Dr. Wei Completes Advanced Continuing Education Course at Acclaimed NYU College of Dentistry

full-mouth reconstruction NYC dentistManhattan is not only home to award-winning NYC cosmetic dentist Dr. Michael J. Wei, it’s also the city where dentists come to expand their expertise. The New York University College of Dentistry offers the Linhart Continuing Education Program, catering to practicing dentists, oral health professionals, biomedical scientists, clinical researchers, and dental educators. In April, Dr. Wei completed a full-mouth rehabilitation course hosted by the NYU College of Dentistry on aesthetics, occlusion, and dental implants.

Read more

4 Ways to Ease Yourself Into a Smile Makeover

ease yourself into a NYC smile makeoverThere are many anxious dental patients in New York City. There are also just as many patients who are desperate to do something to improve the appearance or functionality of their teeth. It can be a challenge to help a smile makeover come to life when you have fears about being in the dentist’s chair, but there are plenty of ways to ease yourself into a smile makeover and get the amazing results you want.

Read more

Get Your Springtime Smile Makeover in Midtown

springtime smile makeover in midtownIt’s finally spring in New York City! Often accompanying the debut of long-awaited warmer weather is the desire to look like the best version of yourself after hiding away all winter. This is the season when people are motivated to work out more, freshen up their wardrobe, and change their hairstyle. One effort that will complete your “spring cleaning” now and for the foreseeable future – a stunning smile makeover.

Read more

Have a Damaged Tooth? A Porcelain Tooth Crown Is Your BFF

porcelain tooth crown BFFsA damaged tooth is a major inconvenience. It can feel strange or painful and it doesn’t look good. However, the last thing you want to do is drag your feet and wait to repair a problem tooth. Teeth do not fix themselves. You may be lucky enough for the problem to stay the same until you have time to address it with your New York City dentist. More likely, the tooth will become worse and will then require a bigger dental intervention.

What many patients are surprised to discover is that their dental problem is easily repaired with a versatile and dependable porcelain tooth crown.

Read more

Expanding the Definition of a Smile Makeover in Midtown Manhattan

smile makeover in Midtown ManhattanWhen you hear the word “makeover,” it may bring to mind movie montages that have characters turning into better versions of themselves, or house flipping that requires a major overhaul. The phrase “smile makeover” may make you think of reality TV shows where participants undergo major cosmetic dentistry as just one part of a head-to-toe transformation. The actual definition of a cosmetic smile makeover, however, is open-ended. In fact, a smile makeover is made up of only the dental procedures that you want and need, as long as the result is a flawless, functional smile that makes you feel confident.

Read more

Dr. Michael J. Wei Named America’s Top Dentist for the 14th Year in a Row

americas top dentist award 2018 1000Midtown Manhattan cosmetic dentist Dr. Michael J. Wei has been named America’s Top Dentist for 2018. An award given to dentists who consistently provide exceptional dentistry services and outstanding treatment to their patients, this honor is awarded by the Consumers’ Research Council of America. This recognition marks the 14th consecutive year that Dr. Wei has been given this accolade.

Read more

5 Ways Alcohol Can Damage Your Oral Health

alcohol damages oral healthDrinking and St. Patrick’s Day are close friends. Indulging in green beer one day of the year isn’t going to ruin your teeth. However, a regular habit of alcohol consumption could dismantle your oral health. While restorative dentistry can repair dental problems, it’s important to consider how drinking can contribute to the health of teeth and gums.

Read more

Did You Get Bad Porcelain Veneers? Cosmetic Dentistry Mistakes Can Be Fixed

fix porcelain veneers mistakesDid you take a major step and decide to get porcelain veneers? Did you walk away from the experience feeling even more self-conscious and embarrassed about your teeth? Bad smile makeovers do exist, unfortunately, but you don’t have to live with this catastrophe. Finding the right Midtown cosmetic dentist to repair the mistakes another dentist has made is possible. You can finally achieve that dream smile you have always wanted.

Read more