Lumineers are a type of dental veneer that is transforming the look of smiles across the nation. The term “Lumineers” is not a type of veneer in and of itself, but rather a name brand of a specific type of dental veneer. Lumineers are ultra-thin veneers, which resemble the look of natural teeth (only better!) but [...]
We all dream of having that perfect smile. A mouth full of straight, bright white teeth certainly ranks up there as one of the features that many people aspire to have. A person’s smile is often one of the first things that attract us to someone else, and the good news is that unlike other [...]
When people hear the term “smile makeover”, they tend to think that it is a specific type of procedure designed to completely transform the look of a smile. In fact, smile makeovers are composed of any variety of restorative and cosmetic dentistry procedures that a patient needs or desires. Making over the look of a smile [...]
As summer approaches, thoughts automatically shift to carefree days spent at the beach or enjoying a summer barbeque. Along with many of our summer activities comes food – most of it sweet, sticky and delicious. From ice cream cones licked sauntering down the boardwalk to s’mores enjoyed by a summer fire, and from sticky-sweet salt-water [...]
Halitosis, otherwise known as bad breath, is an embarrassing condition, and one that people generally want to avoid at all costs. The good news, however, is that there are a number of things you can do to avoid getting bad breath, and many of the things you should do to avoid the condition are things [...]
If you have orthodontia, whether metal braces or Invisalign, you probably already know the importance of good oral hygiene. This is especially important as the temperature heats up, because during spring and summer months, we tend to eat more sugary, sticky food, as well as the types of food that can potentially cause damage to [...]
Have you recently developed pain in facial areas such as your jaw, neck and shoulders? If so, there’s a chance that you may have developed TMJ (Temporomandibular Joint) disorder. TMJ disorder can occur and progress due to a number of different factors. TMJ is fairly common and most often can be a temporary condition. For [...]
If you have dental problems that necessitate that you have a single false tooth or set of teeth placed into your mouth, one option you may be considering is a dental implant. This dental technique has grown in popularity in recent years due to the fact that dental implants provide “the next best thing” to [...]
Looking for a dentist that’s perfect for you? The field of general dentistry offers countless qualified, dependable and trustworthy dentists. You just have to know where to find them! Luckily, for residents in the Queens and Metropolitan New York area, you only have to look as far as Park Dental Care in Astoria, where top-notch [...]
Cosmetic enhancements to teeth and a person’s overall smile have often been desired by many, although the high cost of some cosmetic dentistry procedures has made a number of smile-enhancing options unattainable for some. However, for those that are interested in an instant pick-me-up for their smiles, teeth whitening may be an option that is [...]
