To many patients, losing one or more teeth is the worst thing that can happen to their smiles. However, depending on how well they replace the lost teeth, it may just be the beginning of more serious underlying issues. For instance, losing the roots of your teeth can have an…
Wishing for a more attractive and youthful smile is common, but that desire often comes with a wish to improve the rest of your facial appearance, as well. In some cases, the appropriate answer is a safe, customized facial rejuvenation procedures, such as Botox or Rejuvapen™, to smooth or prevent…
Gum contouring is cosmetic dentistry’s answer to correcting the appearance of a gummy smile. By carefully and artistically trimming excessive gum tissues, your dentist can significantly improve your smile’s appearance as well as other aspects of your oral health. Today, we examine how gum contouring actually works, and why using…
While you can successfully prevent most common issues from threatening your smile, there are some things you may still have to deal with from time to time. For instance, even when your teeth are healthy and free of decay, they can still become stained and dull over time compared to…
Not everyone has to deal with crooked teeth, but for those that do, the problem is often more complex than just the alignment of their teeth. For instance, adults who work in fields where their appearance is important or who simply wish to avoid the inconvenience of braces may hesitate…
In most cases, faster doesn’t mean better, especially when it comes to something as precise as improving your smile’s appearance. However, fast and excellent aren’t mutually exclusive. For instance, with porcelain veneers, your dentist can transform your smile with incredibly lifelike results, yet keep your treatment limited to a single…
Toothaches are a fact of life that almost everyone deals with at least once in their lives. In most cases, the ache is little more than an annoying sense of sensitivity, though in many others, it can be so severe as to prevent you from doing anything else throughout the…
Some problems with your dental health are obvious. For example, if your tooth hurts, then there’s likely something wrong with it. However, exactly what that trouble is and how you should address it isn’t as obvious. In fact, you won’t know for sure until you visit your dentist for a…
Tooth loss can often seem like it’s bound to happen, but like most dental issues, it can actually be prevented. In fact, thanks to advanced dental health care and treatments, many patients successfully avoid tooth loss altogether, preserving their healthy, natural teeth for life. For patients who avoid losing teeth,…
As they’re name suggests, mercury-free fillings don’t contain mercury or any other traces of metal, which makes them safer for a wider variety of patients. Yet, the absence of mercury isn’t the only benefit that they provide. Made from a highly customizable, biocompatible composite resin, the fillings are also designed…
