Dear patients,
Our new website updates continue... have a look at our page that introduces each of my wonderful staff!
http://www.drrichardromano.com/our-practice/meet-the-team/
Happy Friday,
Dr. Romano
Friday, March 17, 2017
Our Practice
Dear patients,
Our new website updates continue... have a look at our page that introduces each of my wonderful staff!
http://www.drrichardromano.com/our-practice/meet-the-team/
Happy Friday,
Dr. Romano
Tuesday, March 14, 2017
Bay Ridge News
We thought this article from last week's Brooklyn Daily would brighten your day!
-Dr. Romano & Team
Rubble with a cause! Ridgeites are hiding painted pebbles around the ’hood to brighten neighbors’ days
http://www.brooklyndaily.com/stories/2017/9/br-bay-ridge-rock-collections-2017-03-03-bk.html
Heart stone: Bay Ridgite Elaine Ng finds an uplifting rock in a planter.
Talk about hard news!
Bay Ridgites are painting rocks with vibrant patterns and kind messages, and scattering the stones across the nabe for others to stumble upon. The whole thing started out as two local women’s quirky hobby, but they say the trend has now gone viral amongst residents looking to spread some good vibes in these tumultuous times.
“People are looking for a way to reach out to their neighbors, and, in the current political climate, there are plenty who want to remind those around them that even though we might not be the same, we’re close and small things can make a big difference,” said Rana Abu-Sbaih, who launched the effort with pal Amie Jo Pappas.
Inspired by rock-painting groups that have popped up across the country, Abu-Sbaih in January busted out her own craggy collection from lakes, rivers, and creeks she has visited over the years and began painting the stones with her friends and family.
Word quickly spread beyond Abu-Sbaih and Pappas’s circle of friends, and the pair created the “Bay Ridge Rocks!” Facebook group so other locals could get in on the action.
The page now has nearly 200 members, and hundreds of smooth-stone paintings pepper the Ridge with faces, rainbows, and slogans such as “You rock” and “Rock on.” Each is tagged with instructions urging the finder to share a snap on social media, and collect or re-hide their discovery.
Plenty of local kids have taken up the hobby, and Abu-Sbaih said it’s great to see youngsters tearing their eyes away from screens and getting some fresh air.
“People are putting their phone in their pocket — I think it opens up a lot in their lives,” she said. “It’s getting people outside, getting people to be creative, and getting people to brighten up someone’s day.”
Now, Bay Ridge Rocks is coming out of the underground and making appearances at community events. At the Children’s Choral and Arts Festival of Peace, held at the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd on Feb. 11, Pappas and Abu-Sbaih set up a table with a veritable quarry of pebbles for tykes to decorate — and that was just one of many more events to come.
“The goal is to keep sharing this with others,” said Abu-Sbaih. “And in our community I think it’s really going to blow up because anyone can do it, whether you have a family or not. It’s a beautiful thing.”
Bay Ridge Rock’s next outing will take place at PS 102’s Art Gala (211 72nd St. between Third Avenue and Ridge Boulevard in Bay Ridge), March 9 at 1–8 pm. Free.
Saturday, March 11, 2017
Patient Spotlight: Michael Lynch
Patient Spotlight: Michael Lynch
Place of birth and current city:
Brooklyn and Staten Island
Patient since: About 2007. “Dr. Romano does great work!”
Occupation: When we sat down to chat,
the camouflage print of the lining of his jacket peeked through, exposing
Michael’s military past. He led an exciting career in military communications
and intelligence, and currently works as a consultant for people who import and
export. This ranges from “nuts and bolts and
screws” to “200 million dollar aircraft.” This job has been equally exciting,
as it has allowed Michael to travel widely and meet an array of people,
including Margaret Thatcher, Jacques Cousteau, François Mitterand.
Hobbies: Work is his hobby! It's a good thing his job is so interesting,
and includes travel (sometimes as many as 50-60
flights in a year!) and attending events such as
airshows -- he even got to walk on a B-1 bomber!
Favorite Brooklyn restaurants: Ginos on 75th & 5th
Favorite decade: The
early 1960s when he was working on crypto-intelligence for the US military. “It was very interesting being a young man in the military traveling
the whole Far East.”
Childhood memory: “The first time I saw my wife, I was 14, she 13”
Person from history he'd most like to meet: Ronald Reagan
Michael Can’t live without: Pepsi Cola
Tuesday, March 7, 2017
View of the Brooklyn Bridge from The Brooklyn Daily Eagle
Here's a beautifully illustrated article from The Brooklyn Daily Eagle that we thought our patients would enjoy! Dr. Romano & Team
It's irresistible.
Even when temps are in the 30s and the wind whips wildly over the East River, the Brooklyn Bridge draws crowds of visitors.
Selfie-snappers from myriad nations and New Yorkers in need of a breath of fresh — and very cold — air all flock to the pedestrian walkway of the famed span, which was built by the Roeblings in the 19th century.
http://www.brooklyneagle.com/articles/2017/2/27/brooklyn-bridge-tourist-magnet-even-february-cold
The Brooklyn Bridge is a tourist magnet even in February cold
By Lore Croghan
Even when temps are in the 30s and the wind whips wildly over the East River, the Brooklyn Bridge draws crowds of visitors.
Selfie-snappers from myriad nations and New Yorkers in need of a breath of fresh — and very cold — air all flock to the pedestrian walkway of the famed span, which was built by the Roeblings in the 19th century.
Monday, March 6, 2017
Patient Question: How often should I brush and floss? -Donna L.
Brushing and flossing help control the plaque and bacteria that cause dental disease.
Brush your teeth at least twice a day (especially before going to bed at night) with an ADA approved soft bristle brush and toothpaste.
- Brush at a 45 degree angle to the gums, gently using a small, circular motion, ensuring that you always feel the bristles on the gums.
- Brush the outer, inner, and biting surfaces of each tooth.
- Use the tip of the brush head to clean the inside front teeth.
- Brush your tongue to remove bacteria and freshen your breath.
Electric toothbrushes are also recommended. Simply place the bristles of the electric brush on your gums and teeth and allow the brush to do its job, several teeth at a time.
Daily flossing is the best way to clean between the teeth and under the gumline. It also disrupts plaque colonies from building up, preventing damage to the gums, teeth, and bone.
- Take 12-16 inches (30-40cm) of dental floss and wrap it around your middle fingers, leaving about 2 inches (5cm) of floss between the hands.
- Using your thumbs and forefingers to guide the floss, gently insert the floss between teeth using a sawing motion.
- Curve the floss into a “C” shape around each tooth and under the gumline. Gently move the floss up and down, cleaning the side of each tooth.
Floss holders are recommended if you have difficulty using conventional floss.
It is important to rinse your mouth with water after brushing, and also after meals if you are unable to brush.
Dr. Romano
Friday, February 17, 2017
Friday, January 20, 2017
Welcome!
To our wonderful patients,
We are so thrilled to welcome you to our new blog and website! We hope you enjoy it as much as we enjoy getting to know you and providing you with your dental care. Please visit this space for patient news and specials, office updates and informational posts. We invite you to have a look around it now, and leave your comments or let us know in person how we can improve it to fit your needs!
Our best wishes for a happy and healthy 2017,
Dr. Richard A. Romano and Team
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