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…. Read more »
Category: Cosmetic Dentistry
Say Goodbye to Your “Madonna” Gap with Help from Your Syosset Dentist
Did you watch the Super Bowl last weekend? Have you been a fan of her music since the 80s? If so, you’re probably familiar with Madonna’s signature gap between her two front teeth. What you may not know, however, is that Madonna is a big fan of her gap. In fact, she turned down Glamour’s… Read more »
What Do You Want from Your Smile Makeover?
As a cosmetic and restorative dentist in Long Island, New York, Dr. Richard Kobak has many years of experience and expertise in the smile makeover arena. Dr. Kobak and our team have made the smile dreams of countless patients a reality, but, believe it or not, your smile makeover is in your hands. Dr. Kobak… Read more »
Superstar Cosmetic Smile Enhancements
People often receive cosmetic surgery procedures to make themselves look better. Nose jobs, implants, liposuction, Botox, and lifts are all techniques that people use to enhance their appearance. Another way you can enhance your body is through your smile. A survey by the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) revealed that more than 50 percent of… Read more »
You Can Have a Red-Carpet-Ready Smile
For a while, Angelina Jolie had the most coveted celebrity smile. Now, Halle Berry, Christie Brinkley, Julia Roberts, Gwyneth Paltrow, Tyra Banks, Meryl Streep, Jennifer Garner, Catherine Zeta Jones, and Natalie Portman top the chart for the most beautiful set of pearly whites. It’s no secret that these stars—and more—have had cosmetic dentistry to achieve… Read more »
Cosmetic Dentistry for a Brilliant Bridal Smile
A recent survey asked brides to list what they wished they had done differently for their wedding. Coming in at #2 was “I could’ve brightened my smile more.” Though it may not seem like you have time to see your dentist as you prepare for your wedding, you may be surprised at how easily Dr…. Read more »
Celebrity Dental Work Gone Wrong
You may consider having cosmetic treatments on your teeth to get a perfect smile. However, if not done properly, some dental work can make your teeth look worse. Some of your favorite stars have had smile makeovers gone badly. Hilary Duff: She often chipped her weak teeth on microphones, so the singer/actress decided to invest… Read more »
Smile Makeover: Tom Cruise
Tom Cruise is a great actor with a great smile, but he’s had some major dental work to get his straight teeth. Dentists and orthodontics have made his smile makeover a mission possible. As a young star, his teeth looked terrible. They were misaligned, with almost each tooth going a different direction. Some of his… Read more »
Best Teeth Whitening Solutions
Whitening strips, trays, toothpastes, and gels… Dentist-prescribed home whitening… Zoom! Whitening in one office visit. Which is best? Which one is right for you? When considering any tooth whitening option, it is critical that your dentist help you decide if you are a candidate for bleaching prior to using any of the systems. Certain teeth… Read more »
Syosset Dental Patient Testimonial: Risa C.
Over the past few of weeks, we have presented video testimonials from actual patients of Dr. Richard Kobak, a dentist in Syosset, NY. The fourth and final testimonial in our series comes from Risa C. Dr. Kobak placed porcelain veneers on Risa’s top teeth, giving her a beautiful smile and boosting her confidence. You can… Read more »