After seeing before-and-after photos online, you feel pretty confident that veneers are the treatment you’re looking for to perfect your smile. However, before you jump into the procedure, you should know the general steps that you’ll take to achieve it. Here is a breakdown of the four steps your dentist will follow in the veneers process.
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During your normal physical, your doctor doesn’t take X-rays. Only when you break a bone or have other problems, you need to get an X-ray with the physician. So, why does the dentist need to take X-rays of your mouth when you go in for just a routine checkup every six months?
Taking only a few minutes to capture, dental X-rays play an integral, necessary role in your regular dental checkups and in more complex treatments. Continue reading to learn how your dentist uses this technology to help your smile stay healthy and strong.
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The human body is a beautifully complex compilation of systems; however, a seemingly tiny problem in one area can throw off something in another.
At first, your mouth might seem to have a minute impact on the rest of your body, other than getting food into your digestive system. However, if you contract gum disease, also called periodontal disease, the inflammatory bacteria responsible for the infection can enter your bloodstream and affect other areas and systems of your body. Below are just some of the ways that this oral issue can cause massive problems for the entire body.
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Buying gifts, going to or hosting get-togethers, endless baking, putting up decorations. Although the holiday season brings so much joy and fun, it can also come with enormous stress! Unfortunately, by the time the festivities are over, your teeth and gums can suffer. How can stress impact your oral health, and how can you make it through the holiday stress with a healthy smile? Read on to find out.
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What did you want to become when you were a kid? An astronaut? A ballerina? You may not be dancing in a ballet or going to space, but you still have dreams and goals for your career. Whether you’re in the middle of your career or just starting out, having a confident, brilliant smile is a valuable asset for your progression. Don’t believe that cosmetic dentistry can really help your career? Keep reading to find out how it can help you reach your dreams!
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As you scroll through photos on your phone of stunning celebrities, you can’t help but admire their smiles. It may even seem like an attractive smile like theirs isn’t possible for a “normal” person like you. But that isn’t true! When you break down the elements of an amazing smile, you can see how you too can achieve an equally beautiful set of pearly whites.
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On some people, a gap between their front teeth works aesthetically. Michael Strahan, Madonna, and Eddie Murphy, just to name a few, own the spaces between their front teeth, but not everyone can pull it off like they can. You may feel self-conscious about a gap being front and center in your smile.
The clinical term for this cosmetic issue is diastema, and the good news is that it’s treatable. In fact, you have multiple options for treatment, namely the following:
In this post, you’ll learn how these procedures can close the gap and help you feel completely confident in your smile.
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If you’re like most people following the COVID-19 pandemic, you have become more aware of certain infections and health issues. You’ve learned that there are things you can do to minimize your risk. When it comes to your oral health, being aware of common problems can help you take the necessary steps to avoid contracting them or help you get the treatment you need to avoid disaster. Here are the three most common oral health problems and how they can affect you overall.
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The warm sun, the sound of crashing waves, the gritty sand between your toes—there’s no place like the beach in the summertime. As you sit in a chair, you let out a sigh of relaxation. The moment is so perfect that you want to capture it with a selfie with your genuine, content smile.
But are your teeth ready for this? Could your imperfect teeth keep you from enjoying this picture-perfect scene? Do you want to know the secret to having a beach-ready smile? Veneers can help you keep your focus on this moment at the beach, not on your appearance.
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Swimming, visiting the beach, camping, traveling—there are certain things that are simply better during the summer months. If you’ve been considering straightening your teeth with Invisalign, summer is actually the perfect time to get started! Why? Keep reading to learn the reasons that this time of year is especially favorable to begin Invisalign treatment.
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