Jonathan B. Levine, DMD

Clinical Prof. NYU, Prosthodontist, Reconstruction & Aesthetic Dentistry
Blog Posts

Joining Dr. Oz is a panel of experts from across the country, representing different medical disciplines, genders, and opinions. Together, they're creating a center for health and wellness information where no topic is off limits.

The classic hygiene appointment of the past is so much more today than just cleaning your teeth. The truth is, the average person visits their dentist and hygienist more often than they go in for...

Added to Anatomy, Illness Prevention, Wellness, Oral Health on Wed 01/18/2012

For Dr. Oz's 400th show, I joined Dr. Oz for an episode full of life-changing transformations! Talk about inspiring! This was one of the most incredible shows I have ever been a part of. This...

Added to Smart Patient, Dentistry, Holidays on Fri 11/18/2011

Ninety percent of people between the ages of 16 and 40 feel that having bad breath is “the worst social mistake one can make,” according to a recent study. So what causes this embarrassing...

Added to Anatomy, Symptom Definition, Oral Health on Tue 10/11/2011

Your gums are just as important to take care of as your teeth. More than 75 percent of adults over the age of 35 have periodontal disease. This disease has varying degrees and forms, and one form...

Oral cancer can be life-threatening if not diagnosed and treated early: 37,000 Americans will be diagnosed with oral or pharyngeal cancer in 2011 alone and it will cause over 8,000 deaths by the...

The mouth is a window to your overall health. Problems inside your mouth, such as with your gums, teeth and/or tongue, can all be indicators that serious health troubles are lurking beneath the...

Added to Dentistry, Oral Health on Mon 01/03/2011

The winter is fast-approaching, and with it comes seasonal feasts and holiday treats that can quickly veer your healthy nutritional habits off track. During this time of year, many people...

Added to Nutrition, Diet, Dentistry, Holidays on Tue 11/23/2010

Recently I had the opportunity to appear on The Dr. Oz Show to discuss a problem many people ignore, but if not addressed, can be deadly. The problem...

Added to Dentistry on Thu 06/10/2010

Caryn teared up as she sat in my office and told me about all the blessings in her life.  She had a beautiful family, a devoted husband, a wonderful daughter; she was healthy and had...

Added to Beauty, Dentistry on Mon 05/17/2010

You splurge on the best moisturizer to help your skin stay younger longer, you invest in a good pair of running shoes to protect your feet and to perform, and you spend hours keeping your hair...

Added to Dentistry on Wed 03/24/2010

Your dental visit should not be painful.  After all, our business is to make you smile! It’s 2010 – we have come a long way with our new technology and spa environment. No longer should...

Added to Dentistry on Tue 02/23/2010

Overall, health is all about balance. With that in mind, when you eat balanced meals, you know it. You can feel it. The right balance of nutrients not only makes your body run more efficiently,...

Added to Nutrition, Wellness, Oz 100 on Mon 02/15/2010

As we approach Valentine’s Day, millions of men and women will choose not to celebrate this coveted romantic holiday because they suffer from “chronic halitosis,” otherwise known as bad breath....

Added to Dentistry on Thu 02/11/2010

The smile is the window to the soul; it puts us at ease when we see people smile. Freely offered, no means of expression has the ability to make a complete stranger feel better or more compelled...

Added to Dentistry on Mon 02/01/2010

The numbers on American oral care are staggering. Thirty two percent of Americans haven’t visited their dentist in the last year and a half. That number is continually on the rise. ...

Added to Dentistry on Fri 01/22/2010