Soda (particularly colas), wine, tea, coffee, and foods like chocolate can all cause teeth to be become dull and yellow over time. The effects are seldom instantaneous, but occur gradually. Cosmetic tooth whitening is the answer for many people who want to restore the color of their smile. Cosmetic dentists typically offer two types of [...]
Category Archives: Cosmetic Dental Procedures
Enjoy the Gold and Silver of the Holidays – But Not in Your Teeth!
December 18, 2009 – 8:16 am
Gold and silver are two of the holiday’s most popular colors. They glitter over trees, twinkle in lights, dangle from ornaments, and sparkle on displays, cards, and wrapping paper. They are also shared as gifts; silver earrings for her, a gold watch for him… However the last place you want to see gold or silver [...]
The Importance of Tooth Enamel
December 17, 2009 – 8:14 am
Remember being told as a child to not eat candy or sugar because it will rot your teeth? Have you ever stopped to think about what actually happens to your teeth when they begin to decay?
Tooth enamel, which is the hardest and most mineralized material in the body, is normally the visible outer layer of [...]
Your Smile is Too Gummy, it Looks Kinda Crumby
December 16, 2009 – 8:12 am
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]