What is white tongue/what does it look like? Our tongue has finger-like projections called papillae. When inflamed, these papillae can trap food, bacteria, fungi or debris. It causes the tongue to get that white appearance. It can also cause bad…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…