Congratulations on this exciting and busy time of your life! You have so much to think about during pregnancy but don’t forget about your teeth and gums. With all this excitement it may be easy to forget about your mouth, but the changing hormone levels that occur with pregnancy can actually exacerbate pre-existing dental issues. […]
To Pierce Or Not To Pierce?
Oral piercings (usually in the tongue or around the lips) have quickly become a popular trend in today’s society. With this popular trend, it is important to realize that sometimes even precautions taken during the installation of the piercing jewelry are not enough to avoid the harmful, long-term consequences. Oral piercings may cause cracked or […]
Tooth Decay
What Is Tooth Decay? Tooth decay is caused by a variety of things; in medical terms, cavities are called caries, which are caused by long-term destructive forces acting on tooth structures such as enamel and the tooth’s inner dentin material. These destructive forces include frequent exposure to foods rich in sugar and carbohydrates. Soda, candy, […]
Root Canal
Root canals are tiny passageways that branch off from beneath the top of the tooth, coursing their way vertically downward, until they reach the tip of the root. All teeth have between one and four root canals. Many tooth problems involve infections that spread to the pulp, which is the inner chamber of the tooth […]
Banana Tooth Whitening :)
Take a piece of the inside of the banana peel and gently rub around on your teeth for about 2 minutes. The amazing minerals in the peel like potassium, magnesium and manganese absorb into your teeth and whiten them
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TRACHTENBERG, DMD
For over 25 years, Dr. Ezra Trachtenberg has practiced dentistry in Downtown Brooklyn. He received his education at the University of Pennsylvania before doing his General Practice Residency at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City. Now, he continues to stay on top of the latest trends in dentistry with continual education and accreditations. Click here to learn more.