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Why do I need a Root canal and what is it?
In today’s blog, I would like to answer some common questions about root canals that I often get. Of course, we are always here if you have more questions. WHAT IS A ROOT CANAL? Every tooth is made up of…
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Herald Long Island, Excellence in HealthCare Award
On June 15th, 2022, Dr. Parul Dua Makkar was awarded the Herald Long Island, Excellence Award by the RichnerLive and the LI Herald Team. This was an inaugural Event and was a tremendous success. It was a celebration of excellence…
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Do I really need to get my child’s baby tooth filled?
One of the most frequent questions that I get asked by young children’s patients is “Why should I get a baby tooth filled? It is going to fall out anyway.” I would like to take this opportunity to discuss baby…
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Denobi Awards
On March 5th ,2022 Dr. Parul Dua Makkar won the Denobi Awards at the Velocity Twenty22 conference in Las Vegas. This is a conference for TeleDentistry providing care to those who don’t have access such as the elderly and handicapped…
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ORAL CANCER
Today I write about a personal topic and the importance of Oral Cancer screenings. When you visit us at PDM Family Dental, we are checking for not only teeth and gum health but we are also we are screening for…
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Sleep Apnea
Do you or a loved one snore? If you do, you are not alone! It is reported that more than 80 million Americans snore on a regular basis. That is a whole lot of American’s not getting a good night…
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How to choose the best toothpaste
This is one of the most common questions I get asked. What is the best toothpaste to use? It all depends on your individual needs. Here are some factors that can help you decide. American Dental Association (ADA) seal. Any…
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Dental Emergencies
It’s the weekend or after hours and you have a dental emergency. You may not be able to reach the Dentist right away so what should you do. Ways to avoid emergencies are by wearing a mouth guard when playing sports,…
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WHY DO I NEED TO TAKE X-RAYS?
At PDM Family Dental, we typically take X-rays once a year. X-rays are a vital part of any exam, maybe it be a new patient exam, a recall or an emergency visit. Consider the case of the Titanic, you don’t know…
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DIY DENTISTRY
There are lot of advertisements that we have seen on Do It Yourself (DIY) Dentistry. Companies such like Smile Direct. Where you either go to a place or get the kit at home, to make your own molds of your…
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