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Veneers: Are They Right For You?
If you are ready to take the next step in significantly improving your smile, porcelain veneers are an excellent option to consider. These custom-made, thin porcelain shells directly attach to your existing tooth surface to hide imperfections such as chips, cracks, stains and minor gaps in your smile as well teeth that are misshapen or…
Professional Teeth Cleaning: Why You Need It
Perhaps you consider yourself as having excellent oral hygiene habits, you brush twice a day for two minutes each day with a fluoride toothpaste and you never miss a day of flossing. Your smile is looking and feeling great – so why do you still need to go to the dentist for a routine cleaning?…
Mistakes to Avoid Cosmetic Dentistry
If you are unhappy with your smile, you’re certainly not stuck with it. Today’s advancements in cosmetic dentistry can transform just about any aspect of your smile. From teeth whitening to full mouth reconstruction, there are a number of procedures to make over your look. Cosmetic dentistry not only requires dental science and technology, but…
Are Bad Teeth Hereditary?
Can you blame your parents for your bad teeth? Yes and No. If you are referring to the cosmetic appearance of your “bad teeth”, such as how crooked, gapped, misshapen or disproportioned they are, then yes. There is a genetic component in how your teeth are formed, just as there are with other traits of…
Technology Improves Invisalign
The clear aligner system of Invisalign has revolutionized the way adults and teens experience orthodontics. Now, you can gain a straighter smile without the hassle and embarrassment of metal brackets and bands. In addition, Invisalign provides the ultimate in convenience, as patients can remove the aligners for eating, drinking and brushing. The latest technology has…
Cavities: What’s Your Risk?
When it comes to tooth decay, we are not all on the same playing field. You may brush and floss just as diligently as your neighbor, yet have a higher threat for cavities. There are several reasons that can make your fight against cavities more challenging. Most causes are within your control, yet there are…
Is Your Sports Drink Sabotaging Your Smile?
Sugars and acid are two things your smile could do without. Unfortunately, your favorite sports drink is likely delivering both. People of all ages consume sports drinks under the assumption that it is overall good for them, hydrating and improving athletic performance. However, what most people do not realize is that sports drinks like Gatorade…
Signs Of A Failing Root Canal
Root canals, although they have a bad reputation, can save your tooth. It is an endodontic procedure that treats severe infection inside the tooth. Root canals are successful more than 85% of the time. However, it is possible to have a failed root canal. Failed root canals occur when all of the tooth’s canals are not…
Healthy Foods That Stain Your Teeth
In your pursuit to maintain a white smile, you probably already know to stay away from coffee, dark-colored sodas, red wine and smoking. But did you know that there are some healthy foods that can battle your tooth whitening efforts too? There are foods that you shouldn’t necessarily avoid since they are good for you,…
The Water Flossing Advantage
Most of us are well aware of the importance of flossing. Yet, according to the American Dental Associates, only half of Americans (49%) say they floss their teeth once a day or more often, and 10% say they never floss. For many patients, using a water flosser has helped bridge the gap between what they…
