Stress and anxiety are a virtual constant in today’s hectic society. Demanding bosses, stressful home life, and many other daily-life factors can increasingly weigh you down, both physically and emotionally. The health risks associated with excessive stress are well-known and well-documented, but what about the effects stress can have on your smile’s health and integrity? […]
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Unless one of your teeth is causing you serious trouble, then chances are you wouldn’t be happy about losing it. Even losing a back tooth, which might not be noticeable to others, can lower your confidence in your smile, especially if you pride yourself on taking good care of it. Nevertheless, the consequences of tooth […]
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As a dedicated, professional smile caretaker, your Astoria dentist, Dr. Leibowitz, knows well that a smile is more than just a showcase for your healthy teeth. Aside from its vital responsibilities of biting, chewing, and enunciating, your smile has a number of subtle but important social functions. For instance, as a dominant feature of your […]
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Though the dangers of smoking and chewing tobacco are well-known and well-documented, tobacco use is still a widely-practiced habit. Given the wealth of information regarding smoking’s effects on your lungs and other vital organs, you might not be surprised to learn that the habit can also destroy the health of your teeth and gums. Your […]
With dental diseases affecting well over half of America’s adult population, the health of your smile is a big deal. The complexity of your mouth’s components means that a single dental issue can have negative consequences on your entire oral health. One of the lesser-known maladies that can afflict your teeth is excessive wear and […]
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Though general and cosmetic dentistry place different focuses on your smile (health and aesthetics, respectively), a bright smile usually means a healthy smile. In our quest to help make your smile both healthy and beautiful, Dr. Leibowitz has spoken extensively about the measures you can take in your daily life to preserve your smile’s youthful […]
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Most people would admit to wanting a brighter smile. You’ll be happy to know that whiter teeth may be easier to achieve than you think. While it’s true that your teeth can stain and lose their luster naturally over time, there are also natural ways in which you can help ensure your smile’s shine lasts […]
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For the most part, people are usually aware of staying awake all night, so the exhaustion the next day is not typically a mystery. Sometimes, however, you can feel as though you’ve been deprived of sleep even though, to the best of your knowledge, you enjoyed a full night’s rest the night before. Obstructive sleep […]
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Inquiring minds may have wondered at some point, who invented dentures? However, the question may be harder to answer than you might realize. While the modern design for dentures may be a few hundred years old, evidence shows that the idea of replacing lost teeth may date back thousands of years. With impressive experience restoring […]
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Part of our dedication to helping our patients maintain beautiful, healthy, and fully-functional smiles is educating them about their oral health, the dangers it faces, and the most efficient ways of protecting and treating your smile. As one of the most devastating events that can affect your mouth, tooth loss is especially dangerous because it […]
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