly the right amount of tooth and giving you a more attractive smile. Our dentists are experienced in gum contouring and can assess your gum line and your gum health to make sure this treatment is appropriate.

Gentle Dental in Queens

35–30 Francis Lewis Blvd,
Bayside, NY 11358
(718) 461–0100
(718) 970–7304

Web Address:
https://www.queenssmile.com/

Our location on the map: https://goo.gl/maps/8gvPR13tEZWAedBw5

https://plus.codes/87G8Q676+FV Bayside

Nearby Locations:
Bayside | Auburndale | Broadway — Flushing | Clearview | Bay Terrace
11360, 11361, 11364 | 11358 | 11354 | 11359

Working Hours :
Monday: 9AM-7PM
Tuesday: 9AM-7PM
Wednesday: 9AM-7PM
Thursday: 9AM-7PM
Friday: 9AM-7PM
Saturday: 9AM-4PM
Sunday: Closed

Payment: cash, check, credit cards.

We also offer Zoom!® take-home whitening kits. And we can combine zoom teeth whitening with other cosmetic and restorative options as part of a more comprehensive smile transformation. Indeed, many patients choose to undergo treatment prior to the placement of porcelain veneers so that their veneers can be color-matched to their newly whitened teeth.

Zoom Whitening
Teeth whitening can dramatically brighten teeth that are stained and discolored, and zoom teeth whitening in our Queens dental center is quick and entirely painless. Professional teeth whitening costs are highly affordable. Most importantly, professional teeth whitening is extremely safe. Gentle Dental uses Zoom Whitening, one of the best known and most effective systems available today. With appropriate aftercare, the results can last for years and can be regularly refreshed with top-up treatments.

When to Choose a Teeth Whitening Treatment?
Teeth can discolor for a variety of reasons:

• A love of tea, coffee or red wine, or other highly colored foods and beverages can stain teeth over time.
• Lifestyle habits like smoking or using tobacco products are well known for discoloring teeth.
• Teeth gradually darken with age as tooth enamel thins, exposing more of the dentin underneath.
• Some people naturally have darker colored teeth than others.
• Teeth can appear stained and discolored because of tetracycline use.
• Excess exposure to fluoride can cause dental fluorosis, creating brown spots or lacy white specks on teeth.

We often associate a whiter smile with youthfulness because if you look at a child’s or a younger person’s teeth, they are generally whiter as their tooth enamel is naturally thicker. When tooth enamel is thicker, it masks the natural color of the tooth in the dentin underneath, which is darker. Stained and discolored teeth can be prematurely aging.

Gentle Dental in Queens
35–30 Francis Lewis Blvd,
Bayside, NY 11358
(718) 461–0100
(718) 970–7304

Web Address:
https://www.queenssmile.com/

Our location on the map: https://goo.gl/maps/8gvPR13tEZWAedBw5

https://plus.codes/87G8Q676+FV Bayside

Nearby Locations:
Bayside | Auburndale | Broadway — Flushing | Clearview | Bay Terrace
11360, 11361, 11364 | 11358 | 11354 | 11359

Working Hours :
Monday: 9AM-7PM
Tuesday: 9AM-7PM
Wednesday: 9AM-7PM
Thursday: 9AM-7PM
Friday: 9AM-7PM
Saturday: 9AM-4PM
Sunday: Closed

Payment: cash, check, credit cards.