Dentistry in the News
Are Porcelain Veneers For You?
Porcelain veneers are customized, tooth-colored coverings that are bonded to the teeth to improve their look and functionality. Veneers can correct a multitude of cosmetic dental concerns including crooked, discolored, small/short, misshapen, chipped and/or broken teeth. While results vary, porcelain veneers can last up to fifteen years and are stain-resistant which adds to their appeal.…
Read More5 Bad Dental Habits to Break
Throughout the average person’s life, we fall into habits that can have positive or negative impacts on our health. Habits often form from a repetitive action and can be difficult to break. When it comes to dental health, poor habits can actually break your teeth and harm your jaw. The following common habits are important…
Read MoreCharcoal Teeth Whitening: What’s the Deal?
A multitude of companies claiming that their activated charcoal toothpaste is a more natural & effective teeth whitening method have recently gained attention in the media. While charcoal is commonly utilized by healthcare professionals (generally for emergency purposes), the same cannot be said for a professional teeth whitening treatment. The American Dental Association (ADA) has…
Read MoreWhat to Expect at your First Dental Care Visit
OCTOBER IS NATIONAL DENTAL HYGIENE MONTH Why your Preventative Care Visits are Important? You get your car’s oil changed every certain number of miles, why not get your teeth checked on a regular basis. Just as your car does, your teeth require maintenance and a professional needs to make sure everything checks out. You wouldn’t…
Read MoreCheapest Dentist?
October 16, 2015 A recent NYC TV news segment suggested ways consumers might be able to reduce or “slash” their dental procedure costs by “shopping around”, using one of a couple of online price comparison sites, heading off to a dental school for service or “negotiating a price” by paying cash. Dozens of Long Island…
Read MoreTop 4 Dentists in the Movies
May 7, 2015 Dentists are portrayed with a bad reputation in the movies and on television. In reality dentists are really nice people who spend their lives helping people smile brighter and maintain good health. We gathered our resources and found the top 4 dentists in movies that will make you smile: Finding Nemo…
Read MoreGarden City Dentist is now 90% digital
November 24, 2014 Are you always looking for the next best thing? Is the new iPhone 6 or the 4K TV on your holiday list this year? Why do you want these items, is it for the speed, convenience, higher accuracy, or higher resolution? At Advanced DDS we understand the importance of staying up-to-date on…
Read MoreDon’t fall for Cigna’s Phony Rating System
November 4, 2014 Imagine McDonald’s being rated the best restaurant in New York. What if the critics rated restaurants with a 5 star strictly based on the lowest cost, with no genuine quality assessment involved. Currently, Cigna insurance has created a rating system for dental practices with the same concept. Their rating system deceives people…
Read MoreWear Your Dentures With Confidence.
May 21, 2014 Talk, laugh, sing, and eat with confidence again. The 3M Denture Attachment System is a revolutionary denture technology that works with your current dentures. They snap out, snap in, and stay put with absolutely no messy pastes or adhesives. Benefits of the 3M Denture Attachment System: Bite into an apple and eat…
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