“I don’t smoke. I vape.” This phrase might sound fine to a former Manhattan smoker. However, just because e-cigarettes are marketed as “better” for users than cigarettes because they do not contain tobacco, these electronic or battery-powered handheld devices, up to this point, haven’t been tested enough to be categorized as a “safe” alternative to cigarettes. Now, a recent study suggests that e-cigarettes are just as damaging to oral health as conventional tobacco cigarettes.
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Beyond Oral Health: Interpreting Dreams About Your Teeth
Maybe your child has started to lose her baby teeth. Perhaps you saw the dental torture scene in Marathon Man. You may be feeling conflicted about a major life change. Any of these reasons could be responsible for dreams you’ve had about your teeth. Then again, they may have zero to do with your oral health nightmares. Your teeth play a major role in your life either way, and it certainly doesn’t hurt to explore every angle to find out how to improve your entire world – conscious and unconscious – with a smile makeover.
Impatient? Speedy Cosmetic Dentistry with Maximum Impact
Technology has made us better and faster, but it hasn’t made us very patient. It should come as no surprise that many busy New Yorkers want a new smile, but they don’t necessarily want to wait for it. They also don’t care to endure any discomfort for a revamp either. Don’t let your assumption that smile makeovers are a lengthy process stop you from seeing your Midtown Manhattan cosmetic dentist. You may be pleasantly surprised to discover how much your smile can be improved in a short amount of time.
Want More Kisses? Get a Customized Smile Makeover
Women who are interested in health kiss their husbands 11 percent more than women who are not interested in health, according to a recent kissing survey conducted by the online dating site eHarmony. Presumably, these women are also focused on their oral health because, it’s safe to say, both men and women with exceptional smiles and clean teeth are far more kissable than those who don’t pay much attention to the health of their teeth and gums. These women are probably sporting fine smiles that make them far more kissable. Do you have the same kind of kissing luck in your romantic life?
How Do Millennials Really Feel About Their Oral Health?
Millennials have been coined the Me, Me, Me Generation and described as lazy, selfish, narcissistic, and entitled. When it comes to oral health, self-involvement would seem like a plus. After all, if a millennial – the 18-to-34-year-old age group – is paying so much attention to themselves, one could assume that they’re completely aware of their oral health needs. Is that really the case?
The Real Story Behind Demi Moore’s Missing Front Teeth
Demi Moore admitted to Jimmy Fallon on a recent appearance on The Tonight Show that she is, in fact, missing her two front teeth. Viewers didn’t have to take her word for it – Fallon had a photo showing the major hole in the celeb’s smile. While plenty of celebrities are sporting porcelain veneers, Lumineers, and other types of smile makeovers, Moore’s reveal is refreshingly honest in a culture that is all about perfection. The reasons behind Moore’s imperfect smile, however, are one of the more fascinating – and baffling – elements of her situation.
Does Marijuana Hurt Your Oral Health?
A New Zealand study found that long-term cannabis use is associated with periodontal disease. However, this same study compared cannabis users and tobacco users, finding that cigarette smokers and nicotine users had far worse periodontal health (not to mention other negative health effects) than users of marijuana. So, just how bad is marijuana for your teeth, and are there any oral health pros to cannabis use?
Do the Bachelors on “The Bachelorette” All Have Smile Makeovers?
If you take the time to scroll through the photos of the bachelors who are competing on this season of The Bachelorette, you may notice one thing: They all have pretty great-looking teeth. So, what’s the secret? Photoshop? Are these single gents born with perfect teeth? Chances are, they know just how much teeth matter when it comes to finding love (and when you’re on reality TV), and they’ve pursued smile makeovers before photos are taken and filming begins.
A Smile Makeover Will Set Your Graduate on the Path to Success
Graduation is a major milestone. You want your gift to be memorable. Money and gift cards are always appreciated by graduates. However, if you want to set a family member, friend, or apprentice on the road to success, whether they are moving on from high school or college, a smile makeover is a unique and powerful gift.
How Long Will It Take to Complete My Smile Makeover?
One of the biggest questions Manhattan dental patients have about smile makeovers is how long the procedures take. The answer, of course, depends on the type of cosmetic dentistry or restorative dentistry you choose to undergo. It is possible, however, to provide estimates about the timeline of your individual smile makeover.
Manhattan Cosmetic Dentist Dr. Michael J. Wei Attends AACD Conference
When you are thinking about getting a smile makeover, you want the best Midtown Manhattan cosmetic dentist to transform your teeth. You also want to be a patient of the dentist who strives to be the best. Dr. Michael J. Wei pursues every opportunity to expand his cosmetic dentistry education through advanced dental training and continuing education. His most recent effort was attending the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD) conference.
Would You Visit These Fictional Dentists for a Smile Makeover?
Dentists may not have any dental-dedicated television shows that dramatize their profession like doctors and lawyers do. However, characters who are dentists make their fair share of appearances in movies and TV shows. The portrayals of dentists in pop culture – from nerdy and boring to sadistic and abusive – have created stereotypes for the profession that can make some patients fearful and make others laugh. Here are a handful of the more memorable fictional dentists, though most of them are unlikely to get an endorsement as someone to visit for a quality smile makeover.
