Dr. Tabib was recently featured on Gotta Run With Will, a local television program hosted by Will Sanchez. During the video, Dr. Tabib discusses conscious oral sedation and how this service can help nervous and anxious patients achieve optimal comfort during your dental visit. While good for anxiety and dental phobia, dental sedation also works well for patients who struggle with:
The best solution for missing teeth is not the same for every person. Finding the best solution for your missing teeth is something that will require a thorough and honest evaluation from a qualified dentist. During this visit, factors unique to your situation such as the number of teeth missing, their location and function, the amount of jawbone that has collapsed since tooth loss, and the health of your remaining teeth and...
Brush your teeth after every meal and snack. This remains the most effective way to prevent tooth staining. Using a soft-bristled toothbrush and quality toothpaste, brush your teeth in all directions for at least two minutes if you are using a manual toothbrush, one for electric, to remove surface stains before they have time to set. There is no better protection against staining.
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Most people, it’s safe to assume, brush their teeth once, maybe twice a day. After breakfast, perhaps. Again before bed. Maybe in between. For years, this has been considered fine: brush your teeth a few times a day and enjoy peak oral health for a lifetime. This is kind of like thinking that slowly walking on a treadmill for a few minutes will be enough to get fit for a marathon....
Our brains are fascinating things, willing to jump through remarkable hoops to convince us that everything is okay. It is alarming what signs we can casually ignore and what myths we will happily glom onto in an attempt to justify our poor oral health habits. Thing is, even if you convince yourself everything is okay, if problems are going undetected, you are setting yourself up for serious and potentially expensive...
Are you dissatisfied with the quality of your smile? Our NYC cosmetic dentists can help. Bringing over 20 years of experience in producing remarkable smiles in Manhattan, Dr. Mello and Dr. Tabib welcome an opportunity to meet with you, assess your problem areas, and help you decide on the treatments that are best suited to restore strength, beauty, and function to your smile.
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A dental emergency can be a frightening experience, but taking care of the issue can go a long way towards protecting your long-term health. If you are experiencing a dental emergency in New York City during our normal business hours, Monday -Thursday from 8am - 5pm, we will make every effort to see you on the same day. If our office is closed and this is a true medical emergency, please call 911...
If you are a chronic snorer, you may have sleep apnea, a condition during which you stop breathing several times during normal sleep cycles. However, while snoring is perhaps the most commonly noted symptom of sleep apnea, it is not the only one that may indicate the necessity for further testing.
Symptoms of sleep apnea that should prompt a call to our New...
It is estimated that 80 to 90 percent of the population experience tension headaches on occasion. Environmental headaches, especially in cities, are not uncommon, nor are those caused by stress. The Migraine Research Foundation reports that more than 4 million people have at least 15 migraines per month, with countless others suffering from these debilitating headaches on a less frequent basis.
If you suffer from headaches, you already...
Read MoreIf you have porcelain veneers or any other type of porcelain restoration, the care you take of them will have a direct impact on how long they last. This infographic explores easy ways you can work to protect your veneers and extend their life expectancy.
If you have questions about cosmetic dentistry in New York City, call 212-452-3344 to speak with Dr. Mello or Dr. Tabib at the Manhattan office of NYC Smile Design.
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