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Why Mouthguards Are Important Back to school is a great time where children are involved in a host of sports ranging from soccer to football. What we at Tribeca North Dentistry know all too well is that 10-39% of all … Continued

Sleep apnea is characterized as multiple episodes of interrupted breathing while sleeping. When laying down the child’s soft tissues near the back of the throat partially close off the airway making it impossible for them to get proper airflow. A … Continued

What is Nitrous Oxide? Nitrous oxide, or laughing gas, is used as a sedation technique to keep children calm during treatment. A “space mask” is placed over the patient’s mouth and a mixture of nitrous oxide and oxygen work to … Continued

Everyone knows that sugar affects teeth. Eating candy and other sweets can cause cavities. Did you know, though, that pretzels and crackers can also cause cavities? Carbohydrates break down into sugar as well, and the bacteria in our mouths eat … Continued

Drill-free cavity treatment? There has recently been a lot of buzz around a treatment where cavities can be stopped in their tracks without ever having to pick up a dental drill! This treatment uses an antimicrobial material called silver diamine … Continued

What are Radiographs? Radiographs are a more official way of saying using x-ray light to view what is inside something, more commonly known as simply “x-rays.” Radiographs play an important role in preventive dentistry. By identifying early caries formations and … Continued

A new school year presents a good opportunity to try something new to hit the ground running. At least that’s the idea. After the first few weeks, schoolwork can start piling up and overwhelm your children. A way to help … Continued

The feeling of sensitivity comes from contact with the dentin that encapsulates the tooth. Enamel is there to protect the dentin. However, when enamel is worn away, food and drink may brush up against the exposed dentin and cause the … Continued