New experiences can become a problem for those individuals with autism. Loud noises, such as a dental drill, may irritate the autistic patient. Bright lights may be disturbing and affect behavior; sunglasses may need to be supplied. Certain smells, tastes or textures may become upsetting. The autistic patient may not be comfortable being touched by [...]
Question: What can happen as a result of avoiding Dental care? Answer: What starts as a small cavity can become very serious if left untreated. Some people wait until the pain they have is enough to exceed their avoidance tendency. This fear of pain is one of the major reasons why patients fail to seek [...]
Question: What causes a toothache? Answer: A toothache occurs when the nerve within the tooth gets damaged or inflamed. This is usually caused by bacteria from the tooth decay communicating with the nerve of the tooth. These cavities are usually brought about by a combination of poor oral hygiene coupled with eating a lot of [...]
Question: What are Veneers ( aka porcelain veneers, laminates )? Answer: Veneers are thin pieces of porcelain or resin material that gets bonded (glued) to the front of your teeth. For teeth that are chipped, severely discolored, crowded, spaced, rotated or misshaped in any way, these veneers can create a durable and pleasing smile for [...]
Question: What is Implant Dentistry? Answer: The introduction of implant dentistry has laid the foundation for a new level of the care and service that accomplishes today what was thought impossible only a few years ago. It is the most advanced therapy available to replace missing or lost teeth. Dental implants not only enable one [...]
What should I expect for my root canal? What happens during root canal treatment? First, an examination, including radiographs (x-rays), will be performed. A local anesthetic will be given, if necessary. A sheet of latex, called “rubber dam”, will be placed around the tooth to isolate the area and keep it clean and dry during [...]
Root Canal Therapy is when the Endodontist removes the inflamed or infected pulp (nerve), carefully cleans and shapes the nerve canals of the tooth’s root and then seals the prepared space. Most treatment is performed in one or two appointments ranging from 30-90 minutes each (depending on the number of canals). Once treatment is completed, [...]
Question: What should I do if there is a dental emergency The most important thing you should do is to try and remain calm. Understand that injuries to the mouth, teeth and face do happen frequently with both adults and children. In order to minimize the traumatic situation and comfort the injured person you must [...]
Question: How can a patient overcome their fear of dentistry? Numerous studies have shown that the critical element is that the patient believes he or she has some sort of control over the potential threat. Therefore, if the dentist can convince the patient through words or actions that he or she can terminate the procedure [...]
Happy New Year! Start this year off on the right foot with some helpful tips on keeping your teeth their best. Proper Home Care involves the combination of having an adequate diet, exercising proper brushing and flossing techniques, and utilizing additional adjuncts such as tongue scraping and rinses. A summary of these various facets of [...]
Dr. Marc Lazare is your Cosmetic Dentist in New York City,
providing
Dental Implants, Porcelain Veneers, Crowns, Onlays/Inlays and other smile restoration treatments including Teeth Whitening and Lumineers
in his contemporary and comfortable dental suite in Midtown Manhattan.
Our Office is conveniently located in the Midtown Manhattan area including the Upper East Side, Park Avenue, Lexington Avenue and Central Park. We are just blocks from Bloomingdale's.
Marc Lazare, D.D.S., M.A.G.D.
115 East 61st Street #14A New York, NY 10065 • Phone: 212-861-2599
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