You can really tell how someone feels just by their smile or perhaps lack of it. That’s why a smile is worth a thousand words, but did you know your smile could be worth a fortune? Research has shown that a smile from a loved one sends the same brain waves as learning that you have won $40,000.
Did you know that smiling is actually good for your health? A study actually revealed that smiling reduces stress. That is because when you smile your body...
Read MoreIf you are considering straightening your teeth, you may be wondering about the difference between traditional bracket braces and clear Invisalign. You may be asking yourself, am I a candidate for clear Invisalign, the alternative to braces?
Teeth that are not aligned properly in your mouth create what dentists call “malocclusion”. Left untreated, malocclusion can lead to periodontal disease and create abnormal amounts of stress on teeth and jaws, which lead to premature wear. Invisalign is a virtually invisible solution, so you can smile confidently both during treatment and after. Using a series of clear, removable aligners,...
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Did you know that smiles not only make you feel good, but they're also good for you? Here are some of the reasons: When someone smiles, their face just lights up. And when you see someone with a genuine, truly heartfelt smile, you are attracted to it and relaxed by it; in fact, studies have shown it actually lowers your blood pressure if you're tense. Samantha had one of those wonderful smiles--the kind that makes people feel good as soon as they see it....
When you are looking for less invasive procedures to enhance your smile, you have several options. One of these options is tooth lengthening by gum lift which is common if a particular tooth or teeth are shorter than they should be. By doing a crown lengthening (gum lift), it gives us the opportunity to give proper proportion to the teeth that are short. At times, we lengthen you tooth when your tooth is decayed, broken below the gum line, or has insufficient tooth structure for a veneer or crown. Crown lengthening adjusts the gum level to reveal more of the tooth so it can be beautifully enhanced.
This can happen when your tooth...
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ver 40 million Americans are on anti-depressants to combat the effects of depression, anxiety, phobias and even PMS. Over 50 million are on blood pressure medication. If you are one of these medications, before you pop one of these pills be aware that there are side effects that are harmful to the health of your mouth. Without proper precautions, these medications can result in the...
You've heard it all before--brush, floss, get your teeth professionally cleaned. Those are the essentials for maintaining your oral health. You need to make them routine to avoid tooth decay, or cavities serious enough to eventually require the extraction of a tooth, or even teeth.
Alas, the tooth fairy rules only when you're still losing your baby teeth. After that, for a grownup, the loss of a tooth by extraction can be a rather traumatic experience. But that experience could be made easier if you understood why you'd need your tooth extracted in the first place. Extraction is basically the removal of a tooth from its bone socket...
Read MoreOur patients often ask us for advice on how to whiten their teeth. The question often arises as to which option is best:
1. Over the counter bleaching products
2. Custom trays made in the dental office with Dentist diagnosed bleaching agent
3. In-office power bleaching
At NYC Smile Design, we have had great success with in-office bleaching in combination with the second option as maintenance. This can be completed in one session of between one and two hours, and produces immediate results. Of course it is completely painless, and requires only preliminary cleaning to remove surface stains and...
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Does going to the dentist, or even the thought of going to the dentist, make you anxious? Then you are not alone! Dental phobia is a common occurrence among both adults and children. In fact, sixty million Americans experience dental anxiety, and about 50% of them will avoid going to the dentist. Your anxiety stems from a natural tendency to protect your teeth. Therefore, as you are psychologically...
Americans will spend 38.5 days of their lives brushing their teeth. Reportedly, 94% of Americans brush their teeth everyday as their first line of defense from oral diseases. The most basic and important step in maintaining your oral health is choosing the right toothpaste. Recent studies confirm that over-the-counter toothpastes aren’t effective enough in preventing tooth decay and gum disease. In previous blogs, we have highlighted the dangers of commercial toothpastes. These standard toothpastes contain an outdated decay-fighting ingredient: Fluoride. This ingredient is toxic if swallowed, causes staining of the teeth...
Read MoreHave you ever asked yourself why you're often told that yogurt is good for you? Let’s be honest: yogurt is essentially fermented milk. However, it contains probiotics, which play an important role in your body’s essential functions. It may come as a surprise to you, but your body has bacteria that outnumber your human cells by a factor of 10 to 1! That's a lot of living organisms in your body! Like many other organisms, they can be good, or bad. While the common perception of bacteria is that they are harmful, the “good" bacteria in your body actually play important roles in your health, particularly those involved with metabolism and...
Read MoreDisclaimer: The information throughout this dentistry website is not intended to be taken as medical advice. The information provided by NYC Smile Design is intended to provide general information regarding cosmetic dentistry, porcelain veneers, smile makeovers, TMJ Treatment, and more for residents of New York City, Manhattan, and surrounding areas throughout New York. If you are interested in finding out more, please contact our team of dental experts today for a personal consultation.This website is not intended for viewing or usage by European Union citizens.
