Have you noticed that your pearly whites are looking less white these days? In fact, have your teeth started to look dingy after one-too-many visits to your local coffee shop or glasses of red wine? If so, have you considered the benefits of seeking professional teeth whitening through a cosmetic dentist? Sure, there are many products available in the drugstore, which claim they can lighten teeth. But if you are looking to create dynamic results, fast, it is worth learning more about what makes professional whitening treatment such an effective way to brighten the smile!
Dental Prosthetics Can Complete Your Smile and Restore Your Confidence
Did you recently lose a tooth due to dental trauma, gum disease, decay or an infection? Whatever the cause of your tooth loss, you may be struggling with a mix of emotions and troubling questions. “How will I smile again? Will I still be able to enjoy my favorite foods? Is there anything that can be done to make my smile look complete?” Fortunately, modern restorative dentistry provides answers to each of those questions. In fact, your dentist can actually help put your mind at ease. That is because modern dental prosthetics provides options for completing each smile, according to every budget and concern. (more…)
Could You Have a Dental Cavity?
Are you suddenly unable to enjoy your nightly dessert because of dental discomfort? Did your last coffee break consist only of a glass of water, because of sensitivity when you try to enjoy hot beverages? If so, you could be struggling with a dental cavity. You are not alone, if you are diagnosed with a cavity. Some studies suggest that nearly 90 percent of the adults in America will struggle with dental decay, like tooth caries, commonly called cavities. Fortunately, dental fillings provide a fast and effective way to treat most cavities, helping to protect a tooth against further erosion, and just as importantly, to restore a patient’s comfort. So if you are concerned that a cavity may have developed, putting a damper in your social life and especially your dessert traditions, it is time to talk to your dentist about how a filling could help! (more…)
Can Your Smile Look Better and Brighter Through Cosmetic Dentistry?
Do you sometimes look at old photographs, and find yourself missing your younger smile? Over time, staining and discoloration can cause teeth to look yellow or even grey, causing your entire smile to look older than it is, and certainly much older than you feel. Fortunately, cosmetic dentistry makes it possible to lighten teeth by several shades, and to hide noticeable wear, as well, leaving you with a younger-looking smile that can once again inspire confidence, instead of cosmetic concern. From whitening treatment to veneers, and many options in between, there are several ways a cosmetic dentist can help rejuvenate your smile! (more…)
Achieve a Great Smile with Porcelain Veneers
Do you ever look in the mirror, and find yourself longing for a different smile, or at least a better-looking one? If noticeable imperfections have long caused you to feel insecure when showing your teeth, you may have already considered cosmetic dentistry. What has stopped you in the past, though? Many people hesitate when considering cosmetic dental treatment, because they don’t know how effectively it can help, or how long they’ll be able to enjoy the results. If you want a better-looking smile, now is the time to talk to your dentist about the effective and durable way porcelain veneers can help give you a smile you’ll be proud to see when you look in the mirror, and even more delighted to show off! (more…)
What Do Your Kids’ Smiles Need?
Now that your kids are home for summer break, do you find yourself struggling to fill their time with healthy and educational activities? It’s easy to resort to trips to the ice cream store, when you are desperately trying to keep kids happy and busy. Many parents are also perplexed by how much more difficult it can be to enforce a daily routine, when kids no longer have to get up early each morning for school. Unfortunately, this can lead to lax dental hygiene over the summer, which could jeopardize kids’ smiles. So this year, shirk the tempting tradition of taking a vacation from good oral care, and instead take advantage of summer break s a great opportunity to do even more to care for your kids’ smiles! (more…)
What Does Your Smile Need to Be Restored?
Have you noticed sensitivity or even discomfort, lately, when trying to enjoy a meal or even a beverage? Were you recently involved in an accident that left one or several of your teeth chipped, cracked, or even missing? Did your last visit to the dentist involve the diagnosis of a cavity or even an infection? If you answered yes to any of these questions, your smile is likely in need of restorative dentistry. Fortunately, what you may not realize is that a dentist can help improve the feel, function and even the look of your smile. So if you suspect there is a dental problem affecting your oral health, or if you have already been told you need restorative treatment, now is a great time to talk with your dentist about the effective and even beautiful ways that treatment could help your smile! (more…)
3 Tips for Keeping Your Smile Healthy This Summer
Are you worried about developing cavities this summer? Have you become scared that all those extra ice cream sundaes and sno cones are going to leave you with not-so-sweet repercussions? Your smile will face a lot of potential threats over the hot summer months. Fortunately, armed with some helpful tips from your preventive dentist, you can help ensure your smile stays healthy now and for many years to come. (more…)
Could Cosmetic Dentistry Give You Something to Smile About?
Are you concerned about the way your smile looks? Do noticeable imperfections make you feel insecure about showing your teeth when talking with friends, or having your photo taken? Few physical traits have a faster or longer-lasting impact on the people you meet than your smile. So if you want to make sure yours is one for which you can feel proud, and enjoy showing off, it is time to talk with your cosmetic dentist about the many treatments that can be used to ensure your smile looks its absolute best! (more…)
When A Tooth Extraction Makes Sense
The philosophy of modern dentistry is to maintain and retain as much of your natural healthy teeth, and tooth structure as possible in all cases. Therefore, minimally invasive procedures have been and are continuing to be developed with the goal to save your teeth and as much of your remaining healthy tooth structure when deciding upon treatment. There was a time when pulling your tooth would be the only option, even if you only had a toothache. Of course, that was centuries ago. Today there are a variety of options to keep your teeth healthy and avoid extraction. However, there are still certain reasons when a tooth extraction makes sense.
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