What is it that keeps you from scheduling (and keeping) a dental check up appointment? For many of us, we feel fine, and maybe we subconsciously think “Why fix what’s not broken? I brush regularly and am an all around healthy person. I’m good.” Others know that something might not be quite right, but […]

Everyone knows brushing your teeth twice a day is good, proper hygiene, but what if we could bump our good and proper to excellent and brush 17 times a day – without really brushing? And what if it whitened our teeth too? Spoiler alert: we can! Of course, we still must keep up our traditional […]

One of the biggest topics that people buzz about is losing a few pounds and making healthier decisions when it comes to food. But did you know that making those changes could not only make a difference on the scale but also in your mouth? Here are 3 food tips that bring benefits to your […]

If you have recently whitened your teeth and are looking for ways to keep your teeth bright and white, there are a few easy steps you can take to keep stains at bay. Avoid Staining Food and Drinks One of the most important things you can do to prevent tooth discoloration is to avoid eating […]

When people think of holidays that promote the consumption of sugar, they often think of Halloween and Christmas—but what about Easter? Now that Spring is in full bloom and the Easter bunny is rapidly approaching (or should I say hopping?), it’s important to keep your children’s oral hygiene at the forefront of your mind. Although […]

When we think of holidays, we think of food. Food is the best part of holidays, and Passover is no exception to this! Herald Square Dental wants to make sure you’re eating healthy and tooth-friendly foods this Passover. Matzo is the main staple food for Passover, and there does exist healthier alternatives! One Matzo contains […]

Sometimes we skip a tooth brushing every now and then, which may seem like no big deal. While, in the grand scheme of things, it may seem like missing a tooth brushing here in there isn’t the end of the world, it may lead to unhealthy dental habits, which eventually could result in serious dental […]

February is Time Management Month, and we wanted to take this opportunity to demonstrate how you can best manage your dental care visits. Herald Square Dental understands life in NYC is busy, and it can be difficult to effectively schedule and attend your dental appointments. Preventative dental visits are quite affordable and not at all […]

Most people like eating fruit as part of a healthy lifestyle that provides you with vital nutrients that keep your body (and your teeth!) healthy. Fruits such as lemon, kiwi, oranges, grapefruit and strawberries are sweet, juicy, refreshing and contain a lot of Vitamin C. Despite their benefits, consuming excessive amounts of these foods can […]

Everybody experiences morning breath. When bad breath remains even after you’ve brushed, rinsed and spit, it could be a chronic problem! If your bad breath persists, we call that Halitosis. There are many factors that could contribute to chronic bad breath. Factors that cause Halitosis: Could be related to systemic illnesses such as diabetes, kidney […]