Everyday in the United States, thousands and thousands of dollars are being spent on anti-aging products such as moisturizing creams, anti-wrinkle creams, vitamins and herbal supplements. Not to mention the money that is being spend on botox injections and fillers as well as eye lifts, facelifts, etc. The truth is, whether you live in Hollywood,…
In the past, if you had crooked, spaced or misaligned teeth and wanted to improve the appearance of your smile, your options were limited. You could elect to wear traditional metal and wire braces for a year or more, or get porcelain veneers. Traditional metal braces negatively affect your appearance in the short-term and can…
Are you embarrassed of your smile? Do you hide behind your smile and avoid laughing in the presence of others due to a gap in your front teeth or teeth that are chipped, broken, misaligned, too short or discolored? If so, you may want to consider porcelain veneers. Porcelain veneers are extremely thin porcelain shells…
Transforming Your Smile You have thought about braces since you were in junior high school. You would always see other classmates leave class early to head to the orthodontist, and on the next day, new, brightly colored rubber bands would adorn their teeth. Throughout high school, you would see the same people have their braces…
Have you ever heard the expression, “you are what you eat?” While this old saying may not be exactly true, it does bring up a good point: what you eat directly affects your overall health, including your oral health. Improving your diet can help decrease your risk of developing diabetes and cardiovascular disease. It can…
Today, advances in cosmetic dentistry make it possible for virtually everyone to achieve a “Hollywood smile.” Dental practices across the country are offering a wide variety of cosmetic dental procedures including tooth colored fillings and crowns, adult braces, short-term orthodontics, porcelain veneers, bonding, shaping, teeth whitening, cosmetic contouring, Snap-on Smile® and more. There are cosmetic…
Thinking about Cosmetic Dentistry? It has been a long few months. You have been staying at work late each day, trying to get as much done as possible to nail everything down perfectly. As you sit down to start another workday, your boss approaches you. “You have been doing outstanding work. And it has not…
A recent study published in the May/June issue of General Dentistry, a peer-reviewed clinical journal of the Academy of General Dentistry, reported that a significant increase in the consumption of sports and energy drinks, particularly among adolescents, is causing irreversible damage to teeth. The study reports that the high acidity levels in the drinks erode…
If you have noticed that your teeth look longer than they used to appear or if you are experiencing tooth sensitivity, your gums may be receding. Gum recession refers to the process in which the tissues that surround the teeth wear away in the direction of the root. When this happens, it creates pockets or…
Article Title: Use of Lasers by Cosmetic Dentists Article Source: http://worldental.org/teeth/dental-lasers-cosmetic-dentists/7087/ Article Review: You might have heard about lasers in dentistry, but wondered how lasers could be beneficial for your dental health. In this article, the basic concepts of laser dentistry are discussed. Laser dentistry can offer multiple benefits over traditional dental procedures. One of…
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