Blog|Dr. Ayanna Poindexter

Dental Filling Options
posted: Nov. 16, 2021.

You’ve made an appointment at our Brooklyn, New York office to treat your cavity, the decayed area has been removed, and the site has been cleaned and prepared for a Read more
Quit Smoking to Save Your Smile
posted: Nov. 09, 2021.

You’ve likely heard that smoking increases risk of lung cancer and emphysema. But did you realize that your cigarette habit also has an impact on your smile? Chronic smokers suffer Read more
Getting Ready for Winter
posted: Nov. 02, 2021.

Winter Is Coming. Okay, that sounded a lot more dramatic in a popular fantasy series. But here in the real world, winter is coming as well, so let’s look at some Read more
Halloween: Candy, costumes, and more!
posted: Oct. 26, 2021.

All Hallows' Eve, more commonly known as Halloween, is a yearly event celebrated on October 31, and one that is anticipated by the young and young at heart all over Read more
Why Baby Teeth Matter
posted: Oct. 19, 2021.

Sleepless nights, crankiness, drooling—how can such tiny teeth cause such a big fuss? But all those uncomfortable days and nights are forgotten when your baby’s first teeth make their appearance. Read more
Diastema, or, Mind the Gap!
posted: Oct. 12, 2021.

Diastema is a medical term meaning “space between”—or what the doctor and our team less formally call a gap between the teeth. Such gaps are common for children as they Read more
Get New Crowns Faster With CEREC
posted: Oct. 12, 2021.

If you have a damaged tooth and are in need of a dental crown, you can benefit from visiting Dr. Ayanna Poindexter and Dr. Chanel Trice of Ryerson Smiles in Read more
Year-End Insurance Reminder
posted: Oct. 05, 2021.

the doctor, as well as our team at Ayanna Poindexter, would like to give those patients with flex spend, health savings, or insurance benefits a friendly end of the year Read more
What's the connection between gum disease and diabetes?
posted: Sep. 28, 2021.

People who have diabetes are usually familiar with many of the other health risks they face, including damage to the nerves, eyes, heart, and kidneys. But did you know that Read more
Should You Get Dental Veneers?
posted: Sep. 21, 2021.

Dental veneers are a popular treatment to improve the appearance of your smile. the doctor and our team want to help you understand whether this dental option is right for Read more
Three Surprising Causes of Bad Breath
posted: Sep. 14, 2021.

Rumor has it that the Queen of England doesn’t allow garlic in the palace. And, even if you have no royal duties in the near future, it might be a Read more
Some Benefits to Giving Your Smile an Extra Boost
posted: Sep. 07, 2021.

For many individuals, autumn brings with it a number of new beginnings. Fall is the time that many people return to school, get back to the daily grind after an Read more
Labor Day: Our favorite holiday to rest!
posted: Aug. 31, 2021.

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
Periodontal Disease Associated with Cardiovascular Risk
posted: Aug. 24, 2021.

We all know that brushing your teeth and flossing regularly keeps your smile sparkly and bright, but did you realize that cleaning your teeth can actually help your heart? Recent Read more
What to Do If You Lose a Filling
posted: Aug. 17, 2021.

It really doesn’t happen very often. But sometimes you bite into something that is much harder than you anticipated. Sometimes you grind your teeth without realizing the pressure you’re putting Read more
Solutions for Dry Mouth (Xerostomia)
posted: Aug. 10, 2021.

Dry mouth, or xerostomia, is a common side effect of many medications. It can also be a side effect of cancer treatments, or the result of certain auto-immune diseases. the Read more