Blankenbeckler Family Dentistry

07/30/2019

"Your teeth are strong, but they need a little help to stay that way. Join us as we celebrate 160 years of driving dentistry forward by taking a trip through the ADA’s video archive."

07/26/2018

“People who had consumed 30.3 grams of sugar daily—whether it was in soda or snacks—were 33 percent more likely to develop Alzheimer’s than those who had taken in just 5.8 grams per day”

Put down the Dr. Pepper.

07/24/2018

Are you part of the one in five who find themselves snacking out of boredom? Unnecessary snacking can leave your teeth covered in sugars for hours, not even mentioning the impact on your weight.

ONE in three of us now regularly eat just one proper meal a day, getting by on snacks the rest of the time, according to new research. Two thirds of us confess to snacking once or twice every day (65 per cent) and 18 per cent admit they typically snack three or four times a day.

07/18/2018

Are you experiencing any of these symptoms? They may be signs of a bigger issue!

Sleep makes the world go round. There's almost nothing that can beat collapsing onto your mattress after a long day or inching under the covers for a well-deserved nap. However, I'm sure we can all agree that on some days a solid stretch of shut-eye …

07/12/2018

Activated charcoal is everywhere now, but should it be in your toothpaste?

If you want your pearly whites to stay that way, read this.

07/09/2018

We all know we shouldn’t be eating close to bedtime, but breaking a bad habit can be difficult. Here’s some helpful tips for staying away for the fridge after dinner-

At night, our brain doesn't find our favourite high-calorie foods like cakes and cookies sufficiently rewarding. So we end up overeating.

07/04/2018

From the Blankenbeckler family to yours, have a fun and safe 4th of July!

07/03/2018

Keep these tips in mind as you plan those 4th of July parties! 🎇🎊

The other day I was at the Family Cosmetic & Implant Dentistry of Brooklyn and reflecting on just how much diet can impact our overall oral health. As such, it is essential to take few moments to consider how what we eat and drink affects our dental health. From children to teens, we should all begi...

07/02/2018

Keeping a healthy sleeping routine and avoiding the couch potato life aren’t the only things you can proactively do to extend your life! Taking care of your oral health will help you avoid any number of illnesses and keep you healthy for longer!

Many of us just want to live a long and healthy life, and we try to engage in good habits to help us achieve this. However, we may unknowingly be participating in activities that might shorten our lifespans — turns out, there's a number of unexpected…

06/28/2018

With summer heat comes bad breath 😷
Learn about some of the contributing factors and learn ways to keep it under control-

Here's how to deal with it.

06/27/2018

Learn about veneers and what they can do to transform your smile-

If you’ve got chips, gaps, discoloration, etc., veneers are the way to go, right? I’d say yes, but beware. There is a vast array of results you’re going to get, depending on who you see. Cosmetic dentistry has come a long way. We can take a mouth full of unsightly problems and make the smile ....

06/26/2018

Happy heart, happy life! Here’s some heart healthy tips to keep you ticking— some of which will help your smile, too!

Minimise your risk of heart disease with these less well-known tips.