Turn on the TV, listen to the radio, or look in a magazine. What you will find is advertisement after advertisement about products that give you a beautiful white smile. The proof is in the numbers as Americans spend $1.4 billion every year on teeth whitening products. Americans are constantly looking for effective, long-lasting teeth [...]
Category Archives: Cosmetic Dental Procedures
Smile
February 9, 2010 – 3:51 pm
Smile though your heart is aching;
Smile even though it’s breaking.
When there are clouds in the sky, you’ll get by.
If you smile through your fear and sorrow,
Smile and maybe tomorrow,
You’ll see the sun come shining through for you.
Light up your face with gladness,
Hide every trace of sadness.
Although a tear may be ever so near,
That’s the time [...]
Women and Cosmetic Dentistry
February 5, 2010 – 8:13 am
A 2007 study conducted by the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry found that 67 percent of cosmetic dentistry patients were female. That means two out of every three patients trying to improve their overall dental health and smile are women. What could contribute to this high statistic?
The stereotypical answer would be that women care [...]
Mindful Spending – Cosmetic Dentistry
January 26, 2010 – 3:50 pm
“People seldom notice old clothes if you wear a big smile.”
-Lee Mildon
Even though the economy is supposed to be back on the rise, America as a whole is still in money management mode. We have put aside many of our unnecessary expenses such as extracurricular activities, new clothes, and excessive pampering. We would spend [...]
Childhood Dental Problems: Eddie’s Story
January 15, 2010 – 11:12 pm
When my father’s best friend, Eddie, picked my father and me up to go to the football game on Sunday, I noticed something different when I gave Eddie a hug. He was missing his maxillary right lateral incisor. When I asked him what happened, he replied, “It just fell out when I was brushing my [...]
Bridges and Implants: Fix the Gap, Regain Your Confidence
January 14, 2010 – 11:09 pm
Embarrassed by the gap left from a missing tooth? Do you cover your mouth with your hand when you laugh because you don’t want people to see your smile? When you’re in photos, are you always the person who poses with their mouth closed?
It’s time to take action. Two extremely effective treatments are available from cosmetic [...]
Get a New Smile in Less Time Than You Think
January 8, 2010 – 9:23 am
The new decade is upon us, and we are busier than ever. Work, social life, family, errands, etc. can sometimes take up so much time that you feel there is none left for yourself. It seems hard to get to the doctor for a checkup, let alone find time for a treatment that takes multiple [...]
Laser Dentistry: Shining a Beam on Better Smiles
December 30, 2009 – 10:33 am
Cosmetic dentistry has become more popular over the past decade or so; however, many people still have never heard of laser dentistry. Dental lasers are instruments that are used for a variety of different treatments in dentistry. Lasers are often used for procedures such as teeth whitening, cavity removal, gum reshaping, hardening bonding material, nerve [...]
What Is Teeth Whitening Like?
December 28, 2009 – 10:12 am
Everybody wants whiter teeth. As people age, the color of their teeth can become darker due to food and drink stains, certain antibiotics, tobacco, or too much fluoride. However, many people are afraid to use teeth whitening products because they do not know what the products are made of.
The American Dental Association defines teeth whitening [...]
Crowns Can Fix a Cracked Tooth
December 23, 2009 – 11:02 am
Cracked teeth are nothing to mess around with. If you’ve cracked a tooth, it’s important to see your dentist right away. Many times your tooth can be saved as long as the crack does not extend into the root of the tooth or below the gum line.
Cracked teeth are typically treated with crowns. A [...]