Marc Sclafani, DDS Prosthodontist

Marc Sclafani, DDS Prosthodontist Marc Sclafani, DDS
Prosthetic and Implant Dentistry 212-223-3632

03/05/2026

Did you know there’s more radiation in a flight from NYC to LA than in a dental X-ray? ✈️🦷

Think dental X-rays are high radiation? You might be surprised.
Modern dental X-rays use extremely low levels of radiation, often comparable to everyday background exposure. With today’s technology, they’re efficient, targeted, and designed with safety in mind, while giving doctors critical information they can’t see otherwise.

Winter affects your smile more than you think❄️ Cold air can trigger sensitivity. Indoor heating can dry out your mouth....
03/04/2026

Winter affects your smile more than you think❄️ Cold air can trigger sensitivity. Indoor heating can dry out your mouth. And seasonal drinks like coffee, tea, and red wine can increase staining.

The good news? A few small habits can protect your enamel and keep your smile healthy all season long.

Swipe for winter smile care essentials, and stay ahead of sensitivity, dryness, and stains.

Which winter issue affects you most?

Happy 16th birthday to our Chloe! 🎂✨ You are the sweetest, kindest girl — and no matter how grown up you get, you will a...
03/01/2026

Happy 16th birthday to our Chloe! 🎂✨ You are the sweetest, kindest girl — and no matter how grown up you get, you will always be my little girl. We love you so much. Here’s to your sweet sixteen! 💕

Your mouth may age before the rest of you. And most people don’t realize it.As we get older, we lose certain oral bacter...
02/27/2026

Your mouth may age before the rest of you. And most people don’t realize it.

As we get older, we lose certain oral bacteria that help produce nitric oxide — a molecule essential for blood flow, oxygen delivery, metabolic efficiency, and cellular repair.

When that pathway declines, the effects go beyond your teeth:
• Reduced oxygen utilization
• Slower metabolic signaling
• Increased systemic inflammation
• Accelerated biological aging

Aging isn’t only happening in your skin or mitochondria. It can begin in your oral microbiome.

The good news? This process is modifiable.

Protecting nitric-oxide–supporting bacteria through targeted oral habits can help preserve both dental and systemic health.

Want to know how to protect it? Book a consult with us now at the link in bio.

02/24/2026

A knocked-out tooth can sometimes be saved, but the first 30 minutes matter most.

If a permanent tooth is completely knocked out, your goal is simple: keep the root cells alive until it can be re-implanted.

Here’s what to do immediately:
• Pick it up by the crown (not the root)
• Place it in milk or your own saliva
• Do NOT store it in water
• Get to a dentist within 30–60 minutes

Why this matters:
Once the root cells die, the tooth cannot properly reattach, even if it looks perfectly intact.

In dental emergencies, early action determines the outcome.

Save this. It’s the kind of information you hope you never need — but should always know.

Colleagues and patients in Palm Beach - We’re thrilled to announce we are extending our Palm Beach pop up consultation s...
02/20/2026

Colleagues and patients in Palm Beach -

We’re thrilled to announce we are extending our Palm Beach pop up consultation series.

For those seeking advanced aesthetic and restorative dentistry, including precise smile optimization, complex rehabilitations, and integrative approaches that support both oral function and overall health, please contact our office at 561-223-1687 to schedule a consultation.

02/18/2026

Teeth age like the rest of your body.

Wear patterns, bite forces, bone levels, and restorations all evolve with age. What your teeth need in your 20s is vastly different from what they require in your 40s, 60s, and beyond.

My approach is to plan treatment with longevity in mind, so decisions made now don’t compromise options later. I believe good dentistry anticipates the future.

02/13/2026

A comprehensive dental exam is a full assessment of risk.

Every visit, we evaluate:
– Tooth structure and existing restorations
– Gum health and supporting bone
– Bite alignment and functional forces
– Areas beneath the surface using imaging

Most long-term dental failures are gradual changes that can go unnoticed without careful evaluation. The goal is always early intervention and prevention, not reaction.

Pain is usually a late finding in dentistry.Early decay, bone loss, and infection often progress without symptoms. By th...
02/11/2026

Pain is usually a late finding in dentistry.

Early decay, bone loss, and infection often progress without symptoms. By the time something hurts, the problem is usually more advanced.

Radiographs allow us to evaluate what cannot be seen clinically. They allow us to evaluate areas flossing is meant to protect, showing plaque accumulation between teeth, changes in bone levels, and signs of inflammation before symptoms appear.

When disease is identified early, treatment is more conservative and outcomes are more predictable. That is the foundation of preventive care.

“To my beautiful wife, Emma — I’m the luckiest guy in the world to share this beautiful life with you. You make everyth...
09/11/2025

“To my beautiful wife, Emma — I’m the luckiest guy in the world to share this beautiful life with you. You make everything brighter for me and for our family

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New York, NY
10065

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