5 Ways to Enjoy Wine without Staining Your Teeth

wine staining your teethOh that delicious red wine. The wine that is your reward at the end of a long day or your finest accompaniment to a rich meal. While a little vino can do you some good, (just like a good cup of joe) this beverage doesn’t do your teeth any favors. Red wine stains are noticeable and dramatic, leaving your enamel purplish, bluish, or greyish.

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5 Creepy Ways Halloween Candy Can Ruin Your Cosmetic Dentistry

halloween-cosmetic-dentistryThe National Retail Federation reports that 94.3 percent of Americans will spend $2.5 billion on Halloween candy this year. You may claim that all those sweets are for the trick-or-treaters alone, but we know it’s nearly impossible to avoid indulging yourself. Even if you do manage to hand out every last piece of candy to Darth Vader and Princess Aurora, zombies and witches, there are still your kids’ treat bags to tempt you. Of course, you should be able to enjoy Halloween just like everyone else, but if you have cosmetic dentistry of any kind, choose your candy wisely.

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Keeping Up with Cosmetic Dentistry: Dr. Wei Completes Smile Design Course

wei-coursecompletioncertificateThe best cosmetic dentistry practices are home to dental professionals who take their continuing education seriously. In order to advance his Manhattan cosmetic dentistry office, Dr. Michael J. Wei pursues and completes continuing education courses on a regular basis. Keeping up with the latest innovations in modern dentistry allows Dr. Wei to continually improve his dental skills and offer the very best treatments and solutions to each of his patients.

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Is Your Starbucks Addiction Ruining Your Smile?

Coffee stained teethThere are over 200 Starbucks in the borough of Manhattan. If you have a coffee addiction, you’re never more than half a dozen blocks, give or take, from a Starbucks counter. Even if you don’t love Starbucks and you just need a cup of java to keep you going throughout the day, every sip you take is another ding to your tooth enamel. Your love of coffee, while it may be essential for daily survival, can actually be the downfall of your smile.

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