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Weighing the Facts about DIY Scaling
posted: Oct. 12, 2021.

The dental section of your local drugstore or favorite online site offers more dental tools for home care than ever before. Little angled mirrors. Tongue scrapers. Gum stimulators. Interproximal brushes. Read more
Year-End Insurance Reminder
posted: Oct. 05, 2021.

the doctor, as well as our team at Cosgrove Dental, would like to give those patients with flex spend, health savings, or insurance benefits a friendly end of the year Read more
How Veneers Improve Your Teeth
posted: Sep. 30, 2021.

It’s common to have flaws in your smile that might make you feel uncomfortable with the way that your smile looks. There are ways to give yourself a nearly perfect Read more
The Truth about TMJ
posted: Sep. 28, 2021.

TMJ is the quick way of referring to your Temporomandibular Joint. Pardon the pun, but that’s quite a mouthful! What is this joint, what does it do, and, if your Read more
How does whitening toothpaste work and how effective it is at whitening teeth?
posted: Sep. 21, 2021.

Brushing your teeth twice a day with fluoride toothpaste that has the American Dental Association seal of approval can help prevent tooth decay and relieve other conditions, such as bad Read more
Planning Your Vegetarian Diet with Your Oral Health in Mind
posted: Sep. 14, 2021.

If you’ve been following a vegetarian or vegan diet, you know that there’s much more to living a healthy life than simply avoiding meat products. Making sure your diet includes Read more
September is National Gum Care Month!
posted: Sep. 07, 2021.

Can you believe it's already September? At Cosgrove Dental, we know that gingivitis, the early stage of periodontal disease, can be difficult to recognize. Many people don’t recognize the warning Read more
Labor Day: Our favorite holiday to rest!
posted: Aug. 31, 2021.

Labor Day, celebrated on the first Monday each September here in the United States, is a holiday devoted to the American working community. The purpose of the holiday is honoring Read more
Suffer from Dental Anxiety? Not a Problem.
posted: Aug. 24, 2021.

If you suffer from dental anxiety, we understand that paying a visit to our office can seem like a nearly impossible mission. Regardless of what the root of that anxiety Read more
Healthy Gums and Older Adults
posted: Aug. 17, 2021.

One of the most important parts of staying healthy as we grow older is being open to learning new ways of staying healthy! While worrying about braces or wisdom teeth Read more
Oral Cancer
posted: Aug. 10, 2021.

the doctor and our team want you to have the healthiest possible smile in the healthiest possible body. Oral cancer can affect the mouth, tongue, throat and jaw. Early detection Read more
How Dental Crowns Can Help Your Smile
posted: Aug. 06, 2021.

Are you ready to have a more confident smile? Dr. Paul Cosgrove of Cosgrove Dental is a dentist located in Rockville Centre, NY, and offers dental crown placement for a Read more
Hot Day? Three Drinks to Leave Home When You’re Packing the Cooler
posted: Aug. 03, 2021.

Whew! It’s a hot one! And whenever the temperature soars, you need to stay hydrated, especially when you’re outside or exercising. But all cold drinks aren’t equal when it comes Read more
Crushing the Ice-Chewing Habit
posted: Jul. 27, 2021.

It's a habit many people have and not only can it be annoying to the people around you, it can be detrimental to your dental health. Chewing ice is so Read more
What exactly is tinnitus?
posted: Jul. 20, 2021.

It’s estimated that about one in every five people is affected by tinnitus, which is a ringing or noise in the ears. But tinnitus isn’t a condition in itself; it’s Read more
Fewer Adults are Visiting the Dentist
posted: Jul. 13, 2021.

Our team at Cosgrove Dental recently learned that in the decade between 2000 and 2010, the amount of adults who regularly visited their dentist declined, according to research released by Read more