Famous Smiles: Celebrities with Porcelain Veneers
If you’ve ever admired the beautiful smiles of celebrities and wonder how they were so fortunate to have such perfect-looking teeth, we have a secret to share with you: the vast majority of those perfect-looking smiles weren’t so perfect to begin with. In fact, many celebrities have undergone a cosmetic dental procedure to have porcelain […]
Five Reasons to Invest in a Smile Makeover
If you’re looking for an excellent way to improve the quality of your life, there’s no better place to start than with your smile! In fact, the benefits you’ll enjoy from having a more attractive smile go far beyond just your appearance alone. That’s why so many dentists now offer smile makeover services. A smile […]
The Benefits of Modern Dentures
Dentures, in one form or another, have been around for centuries. After all, everybody needs their teeth. Without them, chewing food is impossible and speaking is a real challenge. So it makes sense that people have been creatively designing ways to replace missing teeth throughout history. Fortunately, modern dentures are much more advanced than those […]
Common Reasons for Tooth Extractions
Given the choice between saving a tooth and having a tooth pulled, virtually all dentists and patients alike would prefer to save the tooth. But there are certain situations in which tooth extraction is the best option. What follows are some of the most common reasons why a tooth is pulled: Extensive decay – If […]
Who Are Good Dental Implant Candidates?
One of the most remarkable advancements in dental technology over the past few years are dental implants. Designed to either replace missing teeth or act as anchors for partial or complete sets of dentures, implants look exactly like natural teeth and they are extremely strong and durable – often lasting patients for an entire lifetime. […]
How a Low Carb Diet Affects Oral Health
Over the past few years, low carb diets have become increasingly popular in the US. Many people find that this method of eating allows them to maintain a healthy weight and still enjoy many of their favorite foods without the hassle of calorie counting. The Paleo diet, for example, is based on consuming lean meats, […]
Effective Treatments for Advanced Gum Disease
Unfortunately, gum disease is an all-too-common problem for adults in the US and around the world. Just as is the case with other diseases, there are different stages of gum disease. The early stage, also known as gingivitis, is typically indicated by gum tissue that is swollen and red, and gums that bleed easily after […]
New Year Resolutions for Better Oral Health
It’s hard to believe, but it’s true – New Year’s is just around the corner. If you’re trying to decide what resolutions you’ll make for the upcoming 12 months, why not make them not only attainable, but healthy as well! For many people, it’s easy to skip brushing your teeth or put off going to […]
Holiday Tips for Denture Wearers
Most of us look forward to all the delicious food that seems to be everywhere during the holiday season: cookies, pies, hard candy, turkey, ham, green bean casserole, yams, etc. The list is almost endless. But if you’re a denture wearer, you need to exercise some caution when it comes to choosing which foods you […]
Why Porcelain is So Often the Material of Choice in Dentistry
What is the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the word “porcelain”? Maybe you envision porcelain china dishes, or antique porcelain dolls. But here’s something that may come as a surprise to you: dental porcelain is one of the most common materials used in a variety of modern dental procedures. Unlike the […]