Blog - Dentist in Sunnyside, NY | Heidi L Nelson DMD, FAGD

Do You Have A Cavity?
posted: Dec. 09, 2025.

Sometimes cavities are hard to avoid. Our team at Heidi L. Nelson DMD, FAGD wants you to know you aren’t alone when it comes to getting cavities. They can appear Read more
Holiday Gift Ideas for Healthy Holiday Smiles
posted: Dec. 02, 2025.

Need some gift ideas for family members and friends who seem to have absolutely everything? Who are impossible to shop for? Who tell you not to worry, it’s the thought Read more
Tips for a Tooth-Friendly Thanksgiving
posted: Nov. 25, 2025.

Nothing is more welcome at the Thanksgiving table than your happy, healthy smile! Here are some ideas to keep your holiday smile looking and feeling its best. #1 Good Dental Hygiene Doesn’t Read more
Why You Should Avoid Energy and Sports Drinks
posted: Nov. 18, 2025.

In a world where everything moves so quickly and teens and young adults find themselves pulling “all-nighters” or working long hours, energy drinks have grabbed the spotlight. You’ll have one Read more
The Five Most Common Reasons for Emergency Visits
posted: Nov. 11, 2025.

An emergency usually evokes panic, and for good reason. Emergencies don’t discriminate when it comes to time or place. They’ll happen during your vacation, at home, while you’re shopping for Read more
Tips for Cold and Flu Season
posted: Nov. 04, 2025.

It’s peak cold and flu season, a time to be especially conscious about your health. We have some suggestions to help you navigate this contagious time of year, with bonus Read more
Let’s Make Halloween Treats Less Tricky!
posted: Oct. 28, 2025.

If the scariest part of Halloween in Sunnyside, New York is trying to figure out which treats are braces-friendly and which treats are braces-frightful, we have a fiendishly simple suggestion Read more
What is gum disease?
posted: Oct. 21, 2025.

Gum disease, also called periodontal disease, is an infection of the gum tissues, and is something seen all too often by the doctor. Extending from inflammation of the gums (gingivitis) Read more
Good Dental Hygiene Gives You Better Overall Health
posted: Oct. 14, 2025.

What do you think of when you hear the term dental or oral hygiene? Brushing and flossing tend to come to mind, since that is what the terms imply. What you Read more
October Is Orthodontic Health Month!
posted: Oct. 07, 2025.

October’s here! A month when we celebrate the beauty of fall, the taste of pumpkin spice, the fun of Halloween in Sunnyside, New York, and the healthy smiles which orthodontic Read more
Preventing Periodontal Disease
posted: Sep. 30, 2025.

Periodontal disease is one of the most prevalent health issues in America, with the Centers for Disease Control reporting it affects approximately 65 million people, or roughly 47 percent of Read more
Pregnancy: What should I know about my oral care?
posted: Sep. 23, 2025.

the doctor and our team at Heidi L. Nelson DMD, FAGD know this is an exciting time as you anticipate the arrival of your new little one. We want to Read more
How do I avoid bad breath?
posted: Sep. 16, 2025.

At Heidi L. Nelson DMD, FAGD, we see a lot of patients who are concerned about their bad breath, also known as halitosis. So today we thought we would educate Read more
Just What Is Plaque?
posted: Sep. 09, 2025.

From the time you were small, you’ve been warned about the dangers of plaque. Why? Because: It’s an unappealing film that sticks to your teeth It causes cavities It causes gum disease And really, Read more
Celebrate Women’s Health and Fitness Day with Your Healthiest Smile!
posted: Sep. 02, 2025.

On the last Wednesday in September, we celebrate “Women’s Health and Fitness Day.” Because your oral health plays such a large role in your general health and well-being, let’s look Read more
Been a While? Come See Us!
posted: Aug. 26, 2025.

Guilt is a powerful feeling. It can keep you from doing many things, including going to the dentist. The good news is that Heidi L. Nelson DMD, FAGD is a Read more