Allan Mohr's Smile Creations Blog

You’ve wanted to do something about your smile for years, and now you’re finally ready to take action. The first step is scheduling a consultation with your cosmetic dentist. Asking the right questions at this appointment can put your mind at ease and let you know what to expect, but they can be tough to think of on the spot. Don’t worry, because you’ll find four of the most important ones right here. They don’t have to be the only questions you bring up with your dentist, but they’ll go a long way in making sure you’re both on the same page.

Whether you’re missing one, a few, or all of your teeth, dental implants have been considered the most natural-looking, secure, and durable form of tooth replacement for decades. You’re definitely considering them…but now what? You can’t just order them from Amazon—you need a dental implant dentist! Here’s how to sort through all the information online to find the professional you need without spending hours reading websites.

Isn’t it odd that almost every celebrity has perfect teeth? The truth is that the overwhelming majority have gotten cosmetic dentistry, and most of the time, that means veneers. They are the open secret behind Hollywood’s most stunning smiles. If you’re hoping to improve your appearance this year, would veneers be a good choice? Maybe! To find out if they could make your smile “red-carpet-ready,” keep reading.

Millions of additional Americans got cosmetic dentistry this year compared to last, and that’s been true for the past decade. But despite its popularity, there are still a few pesky myths that persist…at least until today! It’s time to bust them and show you that getting the smile you’ve always wanted is actually much easier (and more affordable) than you might think.

If you’re unhappy with the appearance of your smile—whether it’s due to the color, shape, size, or alignment of your teeth—what is the fastest way to fix it? While you’ll find plenty of (unhelpful) DIY tips online, the safest and most direct path is seeing a cosmetic dentist in Massapequa. OK, that’s pretty obvious, but how long will it take them to give you what you want? Turns out they can make a dramatic difference in less time than you might think!

Dentures can give people with missing teeth a new lease on life. Today’s prosthetics are more comfortable, natural-looking, and durable than ones from even 10 years ago. They feel so good that many patients believe they don’t need to take them out, ever. Despite this, dentures should still be removed daily. Why? In short, it can help someone avoid big problems both with their dentures and mouth in the long term.

You’d think that gravity alone would be more than enough to prevent your lower denture from coming loose, but sadly, that’s not the case. Because it sits on the lower jaw (the one that actually moves), it’s more susceptible to annoying shifting. Why is this a problem, and more importantly, what can you do to stop it?

At first, your dentures gave you everything you wanted and more. They allowed you to eat many foods you couldn’t for years, speak with clarity, and best of all, smile with confidence again. But now your new teeth are starting to feel less stable. Do they need to be repaired? Is it time for a replacement? Or what about denture adhesive? The last option enables you to fix the problem without having to schedule a trip to the dentist, but will it really help? Here’s how to tell…

After living with missing teeth for years and constantly having to work around them when it came to your diet, you now have a full smile and strong bite again thanks to dentures. But, while you certainly look and feel better than before, you definitely don’t have the same chewing power as your original teeth. Does that mean you need to avoid some types of food? While other places online will tell you that certain bites are forbidden for denture wearers, the truth is that you can have anything you want, but you’ll need to be more mindful with the following items.

Dentures can completely transform life for those missing most or all of their teeth. Understandably, once someone knows they need them, they want them as soon as possible! But in many cases, extractions are necessary first, and the mouth must fully recover before the final prosthetic can be placed. So, what’s the typical waiting period between tooth removal and receiving dentures? Let’s break it down.