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Dear Patient, We hope this letter finds you and your family in good health. Our community has been through a lot since the start of the pandemic, and all of us are looking forward to eventually resuming our normal habits and routines. We were pleased to resume our normal office hours in May 2020 and we have been continuing to prioritizing the health and safety of our patients. At Broadway Family Dental, the safety of ...

Are you struggling with sleeping at night? Are you or your partner feeling disrupted by your constant snoring? These are both signs that you may have sleep apnea. Sleep apnea sounds scary, but it is actually an extremely common condition. In fact, a recent study shows that about 22 million Americans have it. Stages of sleep apnea range from moderate to severe and many cases even go undiagnosed. However, not receiving treatment for sleep apnea ...

Your smile is one of your most prominent features, and usually one of the first things people notice about you. Unfortunately, not everyone is born with a perfect smile. Discolored, misshaped or crooked teeth are extremely common in people of all ages. The good news is that with today’s cosmetic dentistry practices all those issues can be resolved! We’re going to go over all the ways cosmetic dentistry can not only change your smile but ...

Let’s take a look at the facts: nearly 75% of all children and teens today have braces. Based off that statistic, there is a pretty high chance that your child may need them as well. So how do you know for sure if your child needs braces? We’re going to answer all the most commonly asked questions about braces so you can be fully prepared! Why Do Kids Get Braces So Young Nowadays? Today more ...

Your baby growing their first tooth is one of the first and most exciting milestones of being a parent. All babies are adorable, but let’s face it, there’s nothing cuter than a smiling baby with a few teeth sticking out here and there! Even though their first set of teeth will only be around for a short period of time, taking proper care of them is incredibly important. They are the placeholders for adult teeth ...

Getting a tooth knocked out can be scary, especially when it happens to your child. The first and perhaps the most important thing you should when it happens is to stay calm and reassure the child that everything is okay. Your reaction will influence their reaction, so don’t panic! If you stay calm, cool and collected, and follow these next few steps everything will go just fine. So, let’s get to it and talk about ...

When something starts feeling wrong in our body, it is very easy to start to panic and let our minds get carried away thinking of what could be wrong with us.  Dental problems are very common. In fact, did you know that tooth decay is the second most common disease, second only to the common cold? This statistic may seem crazy, but it’s true! And it proves how important it is to take care of ...

Everyone dreads the day when your dentist breaks the news that you have to get your wisdom teeth removed. Not everyone needs to get them removed, some people don’t even have wisdom teeth! But, about 85% of people have to. If you are one of the lucky ones that does have to get them removed, there is nothing to be nervous about. Getting your wisdom teeth extracted is a minor procedure that will require some ...

Today everyone is searching for tips, tricks and hacks of how to attain the perfect white smile, and we can’t blame them! Who wants to settle for yellow, stained teeth when there are so many ways you can you can get your dream smile? There are so many whitening pastes, scrubs and lights on the market today, but not all of them are safe. Using an unsafe whitening method can cause major damage to your ...

When your dentist informs you that you have to get a root canal the first thing that probably comes to mind is a painful procedure followed by a few days of uncomfortable recovery. These thoughts would have been accurate years ago, but with dozens of advancements in techniques, devices and anesthesia over the past few years, root canal procedures have improved tremendously and are now fairly gentle and comfortable procedures. Here are a few helpful ...

Oral health is often an afterthought by many individuals in the realm overall health and personal well-being. This notion is unfortunately very off base in regards to the truth, due to the simple fact your mouth is the primary entryway into the rest of the body, so obviously it is connected to the entirety of your being. Things such as bacteria can make their way from your mouth all the way to your bloodstream rather ...

Your dentist is much more than a person who keeps your teeth clean. Your mouth is an intimate part of your body, so a foundational facet of selecting the appropriate dentist for you, is making sure you feel comfortable with them. On top of being comfortable, trust is another integral element when it comes to dental care, due to the fact you never know when you or a family member may go through a pressing ...

Going to the dentist can be an undesirable and anxiety inducing experience for many people around the world, which stems from a plethora of different reasons. Whether it is being pinned down to the dental chair, the abundance of shielding bibs, the sharp instruments making constant contact with your teeth, or something as simple as the lack of control, there are an endless list of reasons why people fear the dentist.  The core reason behind ...

Nothing beats going to bite into your favorite food, only to be abruptly hindered by the unexpected pain coming from your tooth. According to Share Care, a leading repository of healthcare information, over 90% of adults claim that at some point they have had tooth pain or discomfort. Regardless of statistics, it’s safe to say most of you reading this know exactly how painful and inconvenient a toothache can be. With such a commonplace ailment, ...

Going to the dentist can be seem as an intimidating experience for a lot of people. This preconceived fear of the dentist typically stems from a variety of different myths that surround dental care, which are mostly overtly untrue. The reality of dental care is that it is really a necessary part of your health, so in order for individuals to understand it’s importance, we are going to unpack the myths that make it seem ...

Saliva, commonly referred to as “Spit”, is something that grosses most people out, yet it is extremely vital to every single person on this planet. ­­Saliva is one of those things that no one really thinks about, and everyone considers relatively repulsive. This perception of spit simply needs to be readjusted, because saliva has many endearing benefits, and a few interesting facts! Below, are five fun facts that will completely make you rethink the way ...

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