Visualize someone with a beautiful smile. Describe what you see. You likely noted their white, straight, perfect teeth. What you might have overlooked was the part of the smile that holds it all together – the gums! Gums can turn a good smile into a bad one if they form an asymmetrical gum line or [...]
Monthly Archives: December 2009
Be Kind to Your Teeth During the Holidays
December 15, 2009 – 8:10 am
The holidays are a time for happiness, togetherness, and celebration. And with each of those things comes the natural desire for people to cook and share meals. Holiday sweets and treats abound, making the holidays a less than ideal time for your teeth.
Sugar-filled goodies can wreak havoc on your teeth, fueling decay and causing cavities. [...]
Shape Your Smile with Tooth Contouring
December 14, 2009 – 8:10 am
All teeth were not created equal. Teeth come in all shapes and sizes, and despite our best efforts they can appear abnormal and unattractive. Improper care and accidents can create issues such as chipped or cracked teeth in addition to developmental issues such as crooked or overlapping teeth. Fortunately through dental contouring there is often [...]
How Important are Healthy Teeth?
December 4, 2009 – 8:22 am
People often hear or see advertisements about cosmetic dentistry, but how important really is having a healthy, attractive smile?
Let us consider all of the first impressions you make in your lifetime. Job interviews, friendships, relationships, “meeting the parents,” face-to-face sales – the list could go on and on.
Unlike many television, radio, or print advertisements, those [...]
Are Cosmetic Dentistry Procedures Painful?
December 3, 2009 – 3:41 pm
Modern medicine enables cosmetic dentists to provide treatment that is virtually pain-free. Special topical numbing gels and injections ensure that veneers, crowns, implants, bonding, bridges, and fillings can all be completed comfortably and without pain.
Patients can also ask their dentist about whether or not they offer sedation dentistry treatment, which can help a patient relax [...]
The Hidden Economics of Your Smile
December 2, 2009 – 9:29 am
In economics, the term “positive externality” refers to the positive and indirect impact resulting from a transaction. For example, a beekeeper houses bees for their honey. As an indirect benefit, the bees pollinate surrounding crops, thus adding to their value. Similar value is found in a smile. When one gets reconstructive dentistry completed to benefit [...]
Crowns for Cracked Teeth
December 1, 2009 – 3:40 pm
A cracked tooth is no joke. If not treated right away, a person runs the risk of losing their tooth altogether. However, many cracked teeth can be fixed with a crown. The cracked tooth is prepped and shaved down to a smaller size. Then a crown, acting like a “cap,” is placed over the tooth. [...]