Long Island Dentist Addresses Bad Dental Habits

Posted on April 25, 2012 by syossetdentalnews

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 discuss how bad dental habits affect our patients’ oral health.

Using Abrasive Toothpastes

Many whitening and anti-tartar toothpastes contain abrasive ingredients. In fact, whitening toothpastes don’t actually whiten your teeth; they only clean surface stains by using abrasive agents. If you use abrasive toothpastes daily, you can damage your tooth enamel and expose the soft, dentin layer to harmful bacteria in your mouth. In most cases, simple toothpastes approved by the ADA are best for daily use. Continue reading →

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TMJ Disorder Treatment in Long Island

Posted on April 19, 2012 by syossetdentalnews

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 TMJ Disorder

You have two temporomandibular joints located on each side of your lower jaw below your ears. The TMJ holds the lower jaw to the temporal bone. Responsible for opening and closing the mouth, these joints move transitionally and rotationally. Facial muscles and connective tissues that surround each TMJ assist with chewing and speaking. TMJ disorder occurs when excessive stress is placed on these joints and the surrounding tissues from bruxism (teeth grinding) or malocclusions (misaligned bite).

TMJ Disorder Symptoms

  • Headaches – including migraines
  • Facial pain
  • Earaches
  • Tooth wear
  • Toothaches
  • Difficulty opening and closing the mouth
  • Popping or clicking sounds during speaking or eating
  • Neck pain
  • Facial swelling Continue reading →
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Celebrity Smile Quiz from Syosset Dental

Posted on April 12, 2012 by syossetdentalnews

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? Can you tell which type of cosmetic dental procedures these celebrities have had? Test your cosmetic dental I.Q. with our fun quiz below!

Celebrity Cosmetic Dentistry Quiz

  1. Which two cosmetic dental procedures do Hollywood reporters believe Miley Cyrus had?
    1. Teeth whitening and cosmetic bonding
    2. Porcelain veneers and gum lifting
    3. All of the above
    4. None of the above
  2. Which of these stars have opted for teeth whitening?
    1. Oprah Winfrey
    2. Sara Michelle Gellar
    3. Kim Kardashian
    4. All of the above
  3. Which of the celebrities listed below does NOT have porcelain veneers?
    1. George Clooney
    2. David Bowie
    3. Catherine Zeta Jones
    4. Chris Rock
    5. Mick Jagger
  4. Which actress used Invisalign to straighten her smile before her wedding?
    1. Katherine Heigl
    2. Julia Roberts
    3. Angelina Jolie
    4. None of the above Continue reading →
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