The Sky Dental Journal

Dental health, explained honestly.

Our specialist team writes about the things patients actually ask about, with clinical accuracy and without the jargon.

Cosmetic & Orthodontics

Invisalign in the Financial District: What Nobody Tells You

We're a Pearl Provider, top 1% nationally. After hundreds of Invisalign cases in FiDi, here are the questions patients ask privately that nobody answers publicly.

Dr. Wonnie Rhieu Garrett
Wonnie Rhieu Garrett
7 min
Cosmetic & Orthodontics

How Long Do Porcelain Veneers Last? An Honest Answer.

The short answer: 15-20 years with proper care. The complete answer involves what 'proper care' actually means, and what can shorten or extend that lifespan dramatically.

Dr. Veronica Puzio
Veronica Puzio
6 min
General & Preventive

Is Your Mouth Hiding Cavities? The Honest Answer.

Cavities don't always hurt, and that's the problem. By the time you feel one, it's usually past the point where a simple filling handles it. Here's what we look for.

Dr. Behazin Torkian
Behazin Torkian
5 min
Pediatric

Your Child's First Dental Visit: A Complete Parent's Guide

The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends a child's first visit by age 1. Here's exactly what to expect, how to prepare, and why starting early matters more than you think.

Dr. Jacqueline Zamani
Jacqueline Zamani
6 min
Specialty

What Is Periodontal Disease, and How Do You Know If You Have It?

Gum disease is the leading cause of adult tooth loss. It's also almost entirely preventable, and in early stages, reversible. Here's what to look for.

Dr. Niel Finn
Niel Finn
6 min
General & Preventive

Digital X-Rays vs. Traditional Film: Why We Made the Switch

We switched to digital radiography years ago. Here's the difference in radiation exposure, image quality, and clinical utility, and why it matters for your care.

Dr. Joung Yun Choi
Joung Yun Choi
4 min
Cosmetic & Orthodontics

Teeth Whitening: Zoom! vs. Take-Home vs. Over-the-Counter

All three work. They don't work equally well, equally fast, or for all the same situations. Here's the honest comparison, including when OTC products are the right call.

Dr. Veronica Puzio
Veronica Puzio
5 min
Pediatric

Keeping Kids' Teeth Healthy in 3 Easy (and Evidence-Based) Steps

Cavities are the most common chronic childhood disease in the US, and nearly entirely preventable. Here's what actually works, from a board-certified pediatric dentist.

Dr. Scott Kamenitz
Scott Kamenitz
5 min
Specialty

Dental Implants vs. Bridges: The Complete Comparison

Both replace missing teeth. Both work. But the long-term implications, for your bone, your adjacent teeth, your wallet over time, are very different. Dr. Lopez explains.

Dr. Gustavo Lopez
Gustavo Lopez
7 min