Do have one tooth that is a little more square than another? Do you have a rough spot on one of your teeth or a small chip in your tooth? If so, you may be a good candidate for a painless cosmetic dental procedure called enamel shaping. With enamel shaping, dentists use the same tools…
Mercury is a naturally occurring metal that can be mixed with other metals to make amalgam: a popular compound used to make dental fillings. However, Mercury is a know neurotoxin and exposure to Mercury at certain levels has been linked to a number of health problems. As a result, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is…
Each year, many adults throughout the United States decide to straighten their teeth using clear braces. This is not surprising because your smile is extremely important as it affects every social interaction you have with others. Whether it is a date, a job interview, a business meeting, a presentation, or just getting together with friends…
Aging and consuming certain types of foods and beverages can cause mild tooth discoloration that can typically be treated effectively utilizing a take-home whitening kit or with an in-office whitening procedure. However, if you have severe tooth discoloration due to tobacco stains, too much fluoride, genetic causes or tooth trauma, you may need to pursue…
What is the first thing that you notice about a person when you meet them for the first time? For most of us, the answer is their smile. The truth is, your smile makes a big first impression and often a lasting impression on those who you meet. A healthy, bright smile can make a…
Teeth can crack for a variety of reasons. Dental trauma, tooth decay, and biting down on something hard can all cause a tooth to crack. So what happens if you crack one of your teeth? What are the dental treatments that can be used to restore a cracked tooth? There are many. There are several…
What do Michael Strayhan, Madonna, Dennis Leary, David Letterman, Lauren Hutton and Anna Paquin have in common? They all have prominent gaps between their front teeth. For these celebrities, gapped teeth have become part of their persona and as such, they have elected not to fix them. While these celebrities are able to pull off…
Teeth Whitening is now the most requested cosmetic dental treatment. This is not surprising since this single cosmetic dental treatment can dramatically improve your appearance, your self-confidence and even your quality of life. There are a number of reasons why individuals decide to whiten their teeth including the following: to whiten teeth that have become…
Dental bonding is a cosmetic dental procedure that can be used to restore or improve the appearance of a tooth. The procedure involves applying a tooth-colored resin material (made of durable plastic) and then hardening it with a special light to bond the material to the tooth. Dental bonding can be used for a variety…
Are you feeling self conscious about your smile due to missing teeth? Have missing teeth taken the joy out of mealtime for you? Missing teeth can cause you to feel self conscious about your smile and can also make it difficult to chew and speak correctly. But did you know that a missing tooth or…
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