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Feb 2, 2019
1 min

Two step

The other day I was talking to a patient about what to do with a loose tooth. It was a upper front tooth and she didn't want to touch the teeth on either sid...

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Apr 22, 2019
1 min

Pain Pain Go Away

I will sometimes get phone calls from patients who are in pain and for whatever reason can't come in. Normally you can tell them to take pain killers or cal...

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Apr 18, 2019
1 min

Wire Act

With the advent of wire free braces people ask me if wire braces are still done. The answer is yes. While removable braces may be unseen (for the most part...

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Apr 5, 2019
1 min

Spring Cleaning (cruddy Buildup on the Back of Lower Front Teeth)

The Buildup of Tartar (really calculus but if I mention it people think I am going to talk about Descartes and math. Which is probably slightly more boring ...

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Mar 9, 2019
1 min

Yeast not Bread and not Beer

I was reading the other day and an article caught my eye . It was about how the maker of Mevacor,a cholesterol medicine, was trying to suppress the suppli...

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Mar 4, 2019
2 min

Strain of Stain

Most people will not notice that their teeth are becoming discolored. It happens so gradually that it is unnoticed day to day. When a person does finally no...

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Feb 27, 2019
2 min

What is Holistic Dentistry?

People often ask me "what do you do?" When I tell them that I am a holistic dentist.The next question is what is that? A good definition is the one given by ...

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Dec 14, 2018
2 min

Nightguards and Grinding

The statistics are not good. Some studies show that an estimated 20 percent of the population during waking hours and 8 percent during sleep grind. Grinding...

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Nov 16, 2018
1 min

Use It or Lose it!!!

Use your dental benefits or lose them when 2018 is over. Dental benefits don't rollover. Schedule your appointment with Dr.Efron before 12/31/18 at 212-475-7912

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Oct 15, 2018
2 min

How Many Times A Year Do You Need A Cleaning?

Let me tell you doing this blogging thing is not as easy as it looks. Today's topic is the New York Times article "Rethinking the Twice-Yearly Dentist Visit"...

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Oct 8, 2018
1 min

Soft Touch -The Lowly Toothbrush

It is surprising the number of times I get asked," What kind of brush should I use?" The answer is soft or ultra soft bristled toothbrushes. Even though it f...

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Oct 5, 2018
1 min

Oil Pulling.... What is it?

Oil pulling is the process of swishing an oil such as sesame or coconut in the mouth to prevent decay and gum disease. It is said to treat diabetes and hear...

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Oct 2, 2018
1 min

I SEE THE PROBLEM!

I was thinking as I struggled to see an article I was reading. What is a really great modern improvement in Dentistry? There are computerized Root Canals wh...

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Oct 1, 2018
0 min

Take care of your gums or they will make you feel like you had!

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Sep 28, 2018
1 min

Simple Natural Treatment for Reflux

This is a picture I found on the internet illustrating what happens when you have GERD, more commonly known as Reflux. This when the stomach acid backs up in...

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Sep 24, 2018
1 min

People swallow enough crud. There is no need for your Dentist to have you swallow more.

Don't Like swallowing whatever gunk the dentist is drilling? Ask for a rubber dam. It might take a little more time but it is a great way to not ingest anyth...

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Sep 20, 2018
1 min

SUPER CHARGE Your TOOTHPASTE!!

I came across a great article which had a study which showed that adding Arginine to a fluoride toothpaste increase the cavity fighting ability of the fluori...

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Sep 19, 2018
1 min

Get Rid of White Spots on your Teeth Without Drilling

I see many people walking around with white spots on their teeth. It used to be that the only treatment was drilling the tooth down and putting a filling in...

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Sep 18, 2018
1 min

Brushing Your Teeth Like A Dentist....

Everyone brushes their teeth, or should brush their teeth.In 20 year's of practice I've seen my share of teeth that have not been touched by a brush. So, bru...

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Nov 15, 2017
2 min

Invisalign Vs. Wire Braces

There are a lot of exciting things going on in Dentistry. One of the most impressive is Invisalign. It is not really new, it has been out about 14 years, b...

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