Cosmetic Dentistry

Extreme Dentistry: 5 Unhealthy Tooth Trends

The Huffington Post | Sarah Klein | Posted 03.14.2012

Read More: Dental Health, Video, Extreme Dentistry, Dental Procedures, Cosmetic Dentistry, Teeth, Slidepollajax, Dental Problems, Dentistry, Healthy Living News

The basics of dental health aren't all that complicated: Brush and floss daily, limit cavity-causing sugary snacks, don't smoke and schedule regular v...

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A Makeover Story: Johanna

Thomas P. Connelly, D.D.S. | Posted 03.07.2012

Read More: Personal Health, Makeover, Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Health, Dentist Makeover, Beauty, Dentist, Dentistry, Porcelain Veneers, Video, Healthy Living News
Thomas P. Connelly, D.D.S.

Some people think cosmetic dentistry is something that only movie stars get to enhance their smile. Truthfully, that's far from the reality -- while I have done plenty of stars' and athletes' teeth, many of my patients are everyday people who are simply looking to have a better smile.

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How to Look Like a Celebrity? Advice From the Pros

Courtney Cachet | Posted 01.14.2012

Read More: Lifestyle, Cosmetic Dentistry, Smoothmed, Celebrity Beauty, Courtney Cachet, Plastic Surgery, Celebrity Skin, Cosmetic Surgery, Skin Care, Beauty, Hair Beauty, Style News
Courtney Cachet

Perhaps not everyone has the financial means to "look like a celebrity", so to speak. But, you can always take full advantage of the advice those who work their magic on the celebs have to offer. These are my go to guys.

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A Little Floss, A Little Fluoride...And A Little Botox?

Posted 01.01.2012

Read More: Video, Fillers, Cosmetic Dentistry, Gynecology, Plastic Surgery, The U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Dr. Semira Bayati, Gynecologists Giving Botox, Botox, Fifty News

You let your dental hygienist poke, prod, anesthetize and drill at all the sensitive places in your mouth. You let your gynecologist examine and metic...

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'Do the British Really Have Bad Teeth?' and Other Teeth Myths

Thomas P. Connelly, D.D.S. | Posted 12.31.2011

Read More: Dental Health, Healthy Living Body, Personal Health, Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Myths, Teeth Myths, Teeth, George Washington, Healthy Living News
Thomas P. Connelly, D.D.S.

I was asked the other day why the English people had bad teeth. Like you, I have definitely heard the stereotype. Here are my findings on a few "dental myths."

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Is Porcelain Dental Work Fragile?

Thomas P. Connelly, D.D.S. | Posted 09.23.2011

Read More: Cosmetic Dentistry, Porcelain Veneers, Dental Materials, Ceramic Veneers, Healthy Living Body, Dental Health, Porcelain Dental Work, Healthy Living News
Thomas P. Connelly, D.D.S.

Bottom line: Porcelain and ceramic are generally as strong as your regular tooth enamel -- and in many cases, even stronger.

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A Dental Procedure To Renew Your Smile

Thomas P. Connelly, D.D.S. | Posted 08.24.2011

Read More: Dental Health, Dental Ceramist, Bad Dentistry, Healthy Living Body, Cosmetic Dentistry, Veneers Photos, Porcelain Veneers, Healthy Living News
Thomas P. Connelly, D.D.S.

Dentistry is one of those professions where many people think the actual "work" done by each dentist is similar. After all, a filling is a filling is a filling -- right? Not so.

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Celebrity Smiles: Why Do They Have to Be So Perfect ? How?

Thomas P. Connelly, D.D.S. | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Movie Star Teeth, Perfect Smiles, Cosmetic Dentistry, Celebrity Smiles, White Teeth, Porcelain Veneers, Style News
Thomas P. Connelly, D.D.S.

So how do most celebrities get smiles that are perfect? Simple: High quality porcelain veneers. And it's something that more and more people with funds are looking to do.

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Mouth Health: Does My '50 Proof' Alcohol Mouthwash Increase My Cancer Risk ?

Thomas P. Connelly, D.D.S. | Posted 11.17.2011

Read More: Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental, Thomas Connelly, Oral Cancer, Health, Dental Hygiene, Healthy Living News
Thomas P. Connelly, D.D.S.

Let's talk today about something that has been bothering me for awhile. And that's the fact that it's very likely that alcohol-based mouthwash is something that will increase your risk of Oral Cancer.

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What Are "Gold Grillz" I See on Hip Hop Stars?

Thomas P. Connelly, D.D.S. | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Cosmetic Dentistry, Dentistry, Gold Teeth, Style News
Thomas P. Connelly, D.D.S.

In the end, if a person wants to make a bold fashion statement, nothing has a more "notice me now" presence than a mouth full of golden teeth.

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Mouth Health: Is Chewing Gum, Good Or Bad ?

Thomas P. Connelly, D.D.S. | Posted 11.17.2011

Read More: Dental Care, Mouth Health, Cosmetic Dentistry, Porcelin Veneers, Physical Appearence, Health Advice, Health, Healthy Living News
Thomas P. Connelly, D.D.S.

Unlike candies, which contain sugar and can wear down a person's enamel and teeth without continual brushing, some gums have been created to have helpful properties, and are a benefit to overall tooth care.

