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Caring for Your Dog’s Teeth
posted: Jul. 20, 2021.

It may come as a surprise to learn that dogs, like humans, have both baby and adult teeth. Most dogs, unlike humans, have all of their adult teeth by the Read more
Oral Piercing: What you should know
posted: Jul. 13, 2021.

If you have been thinking about getting a piercing, or if you already have one or more, there are some health risks our team at Hudson Valley Oral Surgery, PLLC Read more
Bells and Whistles for Your Bristles?
posted: Jul. 06, 2021.

Modern dentistry has made the most of today’s technological innovations. And we’ve come a long way from the fraying sticks our ancestors used as toothbrushes. On the other hand, while it’s Read more
My toothbrush did what?
posted: Jun. 29, 2021.

If you were to put your toothbrush bristles under a high-powered microscope, what you would see might give you nightmares: millions of bacteria, busily crawling up and down your toothbrush Read more
Xylitol: A significant factor for improving your oral health
posted: Jun. 22, 2021.

Xylitol is a naturally occurring sweetener found in tree bark, plants, fruits, and vegetables. The human body also produces it in small amounts. It looks and tastes like sugar, so Read more
Famous Teeth throughout History
posted: Jun. 15, 2021.

We probably all remember sitting through history lessons during our schooling years. Revolutionary war heroes, English royals, and pop-culture icons filled the pages of our textbooks. Although you may recall Read more
Jason Derulo's Ideal Match
posted: Oct. 21, 2015.

When the multi-platinum recording artist, songwriter and TV personality Jason Derulo was recently asked about his ideal woman, his answer covered a remarkably broad spectrum. "There’s no specific thing," Read more
Certain Treatments for Osteoporosis Could Complicate Oral Surgery
posted: Oct. 06, 2015.

Although periodontal (gum) disease is the most common cause of bone loss in the mouth, women at or past menopause face another condition that could cause complications with their Read more
Sofia Vergara: 'Obsessed' With Oral Hygiene
posted: Sep. 21, 2015.

A woman as gorgeous and funny as Sofia Vergara surely planned to be a model and actress from the get-go, right? Wrong! Sofia’s first career choice actually was to Read more
Do You Need Antibiotics Before Having a Dental Procedure?
posted: Sep. 13, 2015.

Many people have questions about the proper use of antibiotics — especially today, as the overuse of these medications has become a concern. It isn’t necessary for most people Read more
A Royal Fix
posted: Aug. 29, 2015.

So you’re tearing up the dance floor at a friend’s wedding, when all of a sudden one of your pals lands an accidental blow to your face — chipping Read more
4 Tips to Help you Quit the Smoking Habit
posted: Aug. 14, 2015.

It’s been widely established for decades that cigarette smoking contributes to cancer and heart disease. But did you know smoking will also increase your risk of tooth decay and Read more
Beyonce Makes Flossing a Family Affair
posted: Jul. 30, 2015.

As is the case with most celebs today, Beyonce is no stranger to sharing on social media… but she really got our attention with a video she recently posted Read more
Some Blood Pressure Medications May Affect Your Oral Health
posted: Jul. 15, 2015.

If you’re taking medication to regulate your blood pressure, you may be familiar with some of the general side effects, like nausea, drowsiness or dizziness. But some blood pressure Read more
Giancarlo Stanton Gets Major-League Mouth Protection
posted: Jun. 30, 2015.

For major-league slugger Giancarlo Stanton, 2014 was a record-breaking year. After the baseball season ended, he signed a 13-year, $325 million contract with the Miami Marlins — the biggest Read more
An Oral Appliance for Sleep Apnea may be the Right Option for You
posted: Jun. 15, 2015.

Daily fatigue or complaints of your snoring from family have led you to see your doctor about the problem. After an exam and a test session in a sleep Read more

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