Five habits to keep your teeth healthy and attractive

/ Glenn Reit D.D.S./

Change is Good

Here are 5 habits you should alter to keep your teeth healthy and attractive.   Are you a nail biter?

Over time this subconscious habit can lead to chipping, cracking and causing excessive wear to your teeth.   Since most nail biting occurs on your anterior teeth it can and will be noticed by others.

The old chewing on inedible objects such as pens, pencils or sunglass stems.  Constantly chewing on these non forgiving substances can only lead to detrimental changes in the look and strength of the teeth subjected to these objects.

You are not an ice crusher.  It seems many like to chew on ice.  For some reason chewing and breaking the ice makes you feel better.  Probably due to some stress in your life, crushing the ice with your teeth makes you feel stronger.  Over times cracks appear on the surface of your teeth leading to a greater potential of the tooth eventually fracturing

Jaw breaking as in jaw clenching is definitely related to being stressed out.  In fact clenching bringing your jaws together or grinding moving your jaws back and forth is a way for your body to release stress.  Unfortunately, this causes increased pressure on your jaws and teeth leading to breaking of the teeth or injury to your jaw joints. 

Brushing too hard or using a hard toothbrush can cause injury to your gums which surround and support your teeth.  Not paying attention while you are brushing can cause whole areas of your mouth to be missed.

If any of these habits are you, maybe now is a good time to say bye, bye to them.   You and your teeth will be glad you did.

At the dental practice of Dr. Glenn Reit located at 1498 Third Avenue in Yorkville on the Upper East Side of Manhattan we like meeting new people and getting to know them and taking care of any dental issues they may have.

Even if you just need a cleaning give us a call at 212 517 9000 to schedule an appointment.

You and your teeth will be glad you did.

Looking for a Dentist in the Upper East Side?

At the practice of Glenn Reit DDS; we provide quality care in a relaxed, comfortable, clean and safe environment. Please contact us today at 212 517 9000 for this or any other of your dental needs. We look forward to seeing and taking care of you!

Do You Have Delta Dental Insurance?

/ Glenn Reit D.D.S./

Do you have Delta Dental Insurance?  At the dental practice of Dr. Glenn Reit DDS at 1498 Third Avenue located between 84th and 85th streets here in Manhattan we accept your Delta Dental Insurance for payment of dental services rendered to you.  At our practice your exam, x-rays and cleaning are covered at 100% meaning you have NO out of pocket payment as long as you have not used your benefits.

Dr Glenn Reit has decades of experience in providing dental services to patients of all ages.  If all you need is a cleaning we’re happy to provide it.  If your situation is slightly more challenging we will work with you to resolve your situation. Nobody likes going to the dentist so we will strive to make your appointment what we would want when going to the dentist.

We see patients on time all the time which is another plus.  Your time is valuable and we respect that.  Most people have a good idea of what’s going on in their mouths so there generally are no surprises when coming to see us.

We will always give you alternatives, price points and time commitments to complete any needed or optional dental treatments.  We also have Saturday hours so you will not have to take time off from work.

If it’s been awhile since you’ve seen the dentist and believe you should schedule a cleaning and check-up what are you waiting for?  With your active Guardian Dental Insurance it’s a no brainer.  You’re out of cost payment for preventive services are zero dollars.  Someone is paying for your Delta policy and Delta says their best patient is the one who pays and doesn’t use their dental insurance benefits.

Call today at 212 517 9000.  You and your teeth will be glad you did.

Looking for a Dentist in the Upper East Side?

At the practice of Glenn Reit DDS; we provide quality care in a relaxed, comfortable, clean and safe environment. Please contact us today at 212 517 9000 for this or any other of your dental needs. We look forward to seeing and taking care of you!