Your smile has always bothered you because your teeth are not as straight, white, or beautiful as you like. So, you do not smile
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Everyone knows that a healthy smile looks great, but can it really improve your life? According to multiple sources, a healthy, beautiful smile can do more than look nice in a photo. When it comes to improving your self-confidence, there's nothing that a great-looking smile can't help you achieve…….
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In the year 2017, about 127.6 million adults in the United States visited a dentist. After all, many dentists may be able to provide a variety of services that can help improve your oral health. But dentists can also work to improve….
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Everyone is familiar with routine dental checkups and cosmetic dental work. These are visits you can schedule whenever it is convenient. Of the 64% of adults between the ages of 18 and 64 reported by the CDC to have visited a dentist in 2014…..
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t's often touted in the medical community that you should visit the dentist every six months to maintain oral health and promote a healthier smile. But…
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In the age of the selfie, our smile matters. Unfortunately, a large percentage of the population remains embarrassed by the state of their teeth. Part of the problem, of course…….
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Forbes recently reported that 30% of people smile more than 20 times per day, while less than 14% smile less than five times per day. As dentists, we'd…..
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According to a survey conducted by the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, 99.7% of adults agreed that a healthy smile is socially important…..
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Countless people are afraid of the dentist, whether it's because of lies run through the rumor mill or a less-than-satisfactory prior experience. Keep in mind that a quality dentist will assure you have a pleasurable, efficient experience.
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You probably already know that having an attractive smile is important. After all, the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry conducted a survey that found about 74% of adults think that an unattractive smile can hurt their career success.
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As adults, we understand the importance of good dental hygiene and know what steps to take to achieve it. For children, prioritizing quality dental care can be more of a challenge. Many parents know the difficulties…….
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While many people know that smoking is bad for their lungs, few realize that smoking is also bad for their oral health, particularly for your teeth.
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Though it might seem like having crooked teeth is a surface-level issue, the problems pertaining to this condition go far deeper than one might expect. No longer are crooked teeth considered a simple cosmetic issue.
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Many people feel that focusing on image is shallow and doesn't let one value the person behind it. However, the fact is that your appearance is your first impression………
Q: Why does it take two or more visits to have a crown done?
A: Traditionally it takes two or more visits to have a crown done because until recently the Dentist always had to have a lab make the crowns.
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Did you know that 127.6 million adults visited the dentist in 2017? This is a vast number of individuals, but it pales in comparison to the 328 million people in the United States as of Jan. 12 of this year.
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I believe more people have this fear than any other when it comes to getting dental work done. Most procedures still require the use of anesthesia to make you comfortable. Though the “shot” has not been completely eliminated, there are some exciting advances in dental anesthesia that will make your visit more comfortable
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I like to tell my patients that there are three major flaws with silver fillings. First they are ugly. Second, they are not typically bonded to the tooth and they expand and contract with temperature, thus allowing teeth to fracture. And third, they are just plain ugly(yes, I know i said that twice).
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Although some consider gum chewing a “dirty habit”, occasionally chewing the right kind of gum can actually be a “clean habit”. Chewing sugarless gum can have a lot of benefits on your teeth and mouth besides just fresh breath.
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Q: I had x-rays taken at the dentist recently and they forgot to use a lead apron… should i be concerned?
A: Just like most things these days, “they don’t make ‘em like they used to”…and that is a good thing when we’re talking about dental x-ray equipment. For the the last 10 years, Digital X-ray equipment has been on the rise in dental offices and it is quickly becoming the standard of care.
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