Improving your smile’s appearance can have a significant positive affect on your overall self-confidence. But when you have more than one issue to contend with, such as discolored, misaligned, chipped, and malformed teeth, improving your smile may seem like a challenge. The good news is that with porcelain veneers, which are becoming increasingly more popular,… Read more »
Category: Cosmetic Dentistry
What Causes Tooth Discoloration?
Tooth discoloration can cause you to become embarrassed or ashamed of your smile, keeping you from showing your teeth. Unfortunately, there are many factors that can cause your teeth to become stained. For example, age certainly plays a large role in the color of your teeth because dentin (the white, inner structure of the tooth)… Read more »
Take-Home Trays Vs. In-Office Teeth Whitening
Have you noticed discoloration in your smile lately? While you may be inclined to whiten your smile on your own, it is always recommended to avoid over-the-counter kits or other products as they could potentially cause damage to your teeth without providing results. Don’t feel discouraged because there isn’t anything you’re able to do on… Read more »
Are You Dreaming Of A White Smile?
Professional teeth whitening sure has its perks, and could be a great holiday gift! Are you dreaming of a white smile? Although an in-office treatment is the most efficient when it comes to whitening, it may not be for everyone so you do have other options. A kit that can be purchased at your local… Read more »
What Is Tooth Bonding?
Tooth bonding is a procedure that is done to restore your smile. A resin material (that appears the same color as a tooth) is placed over your tooth and then hardened and bound to the tooth by a special light resulting in a beautiful smile! Tooth bonding can fix a multitude of cosmetic issues and… Read more »
Syosset Dentist Explains the Three Mechanisms of Tooth Staining
Even if you’ve never needed corrective dental work, chances are that at some point you were, or will be, disappointed with the color of your teeth. In fact, whiter teeth are still among the most commonly requested cosmetic dental procedures today. Like all aspects of your health, however, prevention is the best cure for a… Read more »
How’s Your Smile Working for You?
At Syosset Dental on Long Island, Dr. Richard Kobak’s passion is to help you achieve and maintain a healthy, functional, and attractive smile. If your smile lacks any one of these aspects, you may feel deprived of the benefits of healthy teeth and gums, working teeth, and a beautiful smile. Luckily, Dr. Kobak can help… Read more »
Important Reasons to Smile from Syosset Dental
Here at Syosset Dental, we believe that smiling is an important part of our patients’ professional and personal lives. A beautiful smile can light up a room, diffuse a tense situation, and attract new friends. Did you know that there are psychological and health benefits to smiling? Psychologists have discovered that smiling frequently positively affects… Read more »
Celebrity Smile Quiz from Syosset Dental
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?… Read more »
Show Your Best Smile and Land that Long Island Job
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… Read more »
