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What Are Chalky Teeth?
posted: Feb. 06, 2024.
You’ve always taken care of your child’s smile. You make sure thorough brushing and flossing take place twice a day. You serve foods high in vitamins and minerals and low Read more
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Why Are We Recommending a Periodontal Consultation?
posted: Jan. 30, 2024.
The best way to protect yourself from gum disease is to be proactive: practice good oral hygiene at home and schedule regular checkups and cleanings in our Bronx, New York Read more
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Dental Emergencies in Children
posted: Jan. 23, 2024.
Unfortunately, dental emergencies can sometimes be unavoidable among young children. The good news is the doctor can help you prepare in case you and your child find yourselves in any Read more
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Sealants: What are they and how do they help?
posted: Jan. 16, 2024.
Molars are made up of canyons, caves, pits, and seemingly endless caverns that are a breeding ground for decay. The protective solution is a sealant. When done correctly, a sealant Read more
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Sleep Apnea: How we can help
posted: Jan. 09, 2024.
At Dov Kahane, D.D.S., we understand that getting high-quality sleep is vital to maintaining your overall health. Insufficient sleep can lead to an inability to concentrate, motor vehicle accidents, and Read more
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Tooth Protection and Winter Sports
posted: Jan. 02, 2024.
Just because it’s cold out there doesn’t mean you’ll give up keeping fit and active! Winter is the season for some of our favorite team sporting activities, and when you’re Read more
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Healthy Resolutions for Healthy Teeth
posted: Dec. 26, 2023.
Every January 1st, you have your resolutions ready. No more nail biting. Lose ten pounds. Stop smoking. None of us are happy about those annoying bad habits we’ve picked up Read more
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When Is a “Cavity” Not a Cavity?
posted: Dec. 19, 2023.
Is this a trick question? After all, you probably already know quite a lot about cavities: It all begins when bacteria-filled plaque sticks to teeth and starts to attack enamel. How? Because Read more
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Top Five Dental Myths
posted: Dec. 12, 2023.
Sometimes the line between fact and fiction is easily blurred. This is certainly the case when it comes to dentistry, where myths and misconceptions abound. In a bid to put Read more
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Happy Holidays! Healthy Holidays!
posted: Dec. 05, 2023.
It’s the holiday season! With so much to do and so much going on, you want to be at your best. We have some ideas to help make your season Read more
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Ouch! Are You Biting Your Cheeks More Often?
posted: Nov. 28, 2023.
You’re biting into something delicious, and, Ouch! You bite into something you didn’t mean to—the inside of your tender cheek. Painful moments like this happen every now and again. But if Read more
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Thanksgiving Trivia
posted: Nov. 21, 2023.
At Dov Kahane, D.D.S. we love learning trivia and interesting facts about Thanksgiving! This year, the doctor wanted to share some trivia that might help you feel a bit smarter Read more
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What is biofilm?
posted: Nov. 14, 2023.
Biofilm, the protective housing for bacteria, is a hot topic in the medical and dental fields. Routinely taking an antibiotic for a bacterial infection has become more complicated because of Read more
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National Brush Day
posted: Nov. 07, 2023.
October 31—Halloween. Fourth Thursday in November—Thanksgiving. And, in between these two favorite autumn holidays, we have November 1—National Brush Day! Okay, okay. Maybe National Brush Day isn’t quite as well-known as Read more
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What exactly is periodontal disease?
posted: Oct. 31, 2023.
Periodontal disease is an infection of the tissues that surround and support your teeth. Our team at Dov Kahane, D.D.S. wants you to know that this common ailment can be Read more
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Pregnancy and Oral Care
posted: Oct. 24, 2023.
Pregnancy involves a lot of alterations in your health. Dov Kahane, D.D.S. is here to help you understand the oral health aspects of your pregnancy. As you may already know, your Read more