With the latest advances in cosmetic dental technology and techniques, it is now possible for virtually everyone to have the smile of their dreams: a smile that is healthy, confident and long lasting. However, with all of the cosmetic dental treatments available, how do you determine which solution or combination of solutions is right for…
Are you tired of looking at a mouth full of metal whenever you open your mouth? If you had silver amalgam fillings placed in your mouth to fill cavities and are tired of them, you are not alone. Everyday, individuals all over the country have their old silver amalgam fillings removed and replaced with porcelain…
It is hard to believe that another school year is here…already. Where did the summer go? For many of us, the new school year represents a time to return to our routines. This may include getting a dental checkup. Your dental checkup is a great time to talk to your dentist about cosmetic dental solutions…
For years now, there has been an ongoing debate regarding the safety of amalgam dental fillings. Amalgam fillings contain Mercury, a known neurotoxin. For this reason, many worry that exposure to Mercury vapors emitted from Amalgam fillings could be harmful, particularly to children and pregnant women. In 2009, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released…
Lasers have been used in the field of dentistry since 1994 and their applications continue to expand. As a result, many innovative dental practices throughout the United States are now offering laser dentistry. Currently, dental lasers are being used for the following dental applications: Laser Cavity Detection – dental lasers can be used to detect…
What do Miley Cyrus, Heidi Klum, George Clooney, Tom Cruise, Zac Ephron, Jessica Simpson, Demi Moore, Katie Holmes and Catherine Zeta Jones have in common? Well, besides their fame, great looks, popularity and wealth, theses actors and celebrities have something else in common: they all have porcelain veneers! That’s right, none of these celebrities were…
When we smile, it makes us feel good. Why is this? It is because smiling can boost your mood and your immune system. And guess what, smiling can make others around you feel better too because smiling is contagious. When you smile at someone, chances are they will smile back. Besides, studies have shown that…
Dental amalgam is a mixture of metals consisting of liquid Mercury and a powdered alloy composed of silver, tin and copper that is used to fill cavities caused by tooth decay. It has been used for more than 150 years in hundreds of millions of patients because it is extremely durable and is less expensive…
Teeth whitening is currently the most requested cosmetic dental procedure in the United States. That is because whiter teeth result in a brighter, more beautiful smile. Having your teeth professionally whitened can take years off of your appearance and make your smile appear more healthy and more attractive. There are a variety of foods that…
Porcelain Veneers are an advanced cosmetic dental procedure that can be used to give you a more balanced, brighter and more beautiful smile. They can be used to improve the appearance of teeth that are gapped, unevenly spaced, misaligned, crooked, discolored or otherwise unattractive. The process involves laminating extremely-thin, custom shells made of porcelain to…
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