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Follow-up on COVID-19 During NY on Pause
March 23rd, 2020 Together, SLimDental and you can do our part to control the spread of the Coronavirus to save lives and buy our nation time to develop treatments and vaccines. In follow up to our last message titled COVID-19 Update and in line with Governor Cuomo’s ‘New York State on Pause’ executive order, SLimDental […]
COVID-19 During NY On Pause
Memorandum – COVID-19 March 16th, 2020 To Our Patients, During these trying times, we are proud to still be there for you and your families’ dental needs. We are taking proper precautions to remain in operation. We are following updates from the CDC and responding to recommendations from the governing authorities specific to our 3 […]
A dental professional reviews and e-quips himself with new electric toothbrush
At SLimDental we offer much of the latest technology. However, I must admit that sometimes we like to stick to the tried and true. Although we carry much of the latest technology, I tell staff and patients that, “we only use the ones that actually work.” For example, I have a CAD/CAM system which cost […]
Dental Implants: The Recovery
The recovery time following dental implant surgery tends to vary, but is usually based on the amount of teeth being implanted, whether or not a bone graft was needed and the individual and how well they manage their recovery. Luckily, the science and technology behind dental implants has improved drastically over the last few years, […]
How to Make Your Own Ice Cream
As you may or may not know, July is officially National Ice Cream Month! While it is fun to go and grab ice cream from your local shop down the street, it can be more fun and rewarding to make your own ice cream for you and your family to enjoy. Ice cream is also […]
5 Reasons Why Your Teeth Are Changing Color
Brushing and flossing your teeth every day can keep your smile bright and white. However, you might have noticed that even though you take great care of your teeth, they look a little yellow and have lost their sparkle. This is completely normal. Here are 5 reasons why this could be happening to you. Food […]
Where Do Dental Implants Come From?
Dental implants have a surprisingly rich and interesting history. Across centuries and throughout cultures around the world there is evidence of attempts at replacing missing teeth with various objects and materials. The oldest dental implants can be traced back to 2000 BC in China, where missing teeth were substituted with bamboo pegs. Fast forward a […]
Invisalign – Working for Men
Guys: More and more of your colleagues, coworkers and neighbors are having their teeth smoothed, whitened and aligned to gain that competitive edge in the business world. So, we have to ask: How is your smile looking today? Let’s face it, in today’s world, men and women will likely work for more employers over the […]
Bad Breath is Bad News
Bad breath is bad news. Don’t let bad breath be a part of your day! In our office, we are asked on an almost daily basis “How can I get rid of my bad breath?” Here are some quick and easy tips to help keep your breath fresh and clean: 1. Brush and Floss Regularly: […]
Walking For Those Who Crawl
March of Dimes Premature babies are those that are born before the normal 37-week gestational period. These babies have various health issues, which can affect them over their lifetime. Sadly, some premature babies won’t make it – which is what March of Dimes aims to prevent. What is March for Babies? March for Babies supports […]