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Dentistry Can Help You Get The Smile You Want
posted: Apr. 14, 2022.

Have you ever looked in the mirror and wished you could correct a few tooth-related issues? Cosmetic dentistry services offered in Sunnyside, NY, by Dr. Heidi Nelson can help you Read more
Fluoride Treatment: Do You Need One?
posted: Apr. 12, 2022.

Over the past decade, most people have been ingesting less and less fluoride. This is not such a great trend, since fluoride has a history of successfully reducing tooth decay Read more
April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month
posted: Apr. 05, 2022.

What is oral cancer? April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month. If you have been putting off a visit to our Sunnyside, New York office, now is an excellent time to Read more
Oral Health Concerns for Teens
posted: Mar. 29, 2022.

You have a lot more freedom as a teenager than you did as a young child. You also have a lot more responsibilities, and one of your jobs is to Read more
How Tooth-Colored Fillings Improve Your Smile
posted: Mar. 22, 2022.

Today’s crowns, veneers, and tooth colored fillings are very natural looking compared to early counterparts. There was a time when dentists placed silver fillings exclusively. This material is still used, Read more
Going Green for St. Patrick’s Day?
posted: Mar. 15, 2022.

Happily for all of us who like to celebrate with friends and family, there’s no need to be Irish to enjoy St. Patrick’s Day. Every March 17th, many of us Read more
Is soda really bad for your teeth?
posted: Mar. 08, 2022.

You take a sip of soda – and someone remarks, “That’s going to ruin your teeth!” Is that true? Is sweet soda the enemy of a healthy smile? The answer, unfortunately, Read more
Are your teeth ready for the big day?
posted: Mar. 01, 2022.

Capturing the Moment At Heidi L. Nelson DMD, FAGD we know that just about anyone who has taken on the challenge of planning her own wedding could tell you how important Read more
Top Ten Ways to Improve Heart Health
posted: Feb. 22, 2022.

The human heart truly appreciates it when we eat healthy foods, don’t smoke, and exercise regularly. But there’s something else that can improve your heart’s longevity and you may not Read more
Solutions for Dry Mouth (Xerostomia)
posted: Feb. 15, 2022.

Dry mouth, or xerostomia, is a common side effect of many medications. It can also be a side effect of cancer treatments, or the result of certain auto-immune diseases. the Read more
The Transformation of Valentine's Day
posted: Feb. 08, 2022.

Did you know the actions leading to the beginnings of Valentine's Day were actually centered on the avoidance of war? A Catholic priest named Valentine defied the orders of the Read more
February is Heart Month
posted: Feb. 01, 2022.

The American Academy of Periodontology stresses the importance of good oral health since gum disease may be linked to heart disease and stroke. Thus far, no cause-and-effect relationship has been Read more
Common Emergency Visits: From lost fillings to broken dentures
posted: Jan. 25, 2022.

You never know when you're going to experience a dental emergency, but if you do, it should give you peace of mind to know that emergency dental care is available Read more
My mouth is dry. What can I do?
posted: Jan. 18, 2022.

Nobody likes a dry mouth. It is an uncomfortable and sometimes oddly unexplainable sensation that most people like to avoid. It is not a condition that automatically sends you into Read more
Do You Have an Ageless Smile? Let Us Help You Keep It!
posted: Jan. 11, 2022.

In your golden years, you’ve become a pioneer in tooth care. Yours is probably the first generation in history that can expect to keep most of their natural teeth for Read more
Going Green for the New Year
posted: Jan. 04, 2022.

Does your list of New Year’s resolutions for the coming months include reducing your ecological footprint? If so, let’s ring in the year with some basic—and some innovative—dental ideas to Read more