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 »
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Fun Smile Quotes
About 96 percent of people agree that a smile is an essential part of a first impression. Smiling is an important part of life that sends messages to yourself and other people. Here are some of our favorite smile quotes to help you understand the importance of beaming and to help put a grin on… 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 »
Helpful Facts about Gum Disease
Advanced gum disease (periodontitis), can wreak havoc on your oral and overall health. Recent studies have linked gum disease to an increased risk for heart problems, diabetes, stroke, and Alzheimer’s. Essentially, gum disease is the infection or inflammation of gum tissues caused by a build-up of plaque and tartar at the gum line. Eventually this… 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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
