Hollywood stars all have something in common — and it’s not just their fame. They (and many more celebrities just like them) have all enhanced their smiles with beautiful porcelain veneers! Maybe you don’t have a lot in common with the Hollywood elite, but you can share their smile secret. Porcelain veneers are an affordable, accessible way to reveal the sparkling smile you’ve always wanted. Keep reading to learn more about this fantastic option in cosmetic dentistry!
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You don’t want to be worried you’re showing a mouth full of metal when you laugh. In the past, amalgam, or silver, fillings, were the only option dentists had of restoring teeth from cavities. But now we know there’s a better way — with composite fillings. The material is a safer, better way to get your tooth health back, and because it matches the shade of your tooth flawlessly, your smile stays as beautiful as ever! Learn more about tooth-colored fillings at LIC Dental Associates today.
As parents, we love to see our kids smile and laugh, and we work hard every day to protect our children and keep them healthy. At LIC Dental Associates, we are dedicated to pediatric dentistry, and we invite patients to bring kids to our office frequently. We work with you and your child to create positive associations with dentists, dental offices, and dentistry technologies. By getting your child accustomed to dental visits at an early age, we may prevent future fear or anxiety associated with dentistry, and best of all, keeping your child’s smile healthy at every stage of development increases the chances that they will have their natural teeth for a lifetime.
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Cavities form when the plaque that naturally builds up on teeth throughout the day isn’t removed by thorough brushing and flossing. There are actually three types of cavities that can occur as a result of poor oral hygiene — keep reading to learn what they are, and stay on top of your twice annual dental visits to let Long Island City Dental Associates help you prevent tooth decay all year long.
Even if you’ve ever heard of the set of disorders known collectively as Body Dysmorphic Disorders (BDD), you’re unlikely to include excessive teeth whitening on that list, but in recent years, an increasing number of dental practitioners find themselves intervening with patients who continue teeth whitening no matter how much damage they do. Over whitening is the leading cause of pain, dental damage, and health concerns related to teeth whitening, but whether you’re just starting to whiten or still aren’t happy with your results, a visit to your Long Island City dentist before making any whitening decisions could save you a lot of pain in the long run.
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