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 […]
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 […]
Do You Have Bruxism?
If you have a sore jaw or your teeth ache, then you may be grinding your teeth. Also known as bruxism, this oral health issue can have serious consequences for your smile. Do you have bruxism? Do you need treatment to protect your smile from the pressures of teeth grinding? […]
Are Metal Dental Fillings Dangerous?
The earliest dental fillings, which were found in modern-day Slovenia, were made of beeswax and date back approximately 6500 years. In the early 19th century, British dentists developed an amalgam specifically for the repair of damaged teeth. American dentists were using amalgam fillings, which were made from a mixture of silver, mercury, and other metals, […]
Basic Dental Hygiene: A Guide
Culturally, we associate toothlessness with old age and a huge swath of the American population still believes that tooth loss is an inevitable part of growing older. That couldn’t be further from the truth and today’s dentists are working hard to let their patients know that with a little care and the right lifestyle, there’s […]
Cosmetic Dentistry Quick Guide
Have you ever assumed dental care could take care of your oral health but that when it comes to the beauty of your smile, you just have to accept what you’re born with? Fortunately, cosmetic dentistry provides you with a variety of solutions for making improvements to minor damage or the aspects of your smile […]
Your Concerns About Bonding
How much do you know about dental bonding? If you have been studying up on this cosmetic treatment that can address minor esthetic imperfections with your smile, you know that the treatment is quite simple and comfortable to apply. You have probably also come to find out that it’s an additive treatment in which we […]
Porcelain Veneer Placement: What To Expect
Choosing porcelain veneers to achieve a beautifully transformed smile is something that can truly improve your confidence. Veneers provide a varied, comprehensive offering of advantages, as well as long-term wear. However, just because you have settled on the cosmetic choice best suited to your needs does not mean you’re quite sure what to expect. We […]