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Mouth Health: Pesticide In Your Toothpaste?

Thomas P. Connelly, D.D.S. | Posted 11.17.2011

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Thomas P. Connelly, D.D.S.

Most of us use toothpaste several times a day, every day of our lives. But have you ever stopped to wonder what is actually in these dental pastes that have become a routine part of our health regimens?

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Mouth Health: The Non-Surgical Face-Lift

Thomas P. Connelly, D.D.S. | Posted 11.17.2011

Read More: Dental Care, Cosmetic Dentistry, Health, Teeth, Dentist, Mouth, Veneers, Porcelin Veneers, Physical Appearence, Self-Esteem, Dentistry, Happiness, Healthy Living News
Thomas P. Connelly, D.D.S.

Porcelain Veneers are razor-thin slices of porcelain that are bonded to the front and sides of your teeth. The end result of porcelain veneers are beautiful teeth, devoid of stains, cracks, gaps.

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Mouth Health: Painful Canker Sores -- What Causes Them, And What Can I Do About Them?

Thomas P. Connelly, D.D.S. | Posted 11.17.2011

Read More: Dental Care, Mouth Care, Cosmetic Dentistry, Health, Canker Sore Remedies, Canker Sore, Teeth, Dentist, Canker Sore Remedy, Wellness, Mouth, Canker Sores, Physical Appearance, Healthy Living News
Thomas P. Connelly, D.D.S.

One of the more misunderstood mouth/dental problems is our old friend, the canker sore. It's more that people don't understand how they get them; they usually don't do much else besides "wait".

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Mouth Health: Your Overall Body Health and Your Mouth's Relationship to It

Thomas P. Connelly, D.D.S. | Posted 11.17.2011

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Thomas P. Connelly, D.D.S.

Proper dental hygiene is very important, and symptoms such as bleeding or swollen gums, bad breath, or soreness in the mouth can give insight to larger issues within the body.

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Mouth Health: Stem Cells in Your Teeth

Thomas P. Connelly, D.D.S. | Posted 11.17.2011

Read More: Cosmetic Dentistry, Thomas Connelly, Stem Cell Research, Stem Cells, Oral Hygiene, Health, Mouth Health, Dental Hygiene, Healthy Living News
Thomas P. Connelly, D.D.S.

Not only are there stem cells in your teeth, it's that they are mesenchymal stem cells. That's one of the type of stem cells that can produce other cell types. This is good reason to get excited.

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Mouth Health: Looking For A Better Love Life? It May Be Right Under Your Nose!

Thomas P. Connelly, D.D.S. | Posted 11.17.2011

Read More: Dental Care, Veneers, Cosmetic Dentistry, Health, Teeth, Dentist, Mouth, Attractiveness, Relationships, Dating, Physical Appearance, Healthy Living News
Thomas P. Connelly, D.D.S.

Here's the big thing about teeth: they might not be the first thing one notices, but they are probably one of the biggest deal-breakers when it comes to dating, romance, and sex.

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Mouth Health: Does Your Child Have Bad Breath? Maybe It Is Their Adenoids

Thomas P. Connelly, D.D.S. | Posted 11.17.2011

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Thomas P. Connelly, D.D.S.

In fact, if your child has bad breath, the reason may go deeper than you think. It might be the child's adenoids.

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Mouth Health: Oral Sex And Cold Sores

Thomas P. Connelly, D.D.S. | Posted 11.17.2011

Read More: Dental Care, Cosmetic Dentistry, Sex, Health, Cardiovascular-Disease, Bacteria, Teeth, Dentist, Mouth, Sleep, Healthy Living News
Thomas P. Connelly, D.D.S.

I hate to be a killjoy and all that, but we need to talk about oral sex, herpes, and cold sores. Yes, right now.

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Mouth Health: Not Getting A Good Night's Sleep? Maybe It's Your Teeth...

Thomas P. Connelly, D.D.S. | Posted 11.17.2011

Read More: Dental Care, Cosmetic Dentistry, Health, Cardiovascular-Disease, Bacteria, Teeth, Dentist, Mouth, Sleep, Healthy Living News
Thomas P. Connelly, D.D.S.

There are a multitude of instances that can prevent someone from getting the type of sleep their bodies crave. One of the more overlooked causes is teeth grinding, otherwise known as "Bruxism."

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Mouth Health: What Lurks on Your Toothbrush?

Thomas P. Connelly, D.D.S. | Posted 11.17.2011

Read More: Dental Care, Cosmetic Dentistry, Health, Cardiovascular-Disease, Bacteria, Teeth, Dentist, Mouth, Healthy Living News
Thomas P. Connelly, D.D.S.

As a cosmetic dentist in Manhattan, New York, we see a wide variety of patients. From complete smile makeovers, to people seeking porcelain veneers, ...

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Mouth Health: Good vs Bad Cosmetic Dentistry

Thomas P. Connelly, D.D.S. | Posted 11.17.2011

Read More: Dental Care, Veneers, Cosmetic Dentistry, Health, Cardiovascular-Disease, Bacteria, Teeth, Dentist, Mouth, Healthy Living News
Thomas P. Connelly, D.D.S.

Did you know that a big part of these dental nightmares is determined by the ceramist that your dentist chooses to work with?

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