It may seem counter-intuitive to brush your teeth with charcoal in order to whiten them, but more and more people are turning to this natural home remedy to brighten and whiten their smiles. Activated charcoal is not the same charcoal used in backyard barbecues. Activated charcoal, or carbon, is different from standard charcoal as it...
Respect. It is a word that according to word analysis has declined in usage. I am not surprised. At the moment, I am on a delayed plane because a passenger ignored flight attendants requests to take her seat. Not only did she ignore their requests but she even failed to acknowledge that the flight attendant...
Arthritis is a condition that affects the joints, and inflammation can affect manual dexterity to the point that it causes complications in managing your oral hygiene. Anything from handling dental floss properly to holding your toothbrush could be compromised. Fortunately, there are ways that you can continue to care for your teeth even if you...
How much do you know about sodium lauryl sulfate? Often referred to as SLS, this is a common ingredient that is probably found in many of the personal care products in your home. From soap and shampoo to toothpaste, SLS is useful in helping these products to lather so that they can clean surfaces more...
Advancing Your Smile Dr. Mitchell Shapiro is an artist that enjoys hand carving stone sculptures, but when it comes to utilizing the latest advancements in dental technology, he’s not stuck back in the stone age. The progressive dental developments used in our Smithtown, NY office... Offer superior results Minimize the extent and complexity of dental...
Is Your Tooth Pain Keeping You Awake at Night? There are few things more uncomfortable or difficult than persistent tooth pain, unless it’s a dental emergency after you’ve already gone to bed for the night. At Center For Cosmetic Dentistry, your urgent dental concern is never an inconvenience. We’re always available to help even outside...
When I ask that question maybe you thought of painful gum tissue surrounding a tooth. You could have been correct but in this case I really mean killing you, as in dying. Also, your bleeding gums may actually make the road to the grave a lot more painful than it needs to be. If you...
Common Reasons for Tooth Loss The primary goal of current dentistry is to protect and preserve your natural smile. Modern-day dentistry has evolved several advanced solutions to try and restore damaged enamel and maintain natural, dazzling teeth. However, despite all these state of the art techniques that are employed to safeguard your teeth, tooth loss...
Putting Your Best Smile Forward Your smile is the first thing people notice about you, but what does your smile have to say about you? Visiting Dr. Mitchell Shapiro at The Center for Cosmetic Dentistry is an excellent first step to having the confident, engaging great smile that makes the impression you’ve wanted to leave....
Explore the land of beauty and legend The Center For Cosmetic Dentistry would like to welcome you to beautiful Smithtown, NY! If you’re looking for an experienced cosmetic dentist that you can trust, who offers a conservative, yet creative approach to beautifying and caring for your smile, then look no further. Dr. Mitchell Shapiro has...