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Dental Blog

Explore dental health topics and treatments with Farber Center — from gum disease and dental implants to oral hygiene and whole-body health.

Oral Hygiene
April 22, 2019

Gingivitis Treatment with Lasers is Highly Effective

  Laser Pocket Disinfection | Find Out How it Can Help You Nearly all of us have heard the medical term gingivitis…

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Uncategorized
February 27, 2019

Holistic Dentistry with The Farber Center

Holistic dentistry or holistic periodontics follows the premise that each limb or body part shares a connection. The premise might not shock…

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Uncategorized
February 16, 2019

Is Periodontal Disease Contagious?

Throughout the years, the Farber Center blog has tried to keep you informed about the dangers of periodontal disease. Proper oral hygiene…

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Dental Implants
December 28, 2018

Eating with All on 4

If you read our most recent blog post, you are aware of the many advantages that come with All on 4 permanent…

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Dental Implants
December 14, 2018

All-on-4 Dental Implants | A Newer Alternative to Traditional Dentures

If you are unfamiliar with All-on-4 dental implants in Long Island, they are a newer option that has dramatically expanded the number…

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Insurance
September 23, 2018

Using Your Insurance Payouts – Use it or Lost it!

Believe it or not, you could be losing hundreds of dollars this year. The reason is simple: each year your dental benefits…

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Uncategorized
September 5, 2018

6 Ways to Strengthen Your Bite

Your bite determines whether you’re reaching for an apple or a smoothie. Although both are delicious, you may want that crunch sensation…

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Periodontics
August 22, 2018

10 Facts You Didn’t Know About Your Mouth

Chances are, you use your mouth for the majority of your day. Most of us go through our daily morning routine without…

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Dental Implants
August 14, 2018

Dental Implant Surgery has a High Success Rate – Do Your Teeth Need to be Replaced?

In this picture, you can see the crown, the abutment, and the dental implant at the bottom. Farber Center for Periodontics &…

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Periodontics
August 1, 2018

Psoriasis and Gum Disease – An Overlooked Connection

In honor of National Psoriasis Awareness Month, we explore the often overlooked connection between psoriasis and gum disease. Like many other ailments,…

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Dental Implants
July 16, 2018

Increased Tooth Loss Risk for Senior Citizens

The Farber Center for Periodontics and Dental Implants in Medford and Hauppauge, NY,  understands the challenges associated with aging and the effect…

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Periodontics
July 1, 2018

Tooth Sensitivity: What You Can Do

Tooth Sensitivity: What Can I Do? Picture it: You’re sitting poolside on a beautiful 80-degree July day. You’ve made a batch of…

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