South Shore Dental Care Blog

How would it feel to walk into your next client lunch, smile with confidence, and not worry about what to order? When your teeth are crooked, it’s embarrassing and you always worry about what your clients will think of your smile, so instead you choose not to. You also worry about what to eat because your teeth overlap and food tends to get stuck in them. If it’s time to make some changes to your appearance, here are some tips for choosing the right cosmetic dentist in Massapequa.

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The Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation (DOCS) claims that nearly 30 percent of the population avoids visiting their dentist because of high levels of apprehension. This all-too-common fear of the dentist is known as “dental anxiety” or “dental phobia.” South Shore Dental Care is dedicated to providing a safe, comfortable environment for patients to get the dental care they deserve. It’s important that you find a medical professional that you can trust with your well-being, both mentally and physically. Our sedation dentist in Massapequa Park make it easy to “sleep your way to healthier, more beautiful teeth” by practicing three types of sedation dentistry for painless, relaxing dental treatments. If you’re interested in different types of sedation, you probably have some questions about how it works. (more…)

You take great care of your teeth – you brush and floss twice a day, every day. But, with all the coffee you drink, your teeth have turned yellow over the years. The discoloration only draws more attention to the tooth you chipped during a college volleyball game quite a few years back – you’re tired of looking in the mirror and not seeing a smile that doesn’t show who you are. You’re considering cosmetic dental treatments, but aren’t sure what would work best for you. The team at South Shore Dental Care tell you that you’re a good candidate for porcelain veneers in Massapequa. In this post, the dentists explain how this procedure will upgrade your smile.

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Living with a tooth that is failing or missing impacts your life in a number of ways. For example, you may not feel comfortable talking or smiling in front of other people because of your damaged or missing tooth. You also may have trouble chewing the healthy foods you once enjoyed. This impacts both your nutrition and your confidence. Your trusted team at South Shore Dental Care wants you to know that dental implants might be the right solution for you, and here are some of the common FAQs we hear about dental implants in Massapequa.

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