Thursday, October 15, 2015

Do You Want Fresher Breath?

Greetings!

Love waking up to the smell of coffee? Think twice before you reach for a cup! Your daily dose of Joe — and other habits that can easily escape your notice — could be giving you a bad case of morning breath. But fear not! Bad breath, or "halitosis", doesn't have to ruin your day.



Pass on the coffee and cigarettes, but eat breakfast — and a nutritious one at that! After a long night's sleep, your mouth could benefit from a boost in saliva production, and a good meal is the perfect way to do it. Grab an apple for its high water content and crunchiness, both of which can help cut down on odor-causing bacteria. Yogurt and eggs can also promote saliva production while giving you a healthy serving of calcium and vitamin D. Get creative, but be selective, as some of your favorite breakfast foods may include not-so-breath-friendly ingredients such as garlic or onions.

Or maybe you need to change your sleeping habits?!

More often than not, bad breath is noticeable the moment you wake up. The problem may not be what you eat or drink, or even how your brush and floss. Instead, it could be how you breathe during your sleep. Breathing orally throughout the night can quickly turn your mouth into a haven for oral bacteria, resulting in a parched sensation and an unpleasant odor. Depending on the severity of the situation, something as simple as having a glass of water, sugar-free lozenge, or a humidifier on hand at night can help keep your mouth moist. Why not give it a try?



With Fresher Breath and Yours,



Herald Square Dental
& The Denture Center Team
 
References: http://newsletter.lh360.com/article-content/5be94cee-38ad-4bad-83ec-ffe5dacc65bb.html

Monday, April 20, 2015

April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month

Greetings!

This year for Oral Cancer Awareness Month, our office is partnering with the Oral Cancer Foundation for an Open House to offer complimentary oral cancer screenings on Wednesday, April 29th  from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.  An appointment is required and can be secured by calling us at 212-689-0024. 

In addition, our office is performing the oral cancer screenings during the entire month of April at the reduced cost of $39 (regularly $78). Half of the proceeds from the oral cancer screenings for this month will be donated to The Oral Cancer Foundation!

Here are a few things to consider:

Oral cancer does not discriminate according to age, race or gender.  Early detection of oral cancer is most important because it provides a greater chance that treatment will be successful. Symptoms include non-healing sores, growths and patches on oral tissues, gums or the tongue. The professionals at our office use Velscope screenings to detect abnormal changes in the oral tissues, in order for them to be treated before they develop into something more serious.

We, the entire team of Herald Square Dental & The Denture Center feel strongly about prevention and have been offering oral cancer screenings for years. To prevent oral cancer, we suggests visiting a dentist every six months for a routine checkup that includes an oral cancer screening and adjunctive oral cancer screening with Velscope (quick,easy and pain free!). 

Take the time and  call us to reserve your appointment time for a complimentary oral cancer screening with Velscope on Wednesday 4/29.  Prevention is key!


We look forward to seeing you at the event,


Herald Square Dental
& The Denture Center Team




_______________________________________________________________
References: http://www.prweb.com/releases/2015/04/prweb12625938.htm

Friday, March 20, 2015

Celebrate World Oral Health Day with a Smile!


Almost ninety per cent of the world’s population will suffer from oral diseases in their lifetime and many of them can be avoided! Prevention and compliance are key to maintaining good oral hygiene in order to avoid significant dental problems.  Today is the day to take action in a world-wide effort to reduce tooth decay and dental disease.  The campaign this year is under the logo"Smile for Life",  so take a minute to smile today!


Smile with us,

Herald Square Dental
& The Denture Center Team