Cosmetic Dentistry: Myths Versus Facts

mythfactchalkWhen you start doing a little bit of research into the fantastic world of cosmetic dentistry, you may discover that your friends have a thing or two to add. The moment you mention that you’ve been considering making a change to your grin in an effort to achieve a more beautiful finish, you can expect to hear a mixed bag of details. The problem with this outpouring of generous help is that it isn’t always accurate. For the information you want, come in for a visit. To get started on distinguishing common myths from facts, we’re happy to help!

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Care After Cosmetic Dentistry

toothbrushblondewomanAfter you have received cosmetic dentistry and returned home with a beautiful smile, you will likely feel quite elated. It’s a wonderful feeling to look at yourself in the mirror and to feel good about what you see! However, you may find that this moment is laced with a bit of reservation and concern. What do you need to do to care for your smile once your smile looks lovely? Fortunately, keeping it up is no big deal! Let’s review the way you may care for your improvements (and your oral health) with ease.

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Cosmetic Dentistry Refresher

smileredlipswhiteteethYou know that cosmetic dentistry leads to a better-looking smile. However, if you are just becoming familiar with this area of care, you might not know much beyond this information. To help you sort out a more specific understanding of the way improvements can address specific esthetic problems, we encourage you to take a look through a quick refresher. Becoming more familiar with treatment options is a wonderful place to start.

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Cosmetic Dentistry: 3 Benefits Beyond The Esthetic

3balloonredWhen you sign up for the benefits of cosmetic dentistry, you are expecting to achieve esthetic improvements that will surely put a smile on your face. However, you may not have ever stopped to wonder whether the advantages may go beyond the pure cosmetic changes that are taking place with your appearance. The good news is that in some instances, the answer is, “Yes!” Let’s go over a few benefits that may end up surprising you.

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Q&A Session: Am I Ready For Cosmetic Dentistry?

Q&AbulletinYou may already know without a doubt that you are ready to receive cosmetic dentistry to attain a more beautiful smile. What you might not know much about, however, is whether you’re ready for this step. There are several factors to consider, of course, but these may remain foreign to you at the moment. To help you find out more about whether you are prepared – and any steps you may need to take to get there – we offer you a quick yet insightful Q&A session.

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Q&A: Interesting Facts About Veneers

Q&AskyWhen you’re visiting us for cosmetic dentistry and decide that you would like to move forward with veneers, you may hear a little voice in the back of your mind that can suddenly cause you to feel uncertain. Yes, of course you want a dramatic smile improvement. However, particular aspects of what you can expect may start to make you experience some doubt. Good news: We are ready to alleviate any concern you may have with our Q&A session. Of course, it’s also always a good idea to bring up any remaining questions when we see you.

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Can Cosmetic Dentistry Make My Smile Straighter?

womanwonderingcurlyHave you heard some rumors from friends or caught wind of details online suggesting you might not need braces for your mild misalignment? As a matter of fact, you don’t always need braces or other types of orthodontic improvement if you are unhappy with the uniformity (or lack thereof) of your smile. If the alignment of your teeth is causing you some grief, we encourage you to learn more about how cosmetic dentistry can create the illusion of a straight smile.

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Schedule A Cosmetic Consultation

dateandtimeDoes the idea of attaining a gorgeous smile cross your mind on a regular basis? Perhaps you are currently a bit obsessed with one little eyesore that is detracting from an already nice looking smile. Or, maybe you are overwhelmed with the esthetic problems affecting your grin, so you don’t really know where to begin. Fortunately, we have a wonderful suggestion for you if you are considering cosmetic dentistry: Schedule a cosmetic consultation! Allow us to explain why this is a wonderful first step and how to proceed.

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Why You May Need Dental Implants

perioAre your gums red, sore, or bleeding? If so, you may be developing periodontal disease. Gingivitis is the earliest stage of periodontal disease and can be reversed, but once you develop full-blown periodontitis (the severest stage of periodontal disease) there is no reversing it. Periodontal disease, also referred to as gum disease, is the major reason for tooth loss in adults, and if it goes untreated, you may end up needing dental implants.

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Dentures vs. Implants: What’s the Difference?

Test Your Smarts: GingivitisDentures and tooth implants offer ways to replace a missing tooth and restore beauty to a genuine smile. Dentures and implants can be used alone, or in concert with each other. One factor that determines whether dentures, implants or a combination of the two will works best is the number and location of missing teeth. The strength and amount of jawbone, and the health of teeth that remain are also taken into account. The patient’s overall health and other factors to consider will all be discussed at a consultation appointment. (more…)