Do I Need Invisalign Before Veneers?
If you are considering veneers, one of the most common questions is whether you can go straight to veneers or whether Invisalign should come first. The honest answer is: not always, but sometimes a small amount of tooth movement can make a major difference. Veneers...
Veneers vs. Bonding: Which Cosmetic Option Is Right for Your Smile?
If you are thinking about improving your smile, you may be comparing dental bonding and porcelain veneers. You may have also heard about composite veneers, which can fall somewhere in between. All of these options can improve the appearance of teeth that are chipped,...
How Conservative Dentistry Can Save Your Smile
Conservative Dentistry: Smart, Minimal, and Built to Last By a dentist who’s been doing this for 40+ years—and still believes less is more. What “conservative” really means Conservative dentistry means restoring teeth with the least intervention that reliably...
Do I Really Need That Dental Crown?
Do I Really Need That Dental Crown? Exploring conservative and cost-effective alternatives for a stronger, healthier smile. Dental crowns are one of the most common procedures performed in dental offices. Many patients come to my office asking the same question: “Do I...
Oral Health and Longevity
In the quest for a longer and healthier life, we often focus on diet, exercise, and lifestyle choices. However, one aspect that is sometimes overlooked is the profound impact of oral health on overall well-being and longevity. Emerging research suggests that the...
The iTero Element® 5D Is Here!
The Center for Cosmetic Dentistry has been using the iTero 3 -D scanner for the last four years. This has replaced messy impressions, provides better quality lab work (crowns, onlays) and better fitting Invisalign trays. Our staff love this cutting edge technology as...
Should You Worry About Pit Stains in Your Teeth?
People in general usually have one common goal where their teeth are concerned and that is they want them. Bright and white. Sometimes the reason your teeth aren't as white you like them to be is due to dental pit stains. To know what to do about them, you need to...
How To Help People Properly Prioritize Their Dental Health
Whether you are a dentist or a parent, there lies a challenge in helping people prioritize their dental health. From a parents - perspective, getting a child to continuously understand and brush their teeth is a task that is difficult to accomplish. For the dentist,...
What Prescription And OTC Medications Can Harm Your Teeth
Medications, whether prescribed or over-the-counter, are intended to improve your health and well being. However, at times they end up having adverse side effects on you. Unknown to most people, several prescription and OTC medications can harm your teeth and affect...
Why Does It Hurt When You Bite Down?
Whenever you feel regular pain, it's a sign that something is wrong. Lasting dental pain can be a sign of various ailments which need to be treated. Dental pain can come from many different locations in your mouth. Locating the source of your dental pain will help you...
Welcome to Our Practice
At the Center for Cosmetic Dentistry, our holistic dental treatments are designed to keep your smile healthy and happy! Dr. Mitchell Shapiro and Dr. Michael Palmieri strive to provide the best general, restorative and cosmetic dentistry services in the area.
373 Route 111 Ste 16, Smithtown NY 11787

