Three little letters can cause a whole lot of problems. TMJ, or temporomandibular joint, is the jaw hinge, the area where your upper and lower jaws meet. It is one of the most heavily used joints in the body, performing thousands of operations a day while you talk, chew gum, eat, or yawn. When it’s…

In the old days when you needed a crown, it meant two dental appointments and a lengthy period in a temporary crown, which were often ill-fitting and distracting.  You’d need two days off work for appointments, and if you happened to lose the temporary crown, uh-oh. You’d need to schedule a third appointment to get…

I was listening to the news the other day and heard a report that according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, chin implants are the fastest-growing plastic surgery trend among men and women nationwide, with a reported whopping 71% increase between 2010 and 2011.  Presumably because more people are seeing themselves webcams and don’t…

You may think we dentists only care about our patients’ teeth and gums. Believe me; that’s only the beginning of our concern for you. travel destinations . Click here to read more. Natural Antioxidants Antioxidants occur naturally in saliva, and they serve as a defense against bacteria and the over-production of violent sulfur compounds (VSC),…

Q. What is cosmetic dentistry? A. Cosmetic Dentistry describes any dental procedure designed to improve your overall dental esthetics and smile. It can be in the form of cosmetic dental bonding, porcelain veneers, all-ceramic crowns or even dental implants with porcelain crowns over them. There are numerous options and the pros and cons should be…

Dr.Gary E. Alhadef is a dentist and who has answered some of the common questions that Bizymoms visitors have about invisalign. Q. What is an invisalign? A. Invisalign is often called “invisible braces.” By wearing a series of clear plastic aligners we can quickly straighten your teeth without wearing unsightly metal bands and brackets. Q.…

Cosmetic Dentist, Dr. Gary E. Alhadef has been hand selected to help Top 3 Dentists to continue to be the best source of dental information The Advisory Board of Top 3 Dentists is a network of highly trained and well respected dentists who have agreed to give Top 3 Dentists essential help on a constant…

As seen on the Friday, October 1st broadcast of “The Dr. Oz Show”, the VELscope system, a technology utilized by top dentist Dr. Gary E. Alhadef, is an outstanding means of oral cancer detection. The show’s theme, entitled, “A Trip to the Dentist Could Save Your Life,” is indicative of the powerful potential that dentistry…

Many of us have received amalgam (silver) fillings, but Dr. Alhadef’s cosmetic dentistry practice has made noticeable metal fillings a thing of the past. Aside from creating a more appealing smile visually, metal-free fillings may also be better for your health. Despite warnings and scientific proof that metal-free fillings are a better choice than metal…

Dental care has made vast improvements during our lifetime, yet millions of Americans experience tooth loss because of injury, gum disease and tooth decay. For several years, the only way to replace a missing tooth was with dentures or a dental bridge. However many cosmetic dentists like Dr. Gary Alhadef now offer dental implants. What…