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A Word to the Wise about Wisdom Teeth
posted: Jan. 10, 2023.
There are some pretty exciting rewards to look forward to as you transition from your mid-teens to your 20s. Driving! Voting! Graduation! But there is one rite of passage that Read more -
Make this the Year You Stop Smoking
posted: Jan. 03, 2023.
It’s a new year, and it couldn’t come fast enough for many of us! Let’s do our part to make this a better year in every way—and you can start Read more -
Resolving to Eat Better in the New Year
posted: Dec. 27, 2022.
It’s a new year, and a resolution found on many lists is learning to be more mindful about healthy food choices. You might have set some of these goals yourself. Read more -
Is it possible to over brush?
posted: Dec. 20, 2022.
Our team at Robert West will tell you brushing on a regular basis is critical for a healthy mouth, but you can definitely overdo a good thing. Known as “toothbrush Read more -
Top Reasons People Choose Veneers
posted: Dec. 13, 2022.
Dental veneers are a way to correct and transform your smile by using “contact lens”-thin shells of porcelain or ceramic material and bonding them to the front of your teeth. Read more -
Troubles with Cementum? Prevent ‘Em!
posted: Dec. 06, 2022.
Our teeth are a lot more complicated than they look. Beneath that shiny white surface is an entire system of different cell tissues working together to keep each tooth vital Read more -
Keeping Our Teeth Healthy as We Age
posted: Nov. 29, 2022.
Decades ago, it was just expected that getting older meant losing teeth. But today’s dental practices and treatments help us defy expectations. How can we keep our teeth healthy as Read more -
Thanksgiving
posted: Nov. 22, 2022.
At Robert West, we love to celebrate the holidays with vigor! the doctor would love to share some unique ways of celebrating Thanksgiving from beyond the Oyster Bay, New York Read more -
Chewing Gum: Fact and Fiction
posted: Nov. 15, 2022.
Remember all the things your parents would tell you when you were growing up to scare you away from doing something? Like how lying might make your nose grow, misbehaving Read more -
Should I use mouthwash?
posted: Nov. 08, 2022.
Mouthwashes are commonly used as a part of a daily oral care regimen. Not only do they freshen breath, but some are capable of improving dental health too. Using a Read more -
Cold Comfort
posted: Nov. 01, 2022.
The sounds of the season are filling the air—falling leaves rustling along the sidewalk, football cheers, holiday greetings—and the coughs and sneezes of your fellow sufferers. Yes, it’s cold and Read more -
The Intriguing History of Halloween
posted: Oct. 25, 2022.
Halloween is fast approaching, and the doctor wanted to be sure to wish our patients a happy day, no matter how you might celebrate this holiday. The Halloween that is Read more -
Taking Charge of Your Dental Health
posted: Oct. 18, 2022.
Now that you’re a teenager, you have a lot more responsibility and independence. Choosing high school classes and electives. Getting a driver’s license. Landing your first job. And those new Read more -
When snoring becomes more than just annoying: The dangers of sleep apnea
posted: Oct. 11, 2022.
Sawing wood. That’s what your wife calls it when you wake her up with your snoring. This type of scenario plays out in homes around the world, and couples have Read more -
Year-End Insurance Reminder
posted: Oct. 04, 2022.
the doctor, as well as our team at Robert West, would like to give those patients with flex spend, health savings, or insurance benefits a friendly end of the year Read more -
Double Duty
posted: Sep. 27, 2022.
If you play a contact sport, you know about mouthguards. You know about the cushioning protection they provide for your teeth. And not just your teeth—mouthguards also help protect your Read more