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...

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.

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."

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

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.

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.

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.

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?

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.

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".

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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."

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

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