When people go to search for a cosmetic dentist online or conduct research on cosmetic dentistry, a wide variety of search terms and keywords are used. For example, some people may use search terms such as “cosmetic dental makeover,” “find a cosmetic dentist,” “cosmetic dentistry costs,” “cosmetic dental treatment,” and “top cosmetic dentists.” Other people [...]
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Does Insurance Pay for Cosmetic Dentistry?
February 23, 2010 – 10:16 am
I had always heard that cosmetic dentistry was an expensive elective procedure not covered by insurance. After talking to my local cosmetic dentist I discovered not only the variety of available procedures but that many of them may be covered by insurance. I learned that braces and other straightening procedures are covered by many dental [...]
What is Endodontics?
February 12, 2010 – 4:00 pm
While at the dentist, you may have overheard your dentist speaking with his/her team about endodontics and wondered what it was. You may be surprised that you already know what it is, just by another name.
Endodontics is the technical term for root canal treatment. A root canal deals with the pulp or nerve inside your [...]
Pete’s Office Smiles Tip # 1
February 11, 2010 – 3:57 pm
As the saying goes, “A smile is a present that can be shared every day.” When work is stressful and busy a smile and some kind words can ease the tension and make everything better. For your office’s smiling pleasure I present Pete’s Office Smiles Tip # 1:
Find a coworker and tell them something that [...]
10 Reasons to Smile
February 10, 2010 – 3:54 pm
According to Mark Stibich, Ph.D., on Longevity.About.com the Top 10 Reasons to Smile are:
1. Smiling makes us attractive
2. Smiling changes our mood
3. Smiling is contagious
4. Smiling relieves stress
5. Smiling boosts your immune system
6. Smiling lowers your blood pressure
7. Smiling releases endorphins, natural pain killers, and serotonin
8. Smiling lifts the face and makes you look younger
9. [...]
The Drawbacks of Different Types of Dental Crowns
February 3, 2010 – 8:06 am
There are several different types of dental crowns available including all-metal, porcelain-fused-to-metal, all-resin, and all-ceramic. While all-metal crowns are strong, they are dark and noticeable and only practical for back molars.
When a dental crown is needed for a front tooth, porcelain (or another ceramic material) is now most commonly used. Porcelain-fused [...]
Crowns Can Fix Cracked Teeth – Ask Your Cosmetic Dentist!
January 11, 2010 – 11:02 pm
Many things can cause a tooth to crack, such as jaw clenching and grinding, poor bite occlusion, hard foods like candy and ice, as well as hard fruit pits or seeds. Thankfully, cracked teeth don’t always have to be pulled anymore. Many times a cracked tooth can be saved with the use of a dental [...]
Cosmetic Dentists to the Stars
January 7, 2010 – 9:20 am
You know the actresses who are always gracing the covers of elite fashion magazines? The ones who walk the red carpet decked in beautiful, sweeping gowns and haute couture—their smiles bright, white, and sparkling.
Here’s a little secret: Most of them have had cosmetic dentistry. No ones teeth are ever a pure shade of white [...]
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 [...]
Help! I Lost a Tooth!
November 30, 2009 – 4:26 pm
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 [...]