posted: Oct. 18, 2022.

TMD occurs when your bite is not properly aligned. It can cause the jaw to experience unnatural stresses and prevent it from resting properly when your mouth is closed. If Read more

posted: Oct. 11, 2022.

If you are like many people, you might think of your oral health as separate from your overall health. After all, most dental coverage plans are distinct from health care Read more

posted: Oct. 04, 2022.

Adults are no strangers to feeling like there is never enough time in the day to get everything done. Your alarm clock rings and within minutes you ping pong around Read more

posted: Sep. 27, 2022.

One of the most frequent questions that the doctor and our team hear is about what kinds of snacks are best for a child’s dental health. Sugary snacks are inevitable Read more

posted: Sep. 20, 2022.

Dental sealants are an excellent way to protect children’s teeth from tooth decay by coating them with a thin plastic material. Their teeth look and feel like normal, but they Read more

posted: Sep. 13, 2022.

the doctor and our team at Rafael Caniza will tell you that dental infections can be very serious; sometimes, they develop into a life-threatening situation. Cavities are caused by acid-generating Read more

posted: Sep. 06, 2022.

Can you believe it's already September? At Rafael Caniza, we know that gingivitis, the early stage of periodontal disease, can be difficult to recognize. Many people don’t recognize the warning Read more

posted: Aug. 30, 2022.

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

posted: Aug. 23, 2022.

It’s common for toddlers to be wary of strangers, but their first experience at the dentist shouldn’t be a scary one. the doctor and our team have five tips for Read more

posted: Aug. 16, 2022.

You’ve always taken care of your child’s smile. You make sure thorough brushing and flossing take place twice a day. You serve foods high in vitamins and minerals and low Read more

posted: Aug. 09, 2022.

We’ve all learned a lot about keeping healthy lately. Thorough hand washing, disinfecting cell phones and keyboards, wiping down shopping carts and door handles—all these low-maintenance cleaning habits can have Read more

posted: Aug. 02, 2022.

When you are missing teeth, it is critical to replace them. Without all your teeth, chewing and eating can be challenging, as well as uncomfortable. Missing teeth can also destabilize Read more

posted: Jul. 26, 2022.

There are numerous ways to prevent cavities. Some, like brushing your teeth regularly and visiting our Nyack, New York office, are more obvious than others. Beyond the standard methods of Read more

posted: Jul. 19, 2022.

As you age, it becomes even more important to take good care of your teeth and dental health. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately one-fourth of Read more

posted: Jul. 12, 2022.

At Rafael Caniza, we know many people have experienced some form of mouth sores or irritation. Some mouth sores are harmless and go away on their own after a few Read more

posted: Jul. 12, 2022.

At Rafael Caniza, we know many people have experienced some form of mouth sores or irritation. Some mouth sores are harmless and go away on their own after a few Read more