Posted in Composite Resin Fillings, Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Crowns on Dec 21st, 2011
Have you ever been right in the middle of smiling, only to stop yourself because you were embarrassed about your teeth. A lot of people have silver colored fillings, which are also known as “amalgam” fillings. These fillings stand out against the white color of your teeth, especially if you have a lot of the [...]
Posted in Broken and Missing Teeth, Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Crowns, Dental Implants, Porcelain Veneers on Nov 22nd, 2011
Having broken and missing teeth can pose a lot of problems. Not only can it be embarrassing but it can also lead to health problems as well. It is important to get this problem fixed as soon as possible. Not only will you look and feel better about yourself, but your mouth will be much [...]
Posted in Cosmetic Dentist, Cosmetic Dentistry, Invisalign on Oct 19th, 2011
For many people, a fear of traditional braces can be a barrier to straight teeth. Metal braces are usually worn by children, so older teens may feel that a mouth full of metal will make them look younger than they are. Adults who need to have their teeth straightened worry that metal braces will make [...]
Posted in Cosmetic Dentist, Cosmetic Dentistry, Restorative Dentistry, Tek Scan, Tekscan Technology on Sep 20th, 2011
Tek scans, also known as T-scan, are making dentists more comfortable with their patients’ mouths. The T-scan is a sensor that is shaped like a ‘U’ and is inserted into a patient’s mouth. Once inserted, the patient bites down on the sensor, which then measures the force of the patients bite. The sensor also measures [...]
Posted in Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Crowns, Dental Implants, Invisalign, Teeth Whitening on Sep 13th, 2011
Cosmetic dentistry includes general dentistry with an artistic twist. It has all of the functional necessities for effective tooth treatment and repair with the added factor of making the dental work look as attractive as possible. The cosmetic dentist uses special materials along with composite and ceramic technology to achieve beautiful results while maintaining the [...]
Posted in Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Crowns, Restorative Dentistry on Aug 23rd, 2011
A dental crown is a cap that fits over a tooth to increase its size or improve on its shape. Crowns also strengthen a tooth and give it a better overall appearance. They are used when a tooth has weakened, broken or has a large filling, to cover implants and to hold a bridge together. [...]
Posted in Cosmetic Dentist, Cosmetic Dentistry, Porcelain Veneers on Jul 26th, 2011
Are you self-conscious about stained teeth, gaps, uneven teeth or chips? Porcelain veneers can help give you confidence when you smile and speak. Porcelain veneers can improve the entire appearance of your teeth; teeth can look whiter, straighter, larger, or smaller. A veneer, in general, is a thin layer of restorative material that is placed [...]
Posted in Cosmetic Dentist, Cosmetic Dentistry, Teeth Whitening on Jul 6th, 2011
As you age, the color of your teeth naturally become darker, and this can be affected even further by staining from food, tobacco, caffeinated beverages and more. The result can be discolored teeth that make you feel embarrassed to give a full smile, but the good news is that natural teeth color can be restored [...]
Posted in Cosmetic Dentist, Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Implants, Uncategorized on Jun 27th, 2011
If you have ever broken or lost an adult tooth, you know that it can be difficult to keep smiling. Luckily, dental implants can do more than just give you back your smile. They can increase your quality of life, because missing teeth may prevent you from doing things you could have done before. With [...]
Posted in Cosmetic Dentist, Cosmetic Dentistry, Invisalign, Uncategorized on May 20th, 2011
In days gone by, three of the most dreaded words a patient could hear from their dentist were “you need braces”. This reaction was understandble, since having your teeth straightened usually meant at least two years of wearing a mouth full of metal and being subjected to regular tightening of that metal. Thankfully, dental techniques [...]