Archive for 2026

When a tooth is damaged, the next step is to determine how it should be treated. In many cases, a crown can restore and protect the tooth. But when a tooth has already been repeatedly treated with crowns or root canal treatment, fractured below the gum line, or weakened by extensive decay, a crown may […]

A recent New York Times article raised an interesting question about a product many of us use every day: could mouthwash be doing more than freshening your breath? Our mouths are home to a complex community of bacteria, known as the oral microbiome. Not all bacteria are harmful; some play important roles in maintaining a […]

Allure recently published an article, “We’ve Entered the Age of Veneer Regret,” as patients shift toward a more natural, individualized look and reconsider the ultra-white, highly uniform smiles that have dominated cosmetic dentistry in recent years. At Prosthodontic Associates of New York, we welcome that shift. We create beautiful, natural-looking veneers that take into account […]

Many New Yorkers followed the recent story about the former Pfizer building on East 42nd Street, where buckling support columns during construction raised concerns about the building’s structural integrity. While a building and a mouth are very different, both depend on strong structural support. When that support is compromised, the remaining structure has to absorb […]

If you’ve had the same tooth repaired multiple times, you may wonder why the filling keeps breaking. Dental restorations can fail for many reasons. Sometimes it’s related to the size or location of the filling, but repeated failure can also be a sign that something else is happening. Cracked or weakened tooth structure, excessive biting […]

Not every cavity can be treated without a filling. For deeper decay, cracked cusps, or when large fillings begin to fail, a restoration is often necessary to preserve the tooth and prevent more extensive treatment. Even in these situations, however, preserving healthy tooth structure remains the primary goal. At Prosthodontic Associates, conservative dentistry doesn’t stop […]

A recent The New York Times article highlighted something many patients don’t realize…not every cavity needs to be drilled and filled right away. Dental decay (“caries”) exists on a spectrum and the decision on how to treat depends on how deep it extends into tooth structure. In many cases, early cavities or “incipient lesions” can […]

When dental care becomes more complex, the details matter.  Prosthodontics is the dental specialty focused on restoring and replacing teeth. It combines advanced training, precision, and an artistic approach to create smiles that look natural and feel comfortable. A prosthodontist completes several additional years of specialized training to treat more complex dental concerns, including worn […]

If your teeth keep chipping or cracking, worn dentition may be the reason. Worn dentition is the gradual loss of tooth structure over time, often caused by clenching and grinding, shifting teeth, or an unbalanced bite—common reasons behind worn down teeth and repeated tooth fractures. Dietary habits like frequently eating hard foods (think nuts) or […]

Creating a natural-looking smile is about more than whitening or straightening teeth—it’s about matching the color, shape, and translucency of your existing teeth. Through careful digital planning, photography, and collaboration with our in-house master ceramist, each veneer is designed with subtle variations that mimic natural enamel, from tiny striations to the way light passes through […]