posted: Apr. 02, 2024.

Happy Oral Cancer Awareness Month! We know oral cancer can be kind of a scary topic, but it’s worth using this opportunity to learn about the disease and spread knowledge Read more

posted: Mar. 26, 2024.

You have a lot more freedom as a teenager than you did as a young child. You also have a lot more responsibilities, and one of your jobs is to Read more

posted: Mar. 19, 2024.

As with any surgery, post-procedure care is of utmost importance after getting periodontal surgery. Bleeding, pain, swelling, and other sensations are common and should be expected to a degree. This Read more

posted: Mar. 12, 2024.

Happily for all of us who like to celebrate with friends and family, there’s no need to be Irish to enjoy St. Patrick’s Day. Every March 17th, many of us Read more

posted: Mar. 05, 2024.

Capturing the Moment At Ayanna Poindexter we know that just about anyone who has taken on the challenge of planning her own wedding could tell you how important the little details Read more

posted: Feb. 27, 2024.

Does your mouth always feel like it’s dry? If it does you may be suffering from xerostomia. Xerostomia is defined as dry mouth resulting from reduced or absent saliva flow. Read more

posted: Feb. 20, 2024.

A vital step in your oral health routine is flossing. We hope our patients at Ayanna Poindexter maintain good oral hygiene, including daily flossing between each visit to our Brooklyn, Read more

posted: Feb. 13, 2024.

When we think of Valentine’s Day, we think of cards, flowers, and chocolates. We think of girlfriends celebrating being single together and couples celebrating their relationship. We think of all Read more

posted: Feb. 06, 2024.

Stress symptoms—which include high blood pressure, severe aches, and insomnia—may be affecting your health, even though you might not realize it. You may think illness is the culprit when in Read more

posted: Jan. 30, 2024.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, half of adults age 30 and over suffer from some form of gum disease. Caused by plaque buildup, gum disease is Read more

posted: Jan. 23, 2024.

the doctor and our team at Ayanna Poindexter frequently field questions about cavities and what causes them. Patients will typically ask, “I brush twice a day and floss regularly, as Read more

posted: Jan. 16, 2024.

One of the first exciting childhood experiences we outgrow is the excitement of discovering a loose tooth. Sadly, there’s no adult Tooth Fairy waiting to exchange a gift for a Read more

posted: Jan. 09, 2024.

Halitosis is the fancy, scientific word for “bad breath.” the doctor and our team know there are several reasons why you may have halitosis; let’s look at a few: Gum disease Read more

posted: Jan. 02, 2024.

It’s a new year, and it couldn’t come fast enough for many of us! Let’s do our part to make this a better year in every way—and you can start Read more

posted: Dec. 26, 2023.

Watching the clock tick down the final seconds until midnight, many of us- Ayanna Poindexter included- feel nostalgic about the passing year and hopeful about the new one to come. Read more

posted: Dec. 19, 2023.

There are many ways in which your oral health has an impact on your overall general health. There are naturally occurring bacteria in the mouth. Some of those bacteria, including Read more