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Simon W Rosenberg, DMD
Prosthodontics and Cosmetic Dentistry
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Oral Health for SeniorsThe good habits of effective daily brushing, diet, and use of fluoride will help the aging person adapt to changing conditions. Reduced salivary flow and addition of medications will affect oral health dramatically. Changes of the teeth and gums: Teeth will darken because of long-term exposure to plaque and changes in the dentin within the tooth. The gums may recede and uncover the roots. Exposed roots will be darker than the enamel part of the tooth and are prone to decay. Fillings can decay and darken, too, as they weaken over time. "Dry Mouth" may develop: Saliva is useful to lubricate, wash away plaque, and neutralize the acid produced by plaque. Flow of saliva can be reduced by a medical disorder or be a side effect of antihistamine, decongestants, pain killers or diuretics. The build-up of plaque will accelerate tooth decay. There will also be more gum infection which will cause a loss of bone support for the teeth. Poorly-fitting or poorly-cleaned dentures, illness, and some medications increase the severity of the problem. |
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Thur 8am-6pm
Wed 8am-5pm
Fri: 8am-3pm
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D.M.D., does not represent, warrant or guarantee that
any specific treatment is appropriate to your present or
future dental needs.
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This office serves patients in the following areas:
Astoria, Bronx, Brooklyn, Brooklyn Heights, Carroll Gardens / Cobble Hill, Chelsea, Chinatown, Clinton Hill, East Village, Financial District, Flatiron District, Fort Greene, Gramercy Park, Greenpoint, Greenwich Village, Harlem, Little Italy, Long Island City, Lower East Side, Meatpacking District, Midtown, Midtown East, Midtown West, Murray Hill, Noho and Nolita, Park Slope, Prospect Heights, Queens, Red Hook, Soho, Times Square, Theater District, Tribeca, Union Square, Upper East Side, Upper West Side, West Village, Williamsburg, Manhattan, New York City, NY 10021, 10065, 10075
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