Drs. Boyd Blog

Thanksgiving is quickly approaching, and if you’re like most people, you begin to salivate at the thought of all the delicious foods that fill a table this time of year. But if you’re missing one or more teeth, you may yourself dreading Turkey Day because of your inability to eat the foods you love. Fortunately, there is a solution that can not only give you back your beautiful appearance but also have you enjoying both food and family this year. Read on to find out how eating with dental implants can make a drastic difference in how you view the holidays.

As New York City sees a decline in the number of COVID-19 cases, caution is still necessary in order to keep our community safe. It is important that you stay at home as much as possible. However, there are a number of necessary tasks that you should not hold back from taking care of. One of those tasks is visiting your dentist in Midtown. Let’s discuss why dental care is so important and why you can be confident that your local dental office is a safe environment.

Sadly, our great city has experienced one of the worst outbreaks of COVID-19 in the world. We are all looking forward to the time when life gets back to normal, and we are all doing our part to protect our fellow New Yorkers to the extent possible as we gradually reopen. Would you like to know some details about how your dentist in Midtown is helping to prevent the spread of COVID-19? Your safety, and that of our entire community, is our top concern!

Prior to the outbreak of COVID-19, dentists and their team members had a fairly simple procedure for preparing to see patients. They would thoroughly wash their hands, don a fresh mask and gloves, and then get to work. Now, however, many additional steps are necessary to protect patients and dental team members from potential contamination. In this article, we discuss a portion of the dental safety protocol in Midtown that is helping to fight the spread of COVID-19.

Heart disease is the number one cause of death in the United States. It only makes sense, then, that an entire month is dedicated to promoting heart health awareness! February is American Heart Month, so you may hear a lot of information about things you can do to protect this precious organ. For example, media campaigns might focus on promoting good dietary choices and regular exercise, both of which are essential. But there is another element that factors into heart health — your oral health. Let’s discuss how gum disease in Midtown East is related to heart disease, and how you can protect both your smile and your heart.

Generally speaking, a clean mouth is a healthy mouth. Keeping your teeth and gums free of harmful bacteria prevents decay and helps you maintain fresh breath. It can even play a role in preventing significant overall health problems. Since October is National dental hygiene month, it is the perfect time to pause to consider how you are doing at maintaining a clean mouth. It may also be the ideal time for you to schedule a professional cleaning and dental checkup in Midtown East. In this post, we’ll discuss the importance of oral hygiene and how you and your dentist can work to keep your smile clean, healthy, and beautiful.

Fitness has become such an important part of all of our lives.  We lift weights, take classes and participate in all sorts of recreational sports.  Lets face it, accidents happen but serious injury to our teeth can be avoided with a custom mouth guard.