The Importance and Safety of X-Rays in Dentistry
X-rays are an essential tool in the field of dentistry. They allow dentists to see what isn’t visible to the naked eye, such as areas between the teeth, inside the teeth, below the gums, and into the bone. This is crucial for the diagnosis and treatment…
BEFORE AND AFTER TRANSFORMATIONS
It’s National Smile Month and we at Boulevard Dental love to transform smiles! Scroll below to witness some amazing BEFORE AND AFTER transformations! Crowns and Composite Fillings This patient received two ceramic crowns, as well as composite fillings on the surrounding teeth. It took the patient…
Meet Alma!
We are thrilled to introduce to you…Alma! Alma is our newest family member here at Boulevard Dental. We are so excited for you to meet her and to better get to know her. Read below to find out more about Alma! 1. What is your full…
New Teeth Today
Dentures can be uncomfortable and interfere with eating. The process for regular dental implants can take several months and require multiple surgical visits. In contrast, NEW TEETH TODAY is an amazing new development in the field of dentistry that utilizes dental implants to provide patients with…
Ukraine: My Personal Reflection and How You Can Help
The war in Ukraine has become a political issue in the US. It is easy to forget that this war is first and foremost a personal matter. It involves the very personal loss of thousands of lives. And regardless of what you think about the war,…
DR. MEDIANICK ANSWERS PARENTS’ TOP QUESTIONS
February is National Children’s Dental Health Month, and Dr. Medianick would like to take this opportunity to answer some of the most common questions parents ask about their children’s dental care. From teething, to the timing of the first dental visit, to early cavity formation, early…
Our 60th Anniversary!
It’s our 60th Anniversary Year, and we’d like to celebrate it with you! The practice has an amazing history, and we would never be where we are today if wasn’t for the doctors and staff, both past and present, and ALL OF YOU! History: The practice…
Our Christmas Gift to You
The snow outside my window falls like a giving. It dresses bare branches in layers of soft white—they gladly receive. Christmas is a season of GIVING and RECEIVING. But what do we do when the struggles of us or others seem to dull the beauty of…
Common Dental Symptoms and Concerns
It is easy to sometimes feel alone in your dental symptoms and concerns. You may ask yourself questions such as: Is this what others experience? Is my dental issue common? Such questions can be anxiety-provoking. We at Boulevard Dental want to help address and alleviate these…
Toothbrush Selection and Care
It’s National Dental Hygiene Month! In light of that, we’d like to take the time to educate you on toothbrush selection and care. To do that, we’ve summarized two American Dental Association (ADA) online resources, both an ADA MouthHealthy article entitled, “Toothbrush: 10 Things You Didn’t…
Gum Disease
September is National Gum Care Month and it’s an opportune time to educate you on gum disease. Did you know just how common gum disease is? And do you know the warning signs that may indicate you have it, or the personal risk factors that could…
Back-to-School Dental Visits
Dr. Medianick Explains It is easy to get frazzled by the MANY things to do and remember in the weeks leading up to the start of the school year. I have three school-aged children with very busy schedules and it is often difficult to keep track…
Summer Mouth Healthy Habits
Our eating, drinking, and hygiene habits often change in the summer. That is not necessarily a bad thing, but we do need to be mindful of making choices that are healthy and not harmful for our teeth during these months. Below, we have summarized two, online…
Smile Tips from a Dentist’s Wife
It’s National Smile Month, and in light of that, I thought you might enjoy reading some smile tips from me, the wife of Dr. Tim Medianick. I am not a dental professional, but I have learned a few things along the way, and possibly what I…
Root Canals
It’s National Root Canal Appreciation Day! Most of us have had a cavity at some point in our life, but there are times when cavities go deeper than the surface of the tooth itself. This is when a dentist might recommend a root canal. We would…
Oral Cancer: Prevention and Evaluation
Did you know April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month? There are 53,000 new cases of oral cancer every year in the United States. At Boulevard Dental, we know that early detection of oral cancer increases long term survival. That is why we screen every patient during…
Get to Know Your Dental Assistant
Last week we honored our dental assistants here at Boulevard Dental in light of Dental Assistants Recognition Week. But do you really know your dental assistant and what they actually do? And do you know just how crucial a dental assistant is to the functioning of…
Tooth Decay: The Most Common Chronic Childhood Disease
February is National Children’s Dental Health Month and because of that, we’d like to focus on a serious and chronic childhood disease: Tooth Decay. “Tooth decay remains the most common chronic childhood disease, and it’s through educational programs and prevention that we can eliminate the needless…
What’s NEW at Boulevard Dental
It’s 2023–a New Year! But at Boulevard Dental, we regularly strive to keep things fresh and new. We don’t like to settle, and we don’t think we should ever settle. Our desire for excellence requires that we regularly make changes for the better. You may have…
Our Gift to You
What gift do you need this Christmas? We’re not talking about the kind of gift you WANT, but the kind of gift you NEED. It’s true that it is wonderful to give gifts to others at Christmas. This is the spirit of Christmas, and it is…