Our goal, at the New York dentistry office of Forever Teeth, is to provide the best dental care possible for you and your family in a compassionate, caring environment. We want to help you maintain your oral health in a way that will keep your teeth and smile healthy for a lifetime. Dr. Chernin is a family dentist in New York who wants to ensure that plaque buildup around healthy teeth is kept to a minimum, that tooth decay is eliminated, and gums remain healthy for all her patients from young children to senior citizens.
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"What Causes Plaque on Your Teeth?"
One of the easiest problems to spot is a build-up of plaque. Plaque is the soft, sticky layer of bacteria, which is constantly forming on the teeth. Usually it is invisible to the naked eye, but when a person is not brushing adequately, it can build up to where it appears to be a thick whitish coating on the teeth at the gum line. If it is not removed, it can lead to gum disease.
"What Causes Cavities?"
The most decay-prone areas of the teeth are the grooves and depressions on the chewing surfaces of the back teeth. To prevent decay, a plastic-like coating called a sealant should be painted on the chewing surfaces of all the back teeth. Studies have shown that sealants can reduce tooth decay by as much as 90% to 100% in patients nationwide. The American Dental Association recommends that sealants be placed as soon as the first adult back teeth come in at age 6 or 7. Sealants should continue to be used as each adult back tooth comes into the mouth. All back teeth that need to be sealed are present by age 13.
"How can we prevent tooth decay?"
Tooth decay is caused by certain types of acid-producing bacteria, which cause damage in the presence of fermentable carbohydrates such as sucrose, fructose, and glucose. The resulting high levels of acidity from lactic acid in the mouth affect the healthy teeth. Fluoride, in proper dosage, has been shown to significantly reduce tooth decay. When fluoridated water has less than the ideal amount or is not available, fluoride supplements are recommended shortly after birth and should continue through the time of eruption of the second permanent molars at approximately 12 years of age.
"What does my diet have to do with my oral health?"
Diets low in certain nutrients reduces resistance to periodontal disease and decay. Dr. Chernin feels a healthy diet is essential to controlling periodontal disease. The consumption of sugar, especially in sticky forms, contributes to the rapid development of tooth decay.
"Should I wear a mouth guard if I play sports?"
Adequate dental protection is a must in contact sports. Dr Chernin can provide athletes with a custom made mouth protector from her midtown Manhattan office location. They are superior in protection and are more comfortable than store bought mouth guards.
"Why should I make an appointment if nothing hurts?"
The American Dental Association (ADA) recommends that you visit a dentist like Dr. Chernin, at her New York cosmetic dental care office, for a checkup a minimum of two times each year. Such checkups provide routine or deep cleanings to eliminate plaque buildup and prevent tooth decay. If necessary, Dr. Chernin can also provide fluoride treatments to help coat the teeth. Preventative dental checkups can help with the detection of oral health problems long before the onset of symptoms. On some visits, radiographs are taken to help detect cavities and potential jaw bone deterioration. If a cavity is detected during a checkup, Dr. Chernin, a licensed dentist in New York, can provide treatment before it develops into a more serious problem that may require a crown, dental implants, tooth extraction care, or other more serious cosmetic procedures.
"When should my child first see a dentist?"
Your child should visit Dr. Chernin's Forever Teeth midtown Manhattan dental practice when their first tooth comes in. This usually occurs between six and twelve months of age. An early examination and discussion of oral health preventive care will protect your child's smile now and in the future.
"How to Clean Your Tongue?"
Dr. Chernin a licensed dentist in New York and her staff at Forever Teeth located in Midtown Manhattan recommends daily use of a tongue cleaner as an essential way to improve a patient's oral health. The top layer of the tongue can contain a large variety of bacteria, oral fungi, decaying food particles, and dead cells, which all together generate bad breath and may affect the dental care of teeth and gums. The protein rich surface of the tongue harbors the highest amount of bacteria thriving in the oral cavity, which explains the importance of thoroughly cleaning the tongue with a properly designed tongue cleaner.
"How to floss?"
The use of dental floss is an important part of a patient's oral health. Flossing helps to remove the plaque and the decaying food that remains stuck between the teeth. This food decay and plaque cause irritation to the gums, allowing the gum tissue to bleed more easily. Dr. Chernin and her staff at the New York cosmetic dentistry offices of Forever Teeth located in Midtown Manhattan recommend flossing at least once per day, preferably before bedtime, to help prevent gum disease and tooth decay.
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