How can having a better smile change my life? In our western culture, it is common to see kids with braces, adults whitening their teeth (the most practiced cosmetic dental procedure), veneer procedures increasing in number etc. Why is that? Your smile is one of the first things people notice about you. Humans unconsciously judge…

  CEREC® same day crowns allows our doctors to quickly restore damaged teeth with natural-colored ceramic restorations, saving patients time and inconvenience. CEREC® is the world’s only system for the fabrication of all ceramic dental restorations in one office visit. With CEREC® you can be in and out in a single visit with a permanent,…

If your teeth are less than perfect aesthetically, porcelain veneers may be the ideal dental solution for you. Porcelain veneers are used to correct aesthetic issues such as gaps between teeth; broken, chipped or cracked teeth; unsightly stained or yellowed teeth; and misshapen or crooked teeth. What are Porcelain Veneers? Porcelain veneers are thin shells…

According to the Center for Disease Control, one-fourth of U.S. adults aged 65 or older have lost all of their teeth, primarily due to gum disease and tooth decay. For adults 20 to 64, just under 4 percent* of the population suffers from this devastating condition. Luckily, for patients who are missing all of their…

Nature doesn’t always provide straight teeth but there’s ample evidence that having straight teeth delivers extra benefits to your health and wellbeing. Whether you’re born with straight teeth, or straighten them with orthodontics, read on for reasons why this is a smart idea and a great health investment. Better Bite Straight teeth provide the correct…

From age six to twelve, your kids’ mouths are very busy places.  They will shed twenty baby teeth, which they acquired by age three, enroute to building a finished, full set of 28 adult teeth. Their jawbones and new teeth grow while their baby teeth fall out to make room. It’s a wonderful process to…

You can’t get them to clean their room. How do you make sure your teenager remembers to use their toothbrush? Setting up good dental habits for a lifetime begins in childhood. But this regular task can take a hit during adolescence when rebellion against rules and authority suddenly becomes the norm. Teens question the ‘whys’…

Choosing the right aesthetic dentist to improve your smile cosmetically is a lot like choosing the right dentist in general.  Cosmetic or aesthetic dentistry is an additional specialty that dentists acquire with advanced training. They are already skilled at providing medical dental care, the foundation for a great smile. Their additional cosmetic skills allow aesthetic…

You might be a candidate for cosmetic or aesthetic dental work if you find yourself focusing on other people’s great white smiles. You think how great it would be if your teeth looked that way. Maybe you tend to cover your mouth with your hand when you smile. Or fix your mouth in a certain…

No matter your age, most people find the idea of metal braces unappealing.  Teens especially, so sensitive to fitting in, tend to worry about the social costs of “metal mouth.”  Most adults considering braces think about how braces will look to their employers, co-workers, clients, and romantic partners. Even though traditional braces promise beautiful straight…