Now Confirmed In-Network with Guardian, Aetna Medicare Advantage PPO & Principal

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Brooklyn City Dental is now confirmed in-network with Guardian, Aetna Medicare Advantage PPO, and Principal, three plans we get asked about often at the front desk on Manhattan Ave. If you carry one of those cards, your cleanings and exams are covered at in-network rates right here in Greenpoint. What does in-network actually mean for … Read more

Summer at Brooklyn City Dental: Now Offering Laughing Gas, Plus New-Patient and Whitening Specials, Go Knicks!

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Congratulations to the New York Knicks on becoming NBA champions! Every face from Greenpoint to the Garden is smiling wider than it has since 1973. What better time to make sure your smile is looking its best?! If nerves have kept you from seeing a dentist, then ask if laughing gas is right for you … Read more

Invisalign in Greenpoint, Brooklyn: What to Expect from a Gold Provider

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Most adults considering Invisalign think about it for a year or more before they pick up the phone. The reasons are usually the same two: not knowing what it will cost, and not knowing how long it will take. This article summarizes both, includes specifics, and how to tell whether Invisalign is the right fit … Read more

Support for NYPD Officers in North Brooklyn: PBA Dental Benefits Made Easy

Stepped-up demands on NYPD officers are taking a real toll on their quality of life, and PBA dentists like Brooklyn City Dental are keen to help. Irregular shift schedules, staffing shortages and chronic stress can affect officers’ oral and overall health, which is why the PBA fought so hard to provide dental plans that cover treatment. We want to help the NYPD’s rank-and-file actually use those benefits and get the care they need.

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6 Interesting Facts You Might Not Know About Your Teeth

You use your teeth every day to eat, speak, and smile with confidence. Daily life would be made much more challenging without them. Despite this, you probably don’t think about your teeth all that often. Dental care has advanced significantly in the last century, and we’ve learned a lot about teeth that we didn’t already know. Read on to learn some interesting facts about teeth that might come as a surprise.

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It’s Been Years Since My Last Dental Visit. What to Actually Expect When You Return

If you’re returning to the dentist after years away, you’re not alone. 40% of adults in the U.S. don’t see a dentist every year, and that number is typically higher in neighborhoods like Greenpoint, Williamsburg, and Bushwick, where many residents are freelancers, new to the area, and haven’t found a dentist since moving in.

There are a lot of reasons why people fall off; cost, schedule, prior bad experience(s), or just not knowing where to start. This article walks through the specific questions people often ask when they’re considering going back, so you know what to expect.

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North Brooklyn’s Guide to Common Dental Treatments, And How to Know If You Actually Need One

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Between back-to-back work deadlines, seeing friends and family at McCarren Park, and everything it takes to keep life moving in Greenpoint and North Brooklyn, we rarely have time for dental care. How concerned do I need to be if my gums occasionally bleed when I brush? How much discoloration or tooth sensitivity is just a part of life, and how much is a sign to see a professional? It can be hard to know the difference.

This guide simplifies the most common treatments patients should be aware of and, more importantly, when each one might actually make sense for you.

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Sweet on Your Smile: 5 Dentist-Approved Valentine’s Gifts

Valentine’s Day is coming soon, and that means sweets are about to swarm every supermarket shelf. But traditional candy boxes aren’t exactly kind to teeth, so what are you supposed to do if you want to have a romantic and fulfilling day without cavities cutting in? Continue reading to find five dentist-approved Valentine’s Day gifts that show you care about your loved one’s oral health as much as their happiness.

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