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Using the Right Toothbrush

At the Staten Island dental office of Dr. Craig Ratner, we always encourage our patients to brush their teeth twice a day for optimal oral health. We also educate our […]

Dangerous Snacks for Your Staten Island Smile

Dentists frown on sugary sweets – we all know it. But the dental office of Dr. Craig Ratner wants you to know that some non-sugary snacks can be harmful to […]

Keeping Your Gums Healthy in Staten Island

In our last two blogs, we discussed what gum disease is, its symptoms, and how it can affect the rest of your body and your overall health. All of us […]

Wise Up About Wisdom Teeth, Staten Island!

Wisdom teeth begin to appear in our late teens, early 20s, when supposedly we’re gaining wisdom! When wisdom teeth come in partially or not at all, this is called impaction. […]

These Teeth in Staten Island Were Made For….

…biting and chewing food, talking, and giving your face its support and structure. Tooth enamel may feel like a hard surface, but it’s not made to withstand excess pressure or […]

Help for Your TMJ on Staten Island

Do you clench your jaw? Grind your teeth? Many of us on Staten Island may be doing that now after superstorm Sandy. But does your jaw sometimes “lock” or feel […]

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