Dr. Tetelman's Blog

Just like any holiday season, it’s likely that you’ll be spending much more time with the family than usual, especially extended family members that are coming into your hometown. After dinner is over, the dishes are done, and everyone is relaxing with their desserts and after-dinner drinks, someone will likely say, “Let’s take a family photo!” Depending on how you feel about your smile, this situation may make you feel excited and proud or nervous and apprehensive. With help from a cosmetic dentist in Lenox Hill, you can make sure it’s always the former.

How much brighter will your teeth be after a whitening procedure? What will they look like with their new metal-free restorations? What will the results of gum recontouring be? It can be hard to ask for a cosmetic procedure when you’re not sure what the final result will look like. Luckily, your cosmetic dentist in Lenox Hill can take advantage of digital imaging and virtual smile design to give you a preview of your new grin so that you can feel completely comfortable about scheduling your treatment. Learn more about how advanced dental technology can help you better plan your smile makeover.

While sports drinks and energy bars might be a great way to refuel after a practice or game, it turns out they’re not so great for your oral health. According to a study published in the British Journal of Medicine, energy bars and drinks could be ruining professional athletes’ teeth, and they could be doing the same thing to yours. Let’s take a closer look with a dentist in Lenox Hill about what exactly that means for you.

Do you find yourself covering your mouth out of embarrassment of your misaligned teeth? You feel like you missed out on your chance to get braces in middle school and don’t want to deal with the hassle as an adult. With your career, maintaining a professional image is important, and you fear that brackets and metal in your mouth would jeopardize that. Luckily, with Invisalign in Lenox Hill, you can enjoy an improved smile without the cumbersome look and feel of traditional braces. Read on to have 5 common questions about Invisalign treatment answered.

Starting 2019 with a visit your cosmetic dentist in Lenox Hill is a great way to get a jump on your New Year’s resolutions. After all, nothing says self-improvement like an enhanced smile. Your treatment options include whitening, cosmetic bonding, and metal-free restorations. Each offers its own blend of benefits and considerations.

Want to avoid the need for an emergency dentist in Lenox Hill during the holidays? You should brush often, avoid sweets and simple starches, and stay hydrated with plenty of water. That way, you’re more likely to stay cavity-free, both now and throughout the new year.

The end of the year is coming up, which means you’re likely preparing for holidays, colder weather and seeing more family members. It also means that your annual benefits are about to reach their expiration date, particularly when it comes to dental insurance.

With the fall season here and the winter season about to show up before you know it, now is the time to schedule an appointment and get the most out of the benefits you paid for. Today, a dentist in Lenox Hill will explain why and how.

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The holidays are coming up, and you know what that means? Time for family photos! Many Americans aren’t confident enough in their smile to show their teeth during pictures. That makes the holidays a hard time if you’re self-conscious about your smile because of all the special occasions and photo opportunities. If you have flaws in your grin that you wish weren’t there, cosmetic dentistry can transform your smile this holiday season. Read on to learn how to revamp your smile from a cosmetic dentist in Lenox Hill.

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If you took a poll to ask people who have gotten traditional dental crowns what they thought of the experience, there’s a good chance that they would use the following words to describe it: inconvenient, uncomfortable and disappointing. Crowns are wonderful for restoring teeth that have been badly damaged by decay or fractures, and the long-term benefits are well worth it. But wouldn’t it be great if you could reliably restore your tooth without the hassle of a regular crown? With same day crowns in Lenox Hill – you can. Find out more about the benefits of this technology and why so many people prefer it in this blog!

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