The Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation (DOCS) claims that nearly 30 percent of the population avoids visiting their dentist because of high levels of apprehension. This all-too-common fear of the dentist is known as “dental anxiety” or “dental phobia.” South Shore Dental Care is dedicated to providing a safe, comfortable environment for patients to get the dental care they deserve. It’s important that you find a medical professional that you can trust with your well-being, both mentally and physically. Our sedation dentist in Massapequa Park make it easy to “sleep your way to healthier, more beautiful teeth” by practicing three types of sedation dentistry for painless, relaxing dental treatments. If you’re interested in different types of sedation, you probably have some questions about how it works. (more…)

You take great care of your teeth – you brush and floss twice a day, every day. But, with all the coffee you drink, your teeth have turned yellow over the years. The discoloration only draws more attention to the tooth you chipped during a college volleyball game quite a few years back – you’re tired of looking in the mirror and not seeing a smile that doesn’t show who you are. You’re considering cosmetic dental treatments, but aren’t sure what would work best for you. The team at South Shore Dental Care tell you that you’re a good candidate for porcelain veneers in Massapequa. In this post, the dentists explain how this procedure will upgrade your smile.

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You tend to get a lot of work done on your commute. The lazy traffic gives you time to plan the rest of your day, your weekend, or maybe even come up with your shopping list. A quick look in the rear-view mirror as you merge breaks up your flow though. One of your teeth seems to have a dark spot on it. You run your tongue over it and there definitely is something there. You roll your eyes and start planning when you can visit the dentist. This is just another thing you have to do; it’d be so much easier if you didn’t have to mess with it. You wish you could have just stopped this before it started, but what should you have done differently? A Massapequa dentist has tips on how you can prevent tooth decay in the future. (more…)