Did you spend your teen years feeling insecure about your misaligned teeth, and your twenties too embarrassed at the idea of being an adult in braces to do anything about it? What about now? Do you love the idea of finally addressing the imperfections in your teeth that have long caused you to want to hide your smile, but fear spending years in cumbersome and noticeable metal braces? The good news is that clear braces, like Invisalign treatment, make it possible to address alignment problems without resorting to traditional orthodontia. That means you could actually feel confident while straightening your smile! (more…)
Enjoy a Healthy Holiday with Dentist-Approved Treats!
Santa may soon be stopping by your house, but chances are you still have a few gifts to grab yourself. In your rush to stuff stockings and grab last-minute gifts, you might be tempted to reach for sugary treats like candies and chocolates. There are some compelling reasons to opt for preventive dentist-approved treats, instead, though, particularly if you want to spend 2017 enjoying great oral health! Best of all, you can still elicit smiles from your loved ones, without giving them sugar-filled treats that could lead to cavities and other dental problems. (more…)
Want to Start 2017 with a Spectacular Smile? A Dental Implant Could Help
Have you spent several weeks, months, or even years, struggling with the insecurity that comes from having an incomplete smile? Missing teeth can cause a host of issues, both functional and cosmetic in nature. For instance, it can be difficult to chew comfortably and confidently when one or several teeth are missing. This can lead to problems struggling to get proper nutrition, and also embarrassment and frustration, particularly during meals. There are also obvious esthetic issues, when teeth near the front of the smile are noticeably missing. Fortunately, dental implants can help to restore and complete smiles in effective and long-lasting ways. (more…)
Do You Want a Whiter Smile This Christmas?
When you think about what you really want this holiday season, is a brighter and whiter smile at the top of your list? If so, why are you waiting to see what Santa brings you on Christmas morning, instead of calling your cosmetic dentist about how professional treatment could help you achieve a dazzling smile this holiday season? From teeth whitening to veneers, there are a number of ways a dentist could help brighten your smile. And a brighter smile is certainly a gift that will keep on giving. (more…)
Do You Have Dental Benefits That Need to Be Used?
Now that Thanksgiving is over, and the Christmas season is quickly approaching, you may already be looking forward to the start of a new year. Before January arrives though, have you considered that you might have dental care or general healthcare benefits that could expire soon? Many people invest in health savings account, and similar programs, often without realizing that the money may go away at the end of the calendar year, if unused. So, before December draws to a festive close, why not check to see if you have funds set aside, or dental benefits that have gone unused? These funds could cover the cost of essential preventive care, like checkups and cleanings, or even restorative treatment you might have postponed during the course of a busy year. (more…)
Need a Dental Prostheses? Which Is Right for You?
Do you have an extraction scheduled soon? Or, have you lost a tooth recently? An incomplete smile can cause a great deal of insecurity. Unfortunately, even a single lost tooth can also make life more complicated. From negatively affecting one’s ability to chew comfortably and confidently, to potentially impacting the alignment of remaining teeth, the loss of a tooth can impact many aspects of one’s oral health. Fortunately, dental prostheses like dentures, dental bridges and dental implants, make it possible to do more than recover from tooth loss. They can help patients smile, chew, and speak confidently and comfortably, knowing their smiles look as good as new, and sometimes even better! (more…)
Does Your Smile Need a Dental Checkup This Winter?
You likely already know about the importance of regular dental care, including professional checkups and cleanings. That said, have you considered making an appointment for your next visit before the end of 2016? While the holiday season can be incredibly busy, in many cases it is actually a great time to schedule dental appointments, particularly for those patients with unused benefits, many of which expire at the end of each calendar year. So, while a dental visit may not have been at the top of your November or December to-do list initially, your smile and your wallet could potentially benefit from a checkup, cleaning or even a restorative appointment sometime in the next few weeks. (more…)
Could You Eat Your Way to Better Oral Health?
Have you committed to taking better care of your smile, this year? After all, it is one of your most important physical attributes! If so, you may have already added flossing to your daily routine, and visited the dentist for an overdue preventive cleaning. These are great steps in protecting one’s smile against threats like cavities and even gingivitis. But have you taken a look at what you are eating and drinking on a regular basis, and considered how that could be impacting your oral health? Your diet plays a major role in your overall wellbeing, and especially your oral health. So if you really want to make sure your teeth and gums stay healthy, it is important to be giving them the nutrients they need, and avoiding the stuff they don’t. (more…)
Does Your Smile Need a Cosmetic Update?
Have you grown embarrassed by the look of your smile? In fact, are you worried about the upcoming holiday season, because you know your smile isn’t ready for the real-live face time you will soon be sharing with those you love, much less the selfies that will be posted all over social media? If so, now is a great time to explore the many ways a cosmetic dentist could help ensure your smile is beautiful just in time for the festive holiday season. (more…)
Could a Dental Implant Be What Your Smile Really Needs?
Have you felt embarrassed or even frustrated, since you lost a tooth? Adult tooth loss often elicits very different feelings than those experienced by children, when they first lose their baby teeth. Sadly, along with the many emotions experienced, adults often find themselves asking troubling questions, such as, “How will my smile function now that it is incomplete? Will it every look the same again? Is it going to hurt to eat?” Fortunately, modern prosthetic dentistry, like dental implants, makes it possible to help address tooth loss in comfortable and confidence-inducing ways. (more…)
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