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People are living longer. However, with age comes various pathological conditions and disabilities, and therefore more care is needed to preserve a person’s dentition. What are the dental complications associated with the aging process? The physiological changes that are associated with growing older can affect every aspect of the body. The cardiovascular system doesn’t adapt… [Read More]

What is a Canker Sore? Canker Sores are painful open sores in the mouth (usually less that 1cm) that look like whitish-yellow areas surrounded by a bright red area. They tend to occur more frequently in women than men, and can occur at any age, but typically between the ages of 10-40. Canker sores are… [Read More]

The herpes simplex virus (HSV) is extremely common. There are two main forms of the virus: HSV-1 and HSV- 2. HSV-1 is generally the cause of cold sores (also called fever blisters or herpetic lesions), which appear as annoying, painful breakouts around the mouth. While it’s not always possible to prevent cold sores from forming,… [Read More]

Night Mouth Guards are a common and effective way to help protect the teeth from nighttime grinding and keep them from becoming damaged. Dr. Marc Lazare offers patients high-quality Night Mouth Guards in New York, NY, to help patients preserve their teeth and live in comfort. Sometimes, we take our teeth for granted. Our smile… [Read More]

Dr. Marc Lazare takes great pride in shaping and creating smiles starting from 2 years of age. When children start young, they develop home care techniques and positive associations that last a lifetime. Your child’s first visit to the dentist should be fun and enjoyable, and result in their looking forward to the next visit…. [Read More]

What are the consequences of having a poor Occlusion or bite? An improper bite or malocclusion can have detrimental effects on the mouth and the body as a whole. This poor occlusion can cause one to clench and grind their teeth (bruxism), which can result in the loss of enamel, causing teeth to become more sensitive and causing… [Read More]

The sensations produced by tooth sensitivity are very uncomfortable. Tooth sensitivity can disrupt the daily life of those who suffer from this condition. Most of the nerves in our bodies are protected by layers of soft tissue, but nerves in the mouth can be exposed for various reasons, like excess tooth or gum wear and… [Read More]

A lot has changed over the last few months, especially in our own New York City. New Yorkers have faced unimaginable tragedy and loss due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and although things have begun to improve, we know that the situation is still developing and the wounds are deep. It is still not yet safe… [Read More]

One of the biggest concerns most patients have when coming in for a routine dental exam is the X-rays and the effects of the radiation. We believe in giving our patients the utmost care and minimizing any unnecessary risks, which is why we use digital X-ray technology to perform our X-rays. Digital X-rays come with… [Read More]

For professionals to say pregnant women should avoid any dentist visits or having any sort of dental work done is dishonest, or at the very least, disingenuine and unwise. A healthy mouth is a happy mouth, and skipping treatments can potentially snowball into something far worse, especially for expecting mothers who want to protect their… [Read More]