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How We Empower Our Patients Through Patient Education

Patient education is a pillar of our mission at Herald Square Dental, NYC. Why? Because patient education means patient empowerment. And it is our responsibility to provide you with the opportunity to make well-informed decisions about your oral health with confidence. You’ve searched the internet for answers and discovered conflicting information about your oral health […]

Open for Dental Emergencies

Herald Square Dental & the Denture Center is open for dental emergencies which means no one should be walking around in pain. As we continue to wait for sheltering orders to be lifted, don’t suffer in silence behind closed doors. Avoiding the dentist when you have an urgent dental need can lead to infections and […]

Myths About Whitening

Everyone wants to have a whiter smile but making the decision to pursue whitening treatment can be tough. Myths and stereotypes can lead to negative connotations, inhibiting you from moving forward with treatment. Below are three misconceptions about teeth whitening:   1. Teeth whitening treatments at my doctor’s office are no more effective than those […]

Flossing: Absolutely Necessary!

Yes, You Still Have to Floss. No, the dance move “flossing” does not count. The AP recently released an article making the claim that “there’s little proof that flossing works”. Their review cited a series of studies that found flossing does little or nothing to improve oral health. Here’s the problem: the studies were flawed. […]

Wisdom Teeth Aftercare

Having your impacted wisdom teeth removed is a serious surgical procedure, and post-operative care is extremely important! Read on for instructions on how to care for your sore mouth, and how to minimize unnecessary pain and complications. Immediately Following Surgery: Keep a firm, yet gentle, bite on the gauze packs that have been placed in […]