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How to Fix a Gummy Smile
How to Fix a Gummy Smile? When you smile, can you see a lot of your gums? Do you feel like your teeth look shorter than normal or that the pink of your gums is the dominant feature? If so, you may have what is known as a ‘gummy smile’ – a fairly common problem...
What should you know about Sedation Dentistry
What should you know about Sedation Dentistry Visiting the dentist can be an incredibly anxious experience for some people. In fact, it is a common reason that people put off dental work which can result in an even more serious condition. For individuals who...
How effective are teeth whitening toothpastes?
How effective are teeth whitening toothpastes? You’ve seen the kinds of toothpaste every time you go to the store that state that they have the best whitening ingredients or the best results, maybe you’ve even tried one or two. However, the results have been...
How Are Inlay And Onlay Procedures Done
How Are Inlay And Onlay Procedures Done? Despite our best efforts to keep our teeth clean and free from problems, dental decay is a virtually inevitable occurrence. In most instances, a filling is sufficient to fill small to moderate-sized cavities caused by...
Is it Possible to Whiten Yellow Teeth?
Is it Possible to Whiten Yellow Teeth? If so, how do you do it? You only have to watch television or open a magazine to be inundated with images of models, celebrities and other notable figures with bright, white and attractive smiles. Society subconsciously...
What are the Benefits of Dental Implants?
What are the Benefits of Dental Implants? If you have lost a tooth previously and been living with a gap in your smile, you are probably becoming frustrated with the effects that it has and the way that it makes you feel about your teeth. If you don’t...
What Treatments are Involved in a Smile Makeover?
What Treatments are Involved in a Smile Makeover? A smile is a simple gesture and something that comes naturally to us if we are happy or amused. Unfortunately, if you dislike the appearance of your teeth, smiling might be something that you try and avoid,...
What to Expect During a Same Day Crowns Procedure
What to Expect During a Same Day Crowns Procedure Dental crowns are one of the most common types of dental restorations, with countless patients receiving them every year. At Eric Spellman, DMD, we use revolutionary CEREC technology to restore and repair damaged teeth...
Root Canal Treatment
Root Canal Treatment When it comes to fearsome dental treatments, root canal definitely has one of the worst reputations. While in the past it was considered to be one of the most painful of all dental treatments, fortunately, the tools and techniques used to...
Will You Need Antibiotics After a Tooth Extraction?
Will You Need ? Whether or not you need antibiotics after a tooth extraction will largely depend on why the tooth is being extracted. Tooth extractions in adulthood are sometimes a necessary measure to stop pain and save your dental health. Antibiotics...
Best Dental Treatments to Whiten and Straighten Teeth
Best Dental Treatments to Whiten and Straighten Teeth With over 30 years of experience, our cosmetic dentist, Dr. Eric Spellman, has the knowledge to advise Larchmont patients on the best treatments to whiten and straighten teeth. When it comes to getting whiter and...
Different Types of Dental Implants
Different Types of Dental Implants Despite advances in dental restorations, tooth loss remains a very real problem facing much of the U.S. population. In many cases, our adult teeth simply don’t have the strength and durability to withstand decades of intensive...