Have you ever heard the expression “a picture is worth a thousand words?” With the rising popularity of social media and online dating, this has never been truer! In today’s society, most prospective employers, prospective dates, etc. have already viewed a picture of you via a social media site or google before they ever lay…
Most of us are well aware of the negative effects that smoking has on your overall health. However, smoking also has a significant negative impact on your oral health. Besides causing bad breath and tooth discoloration, smoking can also cause more serious oral health problems such as periodontal (gum) disease and oral cancer. Periodontal disease…
If you desire whiter teeth and are planning to use an at-home bleaching system, it is a good idea to first discuss this treatment with your Dentist. The risks associated to tooth whitening include tooth sensitivity and damage to the roots of teeth. Your Dentist may be able to predict whether or not you will…
If you are currently wearing partial dentures to replace missing teeth, you may not be aware of the fact that you are actually losing bone. Partial dentures exert pressure on the gum and bone causing bone loss in the area of the jaw where the dentures rest. This affects the fit of the dentures in…
Are you currently missing teeth or wearing dentures and wondering if you are a candidate for dental implants? Dental implants are a permanent solution for missing teeth that provide for replacement teeth that look, feel and function like natural teeth. Thanks to this revolutionary procedure, many people around the world are once again able to…
If you are an adult who is not happy with the appearance of your smile, it is never too late to improve it. Maybe you needed braces as a child but did not have access to orthodontic care. Perhaps you have chipped a tooth along the way and never took the time to have it…
A full mouth restoration refers to the process of rebuilding or simultaneously restoring all or most of the teeth in both the upper and lower jaws. It typically involves a combination of general or restorative procedures such as fillings, crowns, bridges and veneers. It may also require periodontal treatments to treat the gums as well…
Although the prevalence of partial and total tooth loss among Americans has decreased since 1970, tooth loss is still a problem for many Americans. A full grown adult has thirty-two teeth including four wisdom teeth. Many adults will have their wisdom teeth removed leaving them with twenty-eight teeth. According to the latest (1999-2004) National Health…
Have you ever noticed that almost everyone in Hollywood has a perfect smile? It is rare to see an actor or an actress on television or in the movies who does not have perfect teeth. You can be assured that they were not all born this way! Many actors and actresses choose to improve the…
Scientific research has proven that the better you look, the better others treat you. It is not even a conscious choice by those around you; it is just the way human nature works. Right or wrong, the reality is that attractiveness can determine how other people perceive you and treat you. Your smile and teeth…
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