Teenagers lead busy lives filled with school, extracurricular activities, and social events. However, maintaining good oral hygiene is crucial for their overall health. At Arch Dental Woodbury, we provide expert dental care for teens in Woodbury, NY, and surrounding areas, including Syosset, Jericho, Plainview, Hicksville, Melville, Oyster Bay, Bethpage, Farmingdale, and Huntington.
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Smoking and tobacco use remain leading causes of preventable health issues in the United States, significantly impacting your oral health. At Arch Dental Woodbury, we are committed to helping patients in Woodbury, NY, and surrounding areas—including Syosset, Jericho, Plainview, Hicksville, Melville, and Oyster Bay—understand the risks associated with tobacco use and maintain a healthy smile.
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If your wisdom teeth are growing in properly, they function just like any other teeth. However, when they become impacted, misaligned, or cause discomfort, professional extraction is often necessary to prevent complications.
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Clear aligners are a series of customized, clear plastic orthodontic appliances for individuals who want to correct issues with their bite or teeth spacing. Each aligner is designed to move teeth in small increments to improve alignment or adjust your bite.
Frenum are the connective tissues that link the lips to the gums and the tongue to the floor of the mouth, playing a crucial role in supporting oral functions. However, when these tissues restrict tongue movement – a condition known as ankyloglossia or tongue-tie – do frenectomies become necessary?
Itchy, swollen eyes, sneezing and a runny nose may sound like a case of seasonal allergies, but for many, these are the allergy symptoms they experience each time they visit the dentist.
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Is work or school stressing you out? You may be taking it out on your teeth through a condition called bruxism. Bruxism is characterized by the grinding of the teeth and is typically accompanied by the clenching of the jaw. Researchers classify bruxism as a habitual behavior, as well as a sleep disorder.
Going to the dentist can cause anxiety, and that’s a normal reaction.
It’s estimated that between 15 and 40 percent of people are affected by dental anxiety.
We can perform a variety of cosmetic procedures to improve your smile – from subtle changes to major repairs. There are many options for treating teeth that are discolored, chipped, misshapen or missing. Your dentist can reshape your teeth, close spaces, restore worn teeth or alter the length of your teeth.
From a student handing out sweets for her classmates to an older married couple exchanging boxes of candy, Valentine’s Day is the time of year when people like to show affection by gifting sugary treats to their loved ones. Whether you’re on the giving or receiving end of Valentine’s Day candy, you can celebrate the holiday in a healthier way by making dark chocolate your confection of choice.