By: Dr. Samantha Rawdin This Sunday, April 7th, is World Health Day! This holiday is celebrated to increase awareness for global health. …But what does that have to do with a blog on a dental website? It gives us the opportunity to remind all of you about the link between oral health and overall health! […]
Have you ever met a kid who LIKES brushing his teeth? Not likely! Toothbrushing is not the most fun activity for children, but it is absolutely necessary for a healthy life. Unfortunately they are usually too young to understand the consequences of neglecting their teeth. What’s at Stake? Dr. Rebecca Koenigsberg & Her Son […]
By: Dr. Samantha Rawdin February is American Heart Month! Though it may not be obvious at first, there is a direct correlation between oral health and cardiovascular health. That connection? Plaque. There’s plaque in your mouth and plaque in your arteries. Even though they’re not the same types of plaque, one can still influence the […]
By: Dr. Rebecca Koenigsberg Canker sores are painful white ulcers inside your mouth that tend to sneak up on you when you’re most vulnerable. Winter flu, times of stress, or just cleaning your teeth a little too roughly can trigger their appearance. How can something so small cause so much discomfort? 1. What are canker […]
By: Stefani Brannon-Smith CHHC Happy National Pie Day! This day is celebrated annually on January 23rd. It was created simply to celebrate the pie. It is a day for all of us to bake or cook our favorite pies. Even more importantly, it is a day set aside for all of us to enjoy eating pies! […]
By Dr. Andrew Koenigsberg What are Probiotics? Probiotics are all the rage and easily available at your local drugstore or any health food store.In the battle against disease causing bacteria, probiotics are a natural way to help defend your body by increasing the number of good microorganisms and fighting the bad ones. Studies have shown […]
By: Dr. Rebecca Koenigsberg X-ray technology has changed dramatically since the 1800’s when Nobel Prize winning German physicist Wilhelm Rontgen made his discovery. Early X-rays used large doses of radiation. New technology, safety procedures and regulations have greatly reduced exposure to well within maximum permissible dose levels. At Gallery57Dental, we have the latest digital sensors […]
By: Dr. Samantha Rawdin If you have a missing tooth or will need a tooth extracted, you could be a candidate for a dental implant! What is a dental implant? A dental implant is a small titanium screw that is placed into the jaw bone to replace the ROOT of a missing tooth. (You will […]
Graduation tends to evoke a time for reflection and a chance to take a step back and look at the big picture. The day-in and day-out routine of a long schooling process can sometimes diminish the excitement that was so alive at the start—graduation gives you a chance to reignite that spark as you’re able […]
It’s National Women’s Health Week! And since our oral health is an important part of maintaining our overall health, we thought we’d point out a few reasons why it’s especially important for the fairer sex to take care of those pearly whites. So come on ladies, let’s get our toothbrushes in formation… Hormonal Changes Whether […]
