If you think whitening is the only cosmetic treatment you can afford then think again. Believe it or not, there are other quick and easy ways to improve your smile even if you have physical defects. There is no need to go all out and have a complete smile makeover if you don’t have the time or money. A few touch-ups here and there can have a major affect. Dental bonding is one of those treatments. Take our true or false quiz below to find out if dental bonding is for you.
Are At-Home Whitening Systems Safe?
White teeth are all the rage, but it is not just a fad. A white smile can go a long way. There has been research indicating the many benefits of smiling, and the many benefits of an esthetic smile. Some of those benefits include being happier, more successful, and having more opportunities in your social life, love life, and professional life. That alone is worth whitening your teeth for. But if you choose not to have your teeth whitened professionally, are at-home whitening systems safe?
Interesting Facts About Chewing Gum
Eliminating bad habits that can harm your dental health is a great first step in restoring your smile’s youthful appearance. You have probably heard that chewing on any food which is sticky, or takes a while to chew is generally bad for your teeth. In the case of sugar-free chewing gum, this is actually not true due to a common sugar substitute called “Xylitol”. There are several benefits to chewing sugar-free gum, and it may actually help prevent cavities and other oral diseases. (more…)
What To Expect: Receiving Porcelain Veneers
Patients who have long lamented the appearance of their smiles will find that porcelain veneers address a wide variety of esthetic imperfections. Don’t like the uneven staining on your teeth or feel embarrassed by minor chips and cracks? Veneers will cover them. Wish you could find a way to fill spaces between teeth and customize the shape and size of your teeth? Veneers will do that, too. Wish you could address all of the above with a single treatment? Well, you get the idea. This cosmetic solution offers exceptional improvements for what becomes a true smile transformation. However, as excited as you may be feeling about the benefits you may feel equally curious about what to expect from treatment. Set your mind at ease by learning more about the process:
Addressing Jaw Discomfort TMJ Treatment
Do you suffer from jaw discomfort and other problems commonly associated with TMJ disorder (TMD)? If you’re not quite sure, here’s a rundown: Your TMJs are your temporomandibular joints – or your jaw joints. You have one located on each side of your head. It provides your lower jaw the connection to the rest of your cranium and also provides the ability for it to move. When these joints fail to function properly, you suffer from TMD. This may bring with it a lot of frustrating symptoms like popping, soreness, radiating discomfort, and difficulty chewing comfortably. Fortunately, we offer a variety of TMJ treatment options to alleviate your discomfort, while steering you back toward comfort and oral health, including:
How Invisalign May Work For You
You may have some idea of what to expect from Invisalign treatment. For instance, you may know that it does not rely on the use of brackets and wires like traditional braces. However, we often find that patients’ knowledge about this orthodontic treatment tends to stop there. Fortunately, Invisalign can offer patients a long list of exceptional assistance for a variety of concerns. True, it is wonderful for guiding you toward a cosmetically improved smile, which is a very important aspect of your daily life. Wondering what else it may do? Find out more:
Dental Implants: The Essentials
Do you have open spaces in your smile? If so, you are likely all too familiar with the myriad of uncomfortable and frustrating side effects that accompany tooth loss. For this reason alone, seeking an option to restore your smile is extremely important. Dealing with daily trouble with chewing and speaking does not make for a wonderful quality of life or a happy existence. For patients seeking a tooth replacement solution that offers lasting, unsurpassable stability, we suggest the incredible benefits of dental implants. Like what you are hearing but you are quite unfamiliar with implants? Learn the essential information with the following:
Exceptional Benefits of Metal-Free Fillings
You may feel disappointed when you find out you have a cavity, particularly if you assume you will receive a metal filling. Composed of mixed metals, including mercury, these restorations remove the decay and repair your tooth but they come with a variety of potentially unsavory side effects. To ensure you enjoy a return to good oral health, a lasting repair for your tooth, and an appearance you can continue to feel proud of even after tooth decay, we offer tooth-colored fillings. Not sure what this means or what to expect? Learn more:
Why You Need A Crown
When you hear the term “crown” you can probably conjure up an image in your mind. If you’ve got the right idea, you are seeing a hollow artificial tooth – sometimes referred to as a cap – that will fit over your natural tooth. While you may have a notion that we place these prosthetics permanently over teeth, you may not quite know why we have suggested one for you or why you may ever need this treatment. Rather than remaining curious, learn more about how dental crowns can improve your oral health with the following information:
Dental Bridges: Fast Facts
Have you been trying to become accustomed to having an open space in your mouth after tooth loss but you just don’t feel comfortable? Are you disappointed in your appearance, causing you to back out of social engagements or to feel embarrassed to speak with others? Whatever the emotional toll tooth loss has taken, it can negatively affect your daily comfort and oral health, as well. Rather than trying to rationalize living with a gap in your smile, we encourage you to learn more about the benefits of dental bridges. For patients missing one tooth or up to three teeth in a row, this prosthetic may offer the improved daily qualify of life you have been hoping to achieve. Learn more with the following:
