Did you know that patients who are diagnosed with fibromyalgia commonly have temporomandibular joint dysfunction as well? According to research administered by the National Institutes of Health, fibromyalgia patients have a high incidence of TMJ disorder and exhibit classic TMJ symptoms such as clicking or popping sounds during mouth movement and facial pain. Fibromyalgia Information… Read more »
Category: Oral Health Syosset LI NY
Restorative Dentistry in Syosset, NY
Did you know that most people will need restorative dentistry at some point in their lifetime? In fact, only 1% of people in the United States never develop a cavity. If your teeth are damaged by injury or decay, restorative dentistry restores tooth function and saves your teeth from further damage. Restorative dental procedures require… Read more »
Long Island Dentist Addresses Bad Dental Habits
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… Read more »
TMJ Disorder Treatment in Long Island
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… Read more »
Digital Dental X-Rays in Syosset
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,… Read more »
Kristin Chenoweth: Dental Health Advocate
Actress, singer, and Broadway star Kristin Chenoweth says that she often takes pictures with people who don’t like to smile because they’re ashamed of their teeth. Additionally, the makers of Listerine Whitening found that almost half of Americans don’t think their smiles are beautiful, and 43 percent don’t smile in photos because of tooth imperfections…. Read more »
8 Ways to Whiten Your Smile
Did you know you can have a whiter, brighter smile just by changing what you eat? While some foods and drinks can stain teeth, others can help remove those stains or even prevent them from happening. Taking a few from this article, we’ve compiled a short list of 8 beverages and foods to embrace or… Read more »
What’s New in the War on Cavities?
Dr. Kobak and the team at Syosset Dental are committed to delivering the best patient care and delivering the most up-to-date dental advice. Recently, we read about exciting emerging dental technology that could be available to patients in the next few years. Cavities could be wiped out completely if either of these products is approved…. Read more »
Why Folk Wisdom Usually Isn’t So Wise
It seems like everyone around us, whether they’re a doctor or not, has health advice to give. We’re told to take huge doses of Vitamin C to prevent colds, cut all fat from our diets to get thin, and always brush our teeth right after meals. Do you know what all these have in common?… Read more »
Great American Smokeout Nov. 17th…Can You Handle It?
November 17th is the Great American Smokeout, an annual event to help smokers quit and raise awareness of health issues caused by smoking, The American Cancer Society has tools on their website to help you quit, including a smoking cost calculator and desktop widgets. They also sponsor rallies, luncheons, and other functions, and have helped… Read more »
