Bay Ridge, Brooklyn · 372 86th Street · since 1999
Dentist in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn. Meet Dr. Ryan.
Straight answers, Saturday hours, and 600+ Google reviews averaging 4.9 stars from your neighbors in Bay Ridge. Cleanings to implants, Invisalign to root canals, for the whole family, under one roof on 86th Street.
Same-week appointments are usually available. Dental emergency? Call, don't book.
Dental Implants
Dental implants are a common procedure of permanently replacing missing teeth without affecting neighboring teeth.
Dental Crowns
Dental patients in New York today have more options than ever before. That’s certainly true with crowns, which are false...
Endodontic Procedures
If you think you’re in need of endodontic procedures, contact Cosmopolitan Dental of Brooklyn right away. Endodontic procedures involve working...
Cosmetic Dentistry
A beautiful smile contributes to a better mood, it affects self-esteem, and it allows us to make a good impression on others.
Professional Cleanings
Laser teeth whitening allows us to whiten your teeth for as much as 8 shades in just one visit.
Teeth Whitening
One of the most popular procedures among our clients in Brooklyn is teeth whitening. Even if you brush your teeth...
Family Dentistry
Your family's smiles deserve a dental practice that treats every patient — from your kids to your grandparents — like...
Ask Dr. Ryan
The questions Bay Ridge asks a dentist
Straight answers from Dr. Ryan Lawrence, DDS. Each one is also a short video. If your question isn't here, ask it at your visit. He likes these.
No. Charcoal is not a whitening agent. Hydrogen peroxide is. Like baking soda, charcoal is abrasive, and used long term it can lead to sensitivity. If you want whiter teeth, whitening strips from any pharmacy work, and in-office whitening at the practice works faster.
Yes, if it is sugar-free. Chewing stimulates saliva, which neutralizes acid and helps wash away sugar left on your teeth after a meal. It does not replace brushing and flossing. It is a good habit for the hours in between.
They can be. Natural does not mean safe for enamel. Lemons and oranges are acidic, and sipping them through the day erodes enamel, and enamel does not grow back. Have them with a meal, rinse with water afterward, use a straw, and do not brush right after.
Rinse first. After anything acidic or sugary, swishing with plain water neutralizes the acid and sugar sitting on your teeth. Rinsing is not a substitute for brushing. It is what you do when you cannot brush yet, and it is better than nothing every time.
Four things, and all of them cost more later. Neighboring teeth drift into the gap. Your bite changes as teeth tilt. The jawbone under the space shrinks, which can make a future implant harder to place. Treatment gets bigger, with bone grafting or orthodontics before the implant, bridge or denture. Replacing it early is the cheaper path.
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