It has now been 150 years since the first dental license was issued to Sir John Tomes. Manhattan dental patients should be grateful for the advances made in dentistry during the past 150 years. There was a time when Manhattan blacksmiths and wig makers would also extract teeth with forceps to make a little extra money….
At Marc J. Beshar, DMD, our Midtown area patients are treated like family. I am Dr. Marc Beshar and my relationship with my clients is paramount. You know what puts a smile on my face? When I use advanced cosmetic dentistry to create a dazzling smile makeover for one of my patients. If you are…
Dental crowns have been used in dentistry for over 2000 years. There is evidence that the Etruscans experimented with crowns on teeth using ivory and bone as early as 700 B.C. By 200 A.D., they began using gold crowns to construct artificial teeth. Ancient Egyptians fashioned tooth replacements out of seashells and then hammered them…
Are you a Midtown adult who suffers with chronic headaches? Have you tried Imitrex, diet adjustments, and chiropractic treatment? Perhaps the cause is not stress-induced tension, spine alignment or eyestrain. Maybe the culprit is right under your nose. Bite misalignment or malocclusion is a common Midtown problem that often goes undetected. Nature intended the front teeth…
Most NYC residents have plenty of things to smile about. However, there are some NYC folks who avoid smiling at all costs. Are you one of those people who cover their mouth when they laugh? Do you keep your mouth closed when someone takes a picture of you? Have you been hiding unsightly teeth for…
I am glad you found our blog! I’m Dr. Marc Beshar of Marc J. Beshar, DMD, a full-service dental practice in Manhattan. I am a proud member of The Kois Center and the American Dental Association. My profession is dentistry, but my passion is providing superior and affordable dental care for my Manhattan area clients. I began…
Sometimes we research our NYC mechanic or hairdresser more thoroughly than our NYC dental professional. Shouldn’t your dental care be far more important than the condition of your car or the style of your hair? At Marc J. Beshar, DMD, we love to answer questions about your teeth. You should be asking your New York…
Are you one of the many NYC men and women who has had a tooth extracted? If the tooth had been bothering you, it may have been a relief. Unless, of course, the tooth was in the front of your mouth and now the gaping hole shows every time you smile. Ignoring it is impossible…
Cosmetic dentistry has really taken off lately, and many of our NYC patients are asking us how it might work for them. When you ask a dentist about cosmetic dentistry, you’ll get good advice because your dentist is here to help, experienced, and familiar with the pros and cons of various dental procedures. If you live…
Here at Marc J. Beshar, DMD, our mission is making the smiles of all NYC residents white and bright. My name is Dr. Marc Beshar and today we are going to talk about ways to enhance your beautiful smile. Maybe as a self-conscious NYC teen you were prescribed tetracycline to combat acne, but have now been…
