Progressive Dental NY

03/18/2026

Your bite (how your teeth and jaws fit together) plays a big role in your overall oral health: not just how your smile looks, but how it functions day to day.

Here’s a closer look at the most common bite issues we see:

🔸Spacing (Diastema)
Gaps between teeth can occur when the teeth are smaller relative to the jaw or arch size, when teeth are missing, or from habits like tongue thrusting.
👉 Extra space in the arch can allow teeth to shift over time, trap food, and contribute to gum irritation.
✔️ Treatment may include Clear Aligners, traditional braces, bonding, or restorative options like veneers or crowns, depending on the cause.

🔸Overcrowding
When there isn’t enough room in the jaw, teeth can overlap or rotate.
👉 This makes brushing and flossing more difficult, increasing the risk of cavities, plaque buildup, and periodontal (gum) disease.
✔️ Orthodontic treatment helps create proper spacing and alignment for easier long-term maintenance.

🔸Crossbite
Occurs when some upper teeth sit inside the lower teeth instead of outside.
👉 This can lead to uneven tooth wear, gum recession, and even stress on the jaw over time.
✔️ Treatment may involve orthodontics or bite correction to properly align the arches.

🔸Overbite
The upper front teeth excessively overlap the lower teeth.
👉 Over time, this can cause wear on the lower teeth, chipping, and added strain on the jaw joints.
✔️ Clear Aligners or other orthodontic options can help rebalance the bite.

🔸Underbite
When the lower teeth sit in front of the upper teeth.
👉 This can affect chewing efficiency, speech, and jaw function, and may lead to uneven wear.
✔️ Treatment varies based on severity and may include orthodontics or more advanced surgical correction.

🔸Open Bite
An anterior open bite occurs when the upper and lower front teeth don’t touch when the mouth is closed. This is often associated with habits like thumb sucking, prolonged pacifier use, or tongue thrusting.
👉 It can make biting into foods difficult and may affect speech and overall bite function.
✔️ Treatment typically involves orthodontics, along with addressing any contributing habits to prevent relapse.

Every bite is unique, and the right treatment depends on the underlying cause and not just what it looks like.

If you’ve noticed changes in your bite or have questions, we’re always here to help guide you through your options! ☺

03/10/2026

We’re excited to introduce two familiar faces in a new role at Progressive Dental ☺️

Tracy and Renee have both been part of our team for decades, working side by side with our doctors as dental assistants and helping care for our patients every day. Now they’re stepping into new roles as Treatment Specialists, where they focus on helping patients better understand their treatment plans, financing, answer questions, and guide them through the process every step of the way.

If you’ve ever left an appointment with questions about what comes next, Tracy and Renee are here to help make things clearer and easier to navigate. 🧡

Take a moment to get to know Tracy and Renee and the important role they play in helping our patients feel confident in their care here: 🔗 https://bit.ly/4b7aUNS

03/06/2026

As Dental Assistants Appreciation Week comes to a close, we want to give a big thank you to the amazing assistants across all of our Progressive Dental offices. 🦷

They’re the ones keeping everything running behind the scenes, helping patients feel comfortable, and making sure our doctors have everything they need during appointments. A lot happens during a visit, and our assistants are right in the middle of it making the whole experience smoother for everyone.

We’re really lucky to have such a hardworking, caring team. We appreciate everything you do for our patients and for each other every single day. 🧡

03/04/2026

Sometimes bad breath isn’t about your teeth at all… it’s about your tongue. 👅

The surface of the tongue can trap bacteria and debris that brushing alone doesn’t always remove. A simple tool called a tongue scraper can help clear that buildup and support fresher breath.
Curious how it works? We put together a quick guide👇🏼

Combat halitosis with a tongue scraper. Discover benefits, including improved oral hygiene and bad breath remedies, for fresher breath daily.

03/03/2026

Yes, we’re still a dental office.
No, this is not a new service.

It’s National Pancake Day and Brandi is in Kirkwood flipping pancakes like she’s been training for this moment her whole life. 🥞

We’ll go back to fixing smiles tomorrow. Promise.

Happy National Pancake Day 😋🥞

02/25/2026

Tucker officially wrapped up his orthodontic journey with Dr. Matt Franklin, and moments like this never get old. Watching patients grow into their smiles along the way is one of the best parts of what we do.

Big shoutout to our Montrose team for helping make this milestone happen. Every smile tells a story, and this one was worth celebrating. 🧡

02/23/2026

We traded scrubs for snow gear and hit the tubing hill at Greek Peak over the weekend!❄️

Just some laughs, fresh snow, and a little team time outside the office. Days like this are a good reminder that the same team energy you see in the office carries over everywhere we go.

10/10 would tube again 🛷

02/19/2026

A little reminder for our patients and community: our Kirkwood office offers Saturday appointments each week from 8:00 am – 12:00 pm.

We know life doesn’t always fit into a weekday schedule, so these visits are here to make care easier and more convenient. And if something unexpected comes up, we do our best to help you be seen when you need us.

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02/18/2026

Care is about more than just teeth. It’s about listening, showing compassion, and creating an environment where patients feel supported every step of the way. We believe dentistry should feel comfortable, respectful, and centered around the people we serve, and feedback like this means everything to our team.

🧡Thank you, Suzanne, for sharing!

02/14/2026

We get it… sometimes it’s hard to tell the difference. That’s why you have us to help you narrow it down. ♥️🦷

Wishing you a day full of love and smiles!
– Your friends at Progressive Dental 💌

02/11/2026

Our marketing manager is busy this month out in the community for Children’s Dental Health Month 🪥 so we figured we’d help take something off her shoulders… because teamwork makes the dream work and we have lots of cool things happening at Progressive Dental.

Behind the cheesy slides is real dentistry we’re proud of. Same-day solutions, clear aligners made right in our office, dental implants, flexible payment options, a dental savings plan for those uninsured, Saturday appointments in Kirkwood, and a team that’s been locally owned and serving our communities since 1991.

We want to see you for your next appointment sooo bad!!!! 🦷✨
Come visit us… or at least share this so she’s proud when she gets back. 🧡🧡🧡

02/10/2026

Children’s Dental Health Month shoutout to some of our best brushers!🪥

These smiles are cavity-free for a reason. Good habits, consistency, and a lot of at-home brushing paying off. We love seeing it.

Keep it up, kids!!🧡