If you are one of the many people in Brooklyn who are currently wearing braces, dentists at Park Slope Dental Arts wants you to know that oral hygiene is going to be especially important for you. Braces make it more difficult to keep your teeth clean, so it is essential that you floss every day… (Read More)

As new technology comes into play, we sometimes begin to disregard the innovations of the past. Clear aligners are the latest trend and for good reason, they’re effective and practically invisible to the naked eye. This hardly means that traditional braces are a thing of the past. There are still many applications where metal braces show their… (Read More)

When it comes to straightening your smile Park Slope Dental Arts knows there are many things to take into consideration; The type of braces you wear, the severity of your misalignment, and how long you will need to wear them.  Braces are slowly moving the bones and straightening your teeth. The wires and brackets attached… (Read More)

One of the wonderful things about orthodontic treatment is that it can improve both your oral health and smile confidence at just about any age! However, there are a few factors you should take into account when deciding whether or not to pursue orthodontic treatment. Are Orthodontics for pediatric patients are braces a good choice?… (Read More)

There are many orthodontic treatments available depending on your needs and budget. Orthodontics is a great way to improve your smile, confidence, and self-esteem. Park Slope Dental Arts wants to discuss the different types of braces as well as clear aligners. Remember, choosing the right orthodontic treatment is important to get the most out of… (Read More)

Dentistry is serious medicine, and daily oral hygiene is a top priority. But teeth can be pretty fun, too—not to mention fascinating. For starters, have you ever seen the full sets of baby teeth and adult teeth present in a child’s head x-ray? Go ahead, look it up. There are tons of interesting dental facts… (Read More)

It’s no secret that residents of Brooklyn love sports! The folks around here work hard and play just as hard, whether it’s football, baseball, basketball, or numerous other high-impact sports that can cause harm to your family’s mouths—at least 13% of all oral injuries happen during sports activities. Park Slope Dental Arts wants you to… (Read More)

Breakfast is always being touted as the most important meal of the day—and for good reason! It’s important for families to kickstart their day with nutrients that will help them power through school, work, socializing, sports, homework… does anyone else feel exhausted just thinking about it all?  The right foods in your child’s lunch can… (Read More)

For a long time, we’ve been told to brush our teeth right after we eat, but conventional wisdom might be changing on that. Thanks to your mouth’s powerful and natural ability to clean itself, rinsing with water might actually be the best way to freshen your breath and prevent cavities after you eat.  In addition… (Read More)

Gingivitis, very simply, is an inflammation of your gums. (Any time a medical term ends with “itis” it means inflammation.) Gingivitis varies in severity and can look a few different ways. Very bad gingivitis leads to periodontal (gum) disease.  Gingivitis is common and affects many, rather, most adults. But with good oral hygiene and the… (Read More)