Medical Articles & News
All of my NYC pediatric dental patients’ parents know that sugar can mix with oral bacteria and increase the risk for dental cavities. What they might now know is that there are hidden sugars in foods that we consider “healthy.” For example, did you know that sugar is an ingredient in over 80% of all […]
Have you seen the credit card commercials with the line, “What’s in your wallet?” Everybody has, right? This made me think about ingredients in toothpastes that many of my patients’ families use. Some of these ingredients irritate the mouth; contribute to canker sores, and/or increase antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Does Your Toothpaste Contain Triclosan or Sodium lauryl sulfate? Triclosan […]
Fall is upon us and, with it, fall sports. If your kiddos are involved in athletics, you may want to know how best to protect them from dental injuries. A mouth guard is obvious, but many children play casual sports with other kids and don’t wear one. Do you know how important mouth guards really […]
Hopefully, you have either never been a smoker or you quit before or since you’ve had children. Notwithstanding your commitment to a smoke-free environment, your children may be exposed to secondhand smoke when visiting the homes of family or friends who smoke cigarettes, cigars or pipes. You know that smoking is detrimental to health, causing […]
Dental emergencies are never convenient but during the holiday season they are especially difficult, because families are often away from home and their usual dentist when problems occur. This blog post will detail some of the common dental emergencies around the holidays and a preventative approach you can apply to your children’s teeth. Problem: An […]
Remember the old saying: “You are what you eat”? A balanced diet is one part of creating and maintaining strong, healthy teeth and teaching your children habits that will last throughout their lives. You know that sugar promotes cavities and gum inflammation (gingivitis) by attacking tooth enamel, but what else? Are there actually Super Foods that should […]
Can Babies Get Cavities? It’s a myth that babies cannot get cavities in their teeth. If you have a tooth, it can get a cavity, says Lower Manhattan pediatric dentist Dr. Jacqueline Dikansky. Although it’s true that baby teeth will fall out when adult teeth are ready to emerge, this doesn’t mean that tooth decay […]
How Much Protein Does Your Child Need? We all know that adequate protein intake is essential, both for adults and for kids. I have every reason to believe that my NYC pediatric dental parents make sure their children get enough protein. However, here’s the question: do you know how much protein your children actually need on a […]
If your child has been fitted with orthodontic braces, our NYC orthodontist will give you complete instructions about brushing and flossing, as well as some recommendations about which foods to avoid. As a handy reference, I’m posting this in blog form so you don’t have to worry if you misplace the papers after you leave […]
Over 16 million American children have tooth decay, making it the most common childhood disease and resulting in over 51 million lost school hours per year! Since I know that my patients’ parents want to avoid cavities in their kiddos’ teeth, I’m going to go into the weeds of toothpaste options to help them select […]