For almost an entire year, COVID-19 has become the most talked-about topic of 2020. Changing the way people conduct their day-to-day lives, businesses and employers are looking for ways to safeguard their employees, clients, and customers from the potential spread of this highly contagious virus. Dentists are no different, and although they’re accustomed to abiding by strict sanitation guidelines, you may be surprised to learn what additional measures they are taking to ensure you remain safe while improving the health of your smile. Read on to discover what your open Long Island dentist is doing to reduce your risk during an appointment.
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Alcohol sales across the U.S. have been going up the past few weeks (wonder why?), which means more and more people are kicking back, relaxing, and cracking open a delicious beer. Everyone knows that too much alcohol is bad for you, but what about your teeth? How does your go-to frosty beverage affect your pearly whites? Are you putting your oral health at risk with each sip? Pop open a bottle and learn everything you need from a dentist on Long Island. 
A term that is getting used more and more in the dental community these days is “patchwork dentistry.” In short, this refers to patients choosing short term treatments to solve their problems as opposed to long-term solutions (similar to how some cities handle ongoing roadwork). While this approach may help a patient save money now, it always costs them dearly later. Are you dealing with oral pain or are unhappy with how your smile looks because of old, worn out dental work? If so,