{"id":142,"date":"2009-09-30T19:32:31","date_gmt":"2009-09-30T13:32:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.smilesofstyle.com\/?p=142"},"modified":"2013-03-02T03:45:19","modified_gmt":"2013-03-01T21:45:19","slug":"drs-dory-and-khalida-stutman-on-the-importance-of-a-healthy-smile","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.smilesofstyle.com\/blog\/2009\/09\/drs-dory-and-khalida-stutman-on-the-importance-of-a-healthy-smile\/","title":{"rendered":"Drs. Dory and Khalida Stutman on the Importance of a Healthy Smile"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-148 aligncenter\" style=\"border: 3px solid black; margin-top: 3px; margin-bottom: 3px;\" title=\"pt-ed-background-six-pix\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smilesofstyle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/09\/pt-ed-background-six-pix.jpg\" alt=\"pt-ed-background-six-pix\" width=\"386\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smilesofstyle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/09\/pt-ed-background-six-pix.jpg 482w, https:\/\/www.smilesofstyle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/09\/pt-ed-background-six-pix-289x300.jpg 289w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 386px) 100vw, 386px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">A beautiful smile can improve your appearance and self-esteem. But did you know that your smile plays an important role in your overall health? Many people ignore dental problems, thinking they\u2019ll go away. They won\u2019t. The initial discomfort may subside, but the damage continues, wearing away your smile\u2019s foundation and jeopardizing your quality of life.<\/p>\n<p>At <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smilesofstyle.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">South Shore Dental Care<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smilesofstyle.com\/meet-dr-dory-stutman.html\" target=\"_blank\">Dr. Dory Stutman <\/a>and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smilesofstyle.com\/meet-dr-khalida-stutman.html\" target=\"_blank\">Dr. Khalida Stutman <\/a>provide comprehensive care for smiles that look beautiful and stand the test of time. Our compassionate cosmetic and restorative dentists offer conservative, full-service dental care to enhance and renew smiles and improve lives. <!--more--><\/p>\n<p>Bacteria that originate in the mouth don\u2019t stay there! They can travel throughout the body and wreak havoc with internal systems. Studies have proven a link between dental decay and disease and the following whole-body health problems:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Alzheimer\u2019s disease<\/li>\n<li>Diabetes complications<\/li>\n<li>Dementia<\/li>\n<li>Heart disease<\/li>\n<li>Low birth weight<\/li>\n<li>Osteoporosis<\/li>\n<li>Stroke<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>It\u2019s a frightening list and one that stresses the importance of proper <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smilesofstyle.com\/restorative-dentistry.html\" target=\"_blank\">restorative care<\/a>. At your in-depth consultation and exam, Dr. Dory Stutman or Dr. Khalida Stutman will perform a comprehensive assessment of your dental needs and discuss your goals and your preferences for care. Then, your leading Massapequa dentist will suggest treatments to renew and revitalize your appearance, restore comfortable function, and safeguard your health. Our esthetic restorative services include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>All-porcelain crowns<\/li>\n<li>Full-mouth reconstruction<\/li>\n<li>Life-like dentures and partials<\/li>\n<li>State-of-the-art dental implants<\/li>\n<li>Tooth-colored fillings<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you\u2019re an anxious patient, we can create a calming experience with soothing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smilesofstyle.com\/sedation-dentistry.html\" target=\"_blank\">sedation dentistry<\/a>. We\u2019ll restore your smile, then help you keep it healthy and strong with regular checkups and dental cleanings.<\/p>\n<p>Our patients come from across New York state to receive quality dental care performed with precision, skill, and a focus on comfort. Your smile deserves the best that we can offer. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smilesofstyle.com\/contact.html\" target=\"_blank\">Call our progressive Massapequa dental office <\/a>today to schedule your restorative dentistry consultation and protect your oral and overall health.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A beautiful smile can improve your appearance and self-esteem. But did you know that your smile plays an important role in your overall health? Many people ignore dental problems, thinking they\u2019ll go away. They won\u2019t. The initial discomfort may subside, but the damage continues, wearing away your smile\u2019s foundation and jeopardizing your quality of life. 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