Politics are all about looks, and at the same time they’re hardly about looks. The state of our nation is what’s really at stake, but what would newspaper caricaturists have to do all day if there weren’t politicians to mock? After all, most of the candidates running for president fit into a certain demographic, which includes questionable hair, well-earned wrinkles, and worldliness. But if we were voting to put someone in the highest office in the nation based on their teeth, how would the current Democratic and Republican presidential candidates fare?
Getting a Tax Refund? Invest in Cosmetic Dentistry or Restorative Dentistry
If you’re expecting a small windfall from the federal government this spring, put your tax refund to good use and make an investment in one item that will last for a long time and make you look younger, smarter, and better too: cosmetic dentistry.
Dr. Wei Named America’s Top Dentist for 2016
Manhattan cosmetic dentist Dr. Michael J. Wei has been named America’s Top Dentist for 2016, an award given to dental professionals who provide outstanding dentistry services to their patients. Bestowed by the Consumers’ Research Council of America, this honor marks the 11th time Dr. Wei has been named Top Dentist. Since 2005, he has been lauded for his exemplary service and expertise as a general dentist, restorative dentist, and cosmetic dentist in New York City.
Should You Choose Porcelain Veneers or Invisalign?
You’ve always wanted a straight smile and now you’re finally ready to get one. So what’s the right choice for achieving alignment? No one is limited to traditional metal braces anymore when they want straight teeth. Options like Invisalign and porcelain veneers have changed the playing field. It’s only a matter of determining what smile makeover choice is right for you.
Emergency Dental Visits Increase After St. Patrick’s Day
With St. Patrick’s Day comes celebrations, green beer, drunkenness, revelry, and, yes, fighting. While these activities may seem more like clichés than tradition, the reality is this: Teeth get knocked out on St. Patty’s Day. According to data provided to CNBC, emergency dental visits go up after this holiday – in fact, ER dental visits go off the charts at 64 percent nationwide, and the data is based on the average number of dental visits that occur on March 18 versus a full one-month average of dental visits.
5 Facts You Need to Know About Invisalign
Invisalign is the virtually invisible orthodontic solution. However, just because this cosmetic dentistry treatment is difficult to notice on someone’s teeth doesn’t mean it shouldn’t get plenty of attention – from the wearer. Invisalign requires dedication, flexibility, and a willingness to slightly alter your habits to make sure your orthodontic treatment is working properly. It’s important to know exactly what you’re getting into before investing in Invisalign.
Getting Married? A Smile Makeover Is the Icing on Your Wedding Cake
Wedding season is almost here, but no matter when you’re planning to tie the knot, you want to look young and attractive and healthy and happy. While you may have a serious diet and exercise regimen that you’re sticking to in order to become the bride or groom you’ve always envisioned yourself to be, there is one task that might be missing from your to-do list: a smile makeover. If you really want to look good in pictures, your smile is the place to start.
4 of the Most Versatile Cosmetic Dentistry and Restorative Dentistry Solutions
When you have an aesthetic complaint about your teeth that would benefit from cosmetic dentistry, or you have an oral health problem that requires restorative dentistry, the options about what’s available for your care can be confusing. What’s the best choice? What will last the longest? What will give you the most bang for your buck? A consultation with your cosmetic and restorative dentist is the best place to begin so you can have a professional really tell you what’s going on with your teeth. In some cases, several types of treatments are viable options. Here are some of the most versatile solutions you’ll find.
Have an Unhappy Valentine’s Day? 5 Reasons Your Teeth May Be to Blame
If you were home alone on Valentine’s Day – and you weren’t happy about it – then it’s time to figure out if your teeth are preventing you from finding love. When you’re honest with yourself, you know the hang-ups that are holding you back from accepting a date with someone new, or putting yourself out there on dating sites. Quite often, it’s a person’s appearance that prevents them from saying yes to opportunities for finding love. If you’re seeking a way to “better” yourself, put time and energy where it will really make a difference – aesthetically and emotionally – invest in a smile makeover.
From CEO to Student to Busy Parent, Invisalign Fits Your Lifestyle
One of the biggest reasons people drag their feet about aligning their smile is because they think they don’t have time to go through orthodontic treatment. Invisalign, however, has eliminated the tediousness of traditional metal braces and opened up orthodontia to demographics that may have otherwise considered themselves in the wrong stage of life to perfect their smile. In today’s society, orthodontics are hardly reserved for teens alone.
Mind the Gap with Porcelain Veneers and More Cosmetic Dentistry Treatments
Anna Paquin. Madonna. Michael Strahan. Elijah Wood. Lauren Hutton. Georgia May Jagger. David Letterman. Celebrities with gapped teeth are memorable for this quirky feature. When your unforgettable smile is making you millions, who wouldn’t embrace it? (Though some celebs don’t). When your gapped smile is causing you severe self-consciousness or oral health issues, however, it’s time to make a change, and your cosmetic dentistry options for fixing gapped teeth are many.
3 Reasons Age Has Nothing to Do with a Smile Makeover
In our culture, people are often defined or categorized by their age. And we accept these arbitrary limitations as gospel. But if a person can become a CEO at 25 or complete an Iron Man competition at 70, a smile makeover is a possibility for everyone, young and old alike. Age is just a number – it’s your state of mind that matters most.
