So you’re interested in having cosmetic dentistry treatment but aren’t sure where to start. The first step is to locate a cosmetic dentist. LVIsmile.com is an excellent site to find a highly-trained cosmetic dentist in your area. The next step is to go in for a consultation. There the dentist will perform an oral exam, [...]
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The Importance of a Healthy Smile
November 5, 2009 – 4:14 pm
What is the first thing you notice when you meet someone new? The vast majority of people state that a person’s smile is the first characteristic they are drawn to. So realistically, how important is this fact to your life?
Obviously personal relationships are affected by how much a person may like another person’s features. However, [...]
More Than Just Word of Mouth?
November 4, 2009 – 8:18 am
Cosmetic dentistry is becoming more popular than ever. One factor contributing to its rise in popularity can be attributed to the increased ability for people to share information. Internet websites, news articles, and blogs are drawing more and more attention to cosmetic dentistry. People all over are using internet search engines to search for such [...]
Addressing Dental Pain
November 3, 2009 – 11:23 am
While some people may experience minor tooth sensitivity to things like hot or cold foods and drinks, it is not normal to have regular tooth pain. Extreme tooth sensitivity or pain can be an indication that a cavity is present. Seeing a dentist right away for treatment can help prevent cavities from getting worse or [...]
Reconstructive Dentistry
November 2, 2009 – 11:59 am
If you or someone you know has neglected dental health for years and think there is no hope for a perfect smile, think again. The growth and advancement of reconstructive dentistry gives almost anyone the chance for a beautiful smile.
Reconstructive dentistry is any combination of dental procedures conducted on a patient that reconstruct the teeth, [...]
Trick or Treat: A Ghoulish Tale with a Happy Ending
October 30, 2009 – 3:56 pm
With Halloween right around the corner parents everywhere are telling their children “if you eat all that candy your teeth will fall out.” Many adults today heard that same warning from their parents but did not listen and have found that it actually holds some truth. Years of poor eating habits and oral hygiene have [...]
Bright, White Celebrity Smiles
October 29, 2009 – 9:11 am
Have you ever wondered how celebrities get their incredibly perfect white smiles? Flip through any gossip or celebrity news magazine, and you’re bound to see page upon page of white, radiant, perfectly aligned smiles.
There are a couple of reasons for this. Celebrities may have undergone tooth whitening to brighten their teeth. Tooth whitening can [...]
Finding the Right Dentist
October 28, 2009 – 9:02 am
Finding any dentist is easy, but finding the right dentist for you may be more of a challenge. There are actually a few simple tasks that will help you find a dentist that best suits your needs and wants.
First, ask yourself what your needs and wants from your dentist are. Do you seek cosmetic dentistry? [...]
Taking the Guilt Away from Cosmetic Dentistry
October 27, 2009 – 8:28 am
A common struggle people find is the need to balance spending money on what they want and what they need. Everyone feels guilty for buying that expensive outfit instead of saving money for rent. Even worse is the realization that you actually only wear that outfit once a month.
Too often people apply this [...]
Chipped Teeth and Dental Bonding
October 26, 2009 – 9:07 am
If you haven’t already, odds are that at some point in your life you will chip a tooth. Chips can occur from a variety of things. They can be caused by incidents such as biting down on a hard or crunchy piece of food, a bone left in a piece of meat, tooth grinding, or [...]