We hope you and your family are doing well. We are very pleased to announce the addition of a new associate dentist who has joined our practice.
It is our pleasure to introduce Dr. Anukriti Gupta, DMD, PhD. Dr. Gupta is a 2016 graduate of the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, where she earned honors in Pediatric Dentistry, Orthodontics, and Periodontics. She brings nearly 10 years of experience in private practice and a strong commitment to clinical excellence.
Dr. Kobak, Dr. Diamantakis and Dr. Raxenberg have served for many years as volunteer teaching attendings in the Northwell Hospital Dental Department, where they have worked closely with Dr. Gupta, who has also been a member of the hospital dental staff. She is highly regarded by her colleagues, and it quickly became clear that her professional standards, ethics, and personal values align closely with our own.
Dr. Gupta is known for her warm, friendly, and compassionate approach to patient care. She is passionate about building meaningful connections with her patients, understanding their individual needs, and helping them achieve healthy, confident smiles. We are confident she will be a wonderful addition to our practice and to our dental family.
Dr. Gupta lives nearby in Jericho with her husband Raj and is the proud mother to her four year old son Sohum.
We are truly excited to welcome Dr. Gupta to our team and look forward to introducing you to her soon. As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to us at any time.
Warm regards,
Richard J. Kobak, DDS, FAGD Emmanuil Diamantakis, DDS Francine Raxenberg, DDS, FAGD
Do you bite your fingernails? Do you chew on pen caps? While it’s true everyone has a bad habit, some common habits can seriously affect your oral health over time. In severe cases, bad dental habits may fracture or severely injure your teeth. Our team at Syosset Dental and our compassionate dentist, Dr. Richard Kobak discuss how bad dental habits affect our patients’ oral health.
Using Abrasive Toothpastes
Many whitening and anti-tartar toothpastes contain abrasive ingredients. In fact, whitening toothpastes don’t actually whiten your teeth; they only clean surface stains by using abrasive agents. If you use abrasive toothpastes daily, you can damage your tooth enamel and expose the soft, dentin layer to harmful bacteria in your mouth. In most cases, simple toothpastes approved by the ADA are best for daily use. (more…)
Do you suffer from unexplained headaches or facial pain? Do you clench or grind your teeth when stressed? TMJ dysfunction can severely impact your quality of life and your oral health. Fortunately, patients with TMJ disorder have non-invasive treatment options. Our talented general and cosmetic dentist, Dr. Richard Kobak offers comfortable TMJ treatments.
Information about TMJ Disorder
You have two temporomandibular joints located on each side of your lower jaw below your ears. The TMJ holds the lower jaw to the temporal bone. Responsible for opening and closing the mouth, these joints move transitionally and rotationally. Facial muscles and connective tissues that surround each TMJ assist with chewing and speaking. TMJ disorder occurs when excessive stress is placed on these joints and the surrounding tissues from bruxism (teeth grinding) or malocclusions (misaligned bite).
TMJ Disorder Symptoms
Headaches – including migraines
Facial pain
Earaches
Tooth wear
Toothaches
Difficulty opening and closing the mouth
Popping or clicking sounds during speaking or eating
Celebrities are famous for their flawless, immaculate smiles. To ordinary folks, it may seem like they were just born with those straight, pearly whites. Despite this misconception, most people are not born with a perfect smile. Did you know that most celebrities with white, straight looking teeth have opted for some type of cosmetic dentistry? Can you tell which type of cosmetic dental procedures these celebrities have had? Test your cosmetic dental I.Q. with our fun quiz below!
Celebrity Cosmetic Dentistry Quiz
Which two cosmetic dental procedures do Hollywood reporters believe Miley Cyrus had?
You’ve probably heard about gum disease from our team at Syosset Dental. At every examination and cleaning, our talented dentist, Dr. Richard Kobak along with our dental hygienists screen each patient for signs of gum disease. Involving the inflammation and infection of gum tissue, periodontal disease can advance into a chronic illness that destroys teeth and bone. Although gum disease is a common ailment, many people are unaware of the many health risks associated with gum disease—especially cardiovascular illness.
Periodontal Disease Increases Risks for Developing Cardiovascular Disease
Emerging research indicates that patients with heart disease often have gum disease as well. In fact, patients with gum disease are two times more likely to develop coronary artery disease than patients free of periodontal infection. Studies show that the aggressive bacteria present in gum disease are capable of entering the bloodstream and may attach to fatty plaque deposits in the arteries. When plaque deposits accumulate in the cardiovascular system, the heart cannot pump blood throughout the body properly. Additionally, inflamed gum tissue may lead to swelling in the arteries because it increases the likelihood of plaque buildup. (more…)
Syosset dentist Dr. Richard Kobak is dedicated to keeping his patients happy and smiling, as well as staying on the cutting edge of what’s new in cosmetic dentistry and dental technology. To do this, Dr. Kobak uses advanced technology and techniques to provide his patients from across the greater Long Island area with top-notch general, preventive, restorative, cosmetic, and implant dental care.
