• How do I know if I have dry mouth?
    Dry mouth, also medically known as xerostomia, is the condition of not having enough saliva, or spit, to keep your mouth wet. There are many ways to keep dry mouth Read more
  • Why it’s Important to Leave Us Reviews
    At our office, the doctor and our team do all that we can to make sure that your experience with us is the best it can possibly be. However, there’s Read more
  • Bottled Water: Friend or Foe?
    Some people choose bottled water over tap because they think it’s cleaner. Some do it out of convenience: It’s easy to grab a bottle of water to take with you Read more
  • Toothpaste Guide
    Between the huge number of toothpaste brands on the market today, the different flavors, and claims from most to do different things, it isn’t surprising that people feel so confused Read more
  • To use or not to use mouthwash; that is the question
    A famous mouthwash company chose the marketing slogan, “Better than flossing.” As a consumer, would you believe a high-end commercial that essentially tells you to stop flossing? Just use this Read more
  • What’s the deal with bottled water?
    As more people turn to bottled water and away from the tap, they may be missing out on one important ingredient that most brands of bottled water fail to include: Read more
  • Do we have your current contact info?
    As you probably know, you can always connect with the doctor and our team by calling our Yorktown Heights, New York office, or going to our Facebook page. However, if Read more
  • Getting to the Bottom of Chewing Gum Myths
    It's a moment many of our patients have experienced. One second you're chewing on a piece of gum, then suddenly you forget to keep chewing and swallow the entire rubbery Read more
  • Toothbrush Arts and Crafts
    When you replace your old toothbrush every three or four months with a new model, you accomplish three things: You keep your teeth cleaner (frayed brushes don’t clean as well) You protect Read more
  • How Do I Care For My Pet’s Teeth?
    Our pets are a valued part of the family, but dogs and cats are not regularly known for their minty-fresh breath. Did you know that bad breath can be a Read more
  • Taking Care of Your Toothbrush
    Did you know your toothbrush could be covered with almost ten million germs? We know … it’s gross! That’s why you should know how to store your toothbrush properly, and Read more
  • Eat Well, Feel Good, Smile Better
    Did you know that the most common oral health diseases are tooth decay and gum disease? Not so coincidentally, they are also the easiest to prevent. As much as we Read more
  • Anxiety, Phobia, and Fear of the Dentist
    Not many people look forward to going to the dentist, especially if you already know that you need dental work done. A small amount of anxiety is one thing, but Read more
  • What should we blog about?
    As a patient at Hudson Valley Oral Surgery, PLLC, your opinion matters! the doctor and our team love hearing what our patients think about our practice and the services we Read more
  • Energy and Sports Drinks Eat Away at Teeth, Study Says
    Sports and energy drinks cause irreversible damage to the teeth of teens and young adults. A recent study published in General Dentistry states that energy and sports drinks contain so Read more
  • Oral Health Tips: Travel Edition
    When you leave on a trip, you probably double-check that evrything’s ready: your clothes are packed, your ticket is handy, and your passport waits patiently on top of your bag Read more

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