Tooth Decay Blog Posts

Plaque and calculus (tartar) can lead to cavities and advanced tooth decay. Queens, NY dentists Clifford Degel and Carmen Every-Degel of Astoria Dental Group discuss…

In this blog post, we review the reasons why it is so important to floss, and we discuss proper flossing techniques.

If you smoke, general dentistry services can protect your smile. Along with quitting smoking, routine care can combat gum disease and oral cancer.

In order to avoid cavities, it is important that you first understand how they form. Find out how these dental “bad guys” develop in teeth.

It may sound farfetched, but there is increasing and reliable evidence that healthy gums are linked to a healthy heart.

At Astoria Dental Group, we provide the great dental care that expecting mothers require in order to maintain good oral health during pregnancy.

Learn more about how we use advanced DIAGNOdent® technology to detect and treat cavities before they cause dental damage.

Cavities are a common dental problem, and they should ideally be prevented or at least treated as soon as possible. Let's look at some of…

Dry mouth can be more than just a mere annoyance. A number of serious dental problems can be caused by dry mouth or worsened by…

Dental crowns are able improve the appearance of a smile as well as its overall health. Let’s look at some of the uses for dental…