Digital Radiography in Syosset
In 2006, Dr. Kobak invested in digital radiography at his state-of-the-art Syosset dental practice and he’s never looked back. Digital radiography—more commonly referred to as digital X-rays—is the new face of dental care, and Dr. Kobak wants his patients to fully understand the benefit of this advanced technology. (more…)
At Syosset Dental, Syosset cosmetic dentist Dr. Richard Kobak and our team strive to provide our patients with the highest quality, most comprehensive and personalized dental care possible. To do this, we provide a variety of dental treatments and procedures, including general, preventive, restorative, implant, high-tech, and cosmetic dentistry to our patients of all ages with a variety of dental needs from across the greater Long Island area.
Top-Notch Dental Care in Syosset
To achieve our goal of meeting and exceeding your dental health care needs and expectations, Dr. Kobak and our team want to hear your feedback. Tell us what you think of the services we provide and how we provide them. Let us know when we’re doing a good job taking care of your smile. Knowing what we’re doing right—and wrong—only helps us serve you better. (more…)
When you’re at work, are you friendly and upbeat, or are you so busy trying to get the job done that you forget to smile at your coworkers from time to time? Various research shows that a genuine—and attractive—smile in the workplace can take you far and, today, Syosset cosmetic dentist Dr. Richard Kobak wants to discuss why smiling in the workplace is so important and how to reap the benefits by achieving the smile of your dreams.
Why Should I Smile at Work?
Smiling, more than any other body language signal or physical feature, is a sign of friendliness, sincerity, and self-confidence, and your smile in the workplace relays these values to your coworkers, clients, and boss. This doesn’t mean, however, that you should go about your day with an apparently fake grin plastered across your face. In fact, studies show that faking a smile at work is actually harmful to your health. (more…)
For Syosset smile enhancement dentist Dr. Richard Kobak, helping his patients smile beautifully for life is the most rewarding part of his job. Dr. Kobak understands that some patient’s smile needs are much more extensive than others, which is why he is proud to offer advanced dental implantology services to his patients from the greater Long Island area. For patients looking to replace a missing tooth or teeth and, as a result, restore comfort, health, function, and appearance to their smiles, Dr. Kobak recommends dental implants, and, today, he’d like to address some of the most frequently asked questions about this leading tooth replacement procedure.
What is a Dental Implant?
A dental implant is a man-made dental prosthetic that replaces a missing tooth. A dental implant consists of a small, metallic post that is implanted under the gum tissue and eventually fuses to the jawbone to act as the tooth root, an abutment post that fits on top of the implant and attaches the crown, and the crown that is attached to the abutment and looks, functions, and feels just like a natural tooth. (more…)
Syosset Dental is flourishing and expanding and we want you, our valued patient, to know about our exciting news! Read on to learn about our exciting developments at our Long Island, New York, dentist office.
Syosset Dental Welcomes Dr. David M. Berk
Dr. David Berk
This summer, Dr. Richard Kobak and our team will open our facility to another talented dentist in the Long Island area: Dr. David Berk!
Native to Long Island, Dr. Berk completed his undergraduate coursework at Queens College and earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery from the New York University College of Dentistry. Since 1974, Dr. Berk has provided his patients with premier dental care, and we hope that Dr. Berk, his staff, and his patients find a home at Syosset Dental.
As an active member of the American Dental Association and a “Master” in the Academy of General Dentistry, Dr. Berk has a dedication to continued education and as a result, stays on the cutting edge of what’s new in the world of dentistry.
We welcome Dr. Berk and his patients to our beautiful Syosset, NY, dental office!
The Syosset Dental Office
If you’ve been a patient of Dr. Richard Kobak’s for a while, you know that we moved into a brand new, state-of-the-art dental office in the summer of 2011.
We love our new home, located on Jericho Turnpike, and believe that our new facility has allowed us to expand the level of care and comfort we provide for our patients. Equipped with advanced technology—including digital radiography, intraoral cameras, digital photography, DIAGNOdent laser cavity detection, Vizilite oral cancer detection, and NTI therapy—as well as top-notch amenities and a professional, yet welcoming atmosphere, Syosset Dental is equipped and prepared to provide you with all of your dental needs, large or small.
To reserve an appointment at Syosset Dental, call our Syosset, New York, dentist office at (516) 433-2211 or visit us online at syossetdentalcare.com.
Over the past few months, we’ve talked about smile design as an incredibly important component of your smile makeover. With smile design, Long Island cosmetic dentist Dr. Richard Kobak creates a smile that fits all of your dental needs and smile goals, looks beautiful, and appears as if it has belonged to you all along. Today, Dr. Kobak wants to discuss another important aspect of your smile makeover: digital photography.
Smile for Your Close Up
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At Syosset Dental, we pride ourselves on serving our patients with the most advanced and cutting-edge dental technology. In addition to digital radiography, intraoral cameras, DIAGNOdent laser cavity detection, and Vizilite oral cancer detection, we offer digital photography.
We realize that most people own a digital camera, but the way we incorporate digital photography into your smile makeover is a little bit different than the snapshots and photo editing you do at home. (more…)
