Oral cancer claims one life an hour in the US alone, making it deadlier than other forms of the disease like lung and breast cancer. Still, not as many people know about oral cancer. With a diagnosis in the earlier stages, doctors believe they may be able to reduce the numbers of annual oral cancer related deaths. That’s why April has been deemed oral cancer awareness month. If more people know about oral cancer, the warning signs, and how to receive an earlier diagnosis, we may see improvement in the prognosis related to this disease. Six month preventive dental checkups offer the best opportunity to receive regular oral cancer screenings.
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The Importance of Oral Cancer Screenings
April 2, 2018
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How to Handle a Long Island Dental Emergency
August 31, 2017
Emergencies by their very nature are stressful and often painful. Dental emergencies for many people have an added layer of anxiety. This happens because many people don’t know what they should do during a dental emergency. Should they call 911? Go to an emergency room? Wait for Monday morning at 8 am to call their dentist? Deal with the pain or damage until their next dental appointment? At LIC Dental associates, our team is here to help whenever patients experience a dental emergency. From toothaches to facial trauma, our skilled dentist and team are here to relieve pain and restore full oral health and smile confidence. The first step for any patient experiencing a dental emergency in Long Island should be to call our office right away. We’ll help you assess your situation, and schedule an appointment to visit us as quickly as possible.
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Dentist in Long Island City Crafts Dazzling Smiles
January 25, 2017
Your smile is usually the first thing others will notice about you. If it’s a healthy one, you have no problem showing it off, but if it is discolored, has misalignments, or shows large gaps, then smiling can become a painful experience. Fortunately, there are options. Your dentist in Long Island City, Dr. Ishwinder Saran, would be happy to help you reach your goals and restore your confidence with porcelain veneers.
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Dentists in Long Island City Give Great Family Care
September 13, 2016
Are you tired of racing all over town keeping medical and dental appointments for your family? Wouldn’t it be nice to have kind, comprehensive and state of the art dental services all under one roof? You can access this kind of care from your dentist in Long Island City, Dr. Ishwinder Saran. He and his partner dentists at LIC Dental Associates deliver most every kind of dental treatment available, leaving both young and old patients smiling.
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Dental Implants in Long Island City: the Process
July 18, 2016
Dentists work to preserve natural teeth. When accident, decay, gum disease or other issue causes tooth loss, dental implants from Long Island City’s LIC Dental Associates help. Natural looking, feeling and functioning, dental implants are superior tooth replacements. (more…)
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How to Take Care of Your Child’s Teeth
June 30, 2016
Your child’s smile is so precious, and seeing it is probably one of the best parts of your day. Make sure those little teeth stay as healthy as possible by helping her maintain excellent dental hygiene! Your dentist for kids in Long Island City is Dr. Capozzi. When should your little one visit the dentist? And how can you help prevent cavities in children’s teeth? We’ve got the answers to these and other important questions below.
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Advice from the Emergency Dentist in Long Island City
May 31, 2016
You may be the type of person who enjoys a surprise, but there’s one surprise no one likes—a dental emergency. These are often frightening, nerve-wracking and always, always at the wrong time. But like any other emergency, handling a dental emergency requires having a plan. And the first step in that plan should be to call your emergency dentist in Long Island City Dr. Saran at 347-537-6193. We’ll be able to determine if your emergency calls for an urgent visit to our office. In the meantime, here are some tips on what you should do for different types of dental emergencies.
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