In a nutshell, a smile makeover refers to a treatment plan that can include any number of cosmetic and restorative dentistry procedures aimed at improving the appearance as well as the performance and health of your smile. Skilled cosmetic dentists take a patient-focused approach to smile design, meaning that a patient’s smile makeover is based […]
Month: September 2015
Makeup Tips for a Whiter Smile
Whether you decide to brighten your dull, yellow teeth with take-home whitening trays or one-visit power whitening, you’ll love the results. Making those results last as long as possible depends on consistent care, like regular brushing and flossing and minimizing contact between your teeth and staining foods and beverages. You can also make your newly […]
3 Tell-Tale Signs of Teeth Grinding
The term “bruxism” might sound unfamiliar, but you’ve probably heard of teeth grinding and jaw clenching, its two most common symptoms. Bruxism is often caused by stress, anxiety, allergies, or TMJ disorder and it can cause serious jaw, neck, and shoulder pain. Treating bruxism could be as simple as obtaining a custom-fitted mouthguard from your […]
3 Life-Changing Benefits of Dental Implants
Dental implants are nothing new. In fact, the first dental implant was placed back in the early 1960s and this method for replacing teeth grew slowly until the 1980s, when they truly gained popular acclaim. In contrast to dental bridges and dentures, dental implants replace the total structure of a missing tooth (or teeth), both […]