Boulevard Dental Blog

Povi-One: An Oral Antiseptic

Povi-One: An Oral Antiseptic

Daily oral hygiene is crucial, but sometimes it isn’t enough to prevent cavities, periodontal disease, and bad breath. Povi-One is an oral antiseptic that can help. Read below to find out what it is, how it works, information about its effectiveness, and how to apply! What…
The Worst Halloween Candy for Kids’ Teeth

The Worst Halloween Candy for Kids’ Teeth

It’s the day after Halloween …and you have LOTS OF CANDY! We don’t want to be downers, but the reality is, there are certain kinds of candy that are particularly bad for your kids’ teeth. Paula Hendrickson has written an excellent Healthgrades online article entitled, “Worst…
Pregnancy and Dental Problems

Pregnancy and Dental Problems

With pregnancy comes many joys…and sometimes challenges as well. One of the possible challenges of pregnancy can be dental problems that can develop. Anita M. Mark, in her article published in the Journal of the American Dental Association, explains that pregnant women can be susceptible to…
How to Prevent Teeth Stains

How to Prevent Teeth Stains

Teeth Stains—do they bother you? If so, you are not alone. They may not always be avoidable, but there are things you can do to help prevent them. Read below for helpful prevention advice for teeth stains! Extrinsic Stains:
 To better understand how to prevent teeth…
BEFORE AND AFTER TRANSFORMATIONS

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!

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

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…
DR. MEDIANICK ANSWERS PARENTS’ TOP QUESTIONS

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!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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…