Eating my Grandma Nunu’s chocolate pie this Thanksgiving was not as much fun this year. Grandma Nunu made the crust of her pie extra thick and after one bite my tooth became lodged in the pie instead of remaining in my mouth where it belongs! The pain, embarrassment, and inability to finish my pie were [...]
Monthly Archives: November 2009
How Long Do Cosmetic Dentistry Treatments Last?
November 24, 2009 – 8:35 pm
The amount of time a cosmetic dentistry treatment can last varies by the type of procedure done. The longevity of treatments continues to grow with new advancements in modern dentistry and technology.
Tooth-colored porcelain or composite fillings are estimated to last anywhere from three to ten years, while veneers can last up to ten years and [...]
Natural Looking Teeth with Ease
November 23, 2009 – 8:32 pm
Caries, decay, and external trauma can destroy your teeth. Dentists are able to prevent such destruction and loss of teeth through restorations. Restorations create a healthy tooth using dental restorative material such as gold, silver, composites, porcelain, or a variety of other materials. Many of these materials are not designed to blend in with the [...]
DENTURES
November 20, 2009 – 10:09 am
There is a lot of talk about new and exciting procedures in cosmetic dentistry, taking much of the focus off of more traditional procedures. Dentures are prosthetic devices made to replace missing teeth. Traced all the way back to 700BC, dentures were modernized to be carved from bone or ivory, and finally porcelain.
Dentures are a [...]
A Snapshot of the Perfect Smile with Cosmetic Dentistry
November 19, 2009 – 8:35 am
Digital cameras are everywhere these days. The photo quality of these cameras is excellent, catching every little detail, color, and shade in the pictures they take. If you’ve ever been embarrassed by your smile—whether you have cracked, chipped, crooked, or yellow teeth, now is the time to rejuvenate it. Look your best for every picture [...]
Pimp My Smile: Smile Makeover
November 18, 2009 – 9:40 am
Tired of cruising around with that old embarrassing smile? It is time to go see a cosmetic dentist and let him “Pimp Your Smile!” Reconstructive dentistry represents a one-stop shop where you can completely makeover your smile. Your local cosmetic dentist’s team to help “Pimp Your Smile” consists of:
Invisalign®: Realign that grill! Straighten your crooked [...]
The Benefits of Dental Implants
November 17, 2009 – 9:14 am
Although getting dental implants involves surgery, there are many benefits to going through with it. Missing teeth can cause a person to discomfort while eating, speaking or smiling. A dental implant procedure can prevent this problem. Dental implants are screws that are placed into the jawbone that function as a tooth root. A replacement tooth [...]
My Coworker Has Veneers? No Way!
November 16, 2009 – 11:25 am
Everyone in my department has nice teeth. EVERYONE. That’s why we smile so much even during our busiest of days. What I can’t believe is that a couple of them have veneers on their teeth! Wow! I guess that means that everyone can have a beautiful long-lasting smile without it looking like cosmetic dentistry.
I want [...]
Gain Confidence with Cosmetic Dentistry
November 13, 2009 – 4:27 pm
Have you ever been embarrassed to smile? Maybe your teeth are yellow or a couple of teeth are chipped? Maybe you lack confidence because your teeth are crooked and you never had the chance to have braces as a kid?
Cosmetic dentistry can restore your confidence and make you feel good about smiling again. Treatments [...]
Three Wishes: Find a Dentist
November 12, 2009 – 12:45 pm
In a land filled with jewels and riches, Alan Din had fallen on tough times. He was out of work and was left to search for any job he could find. He met a man named Jeff Favre who promised he had the secret to success as he convinced Alan to take a low-paying job [...]