The visual effects of malocclusion (misaligned teeth) are often noticeable and can diminish your confidence, but if you can live with the misalignment, then should you straighten your teeth, anyway? The answer is yes, straightening …
Common Questions for Your Cosmetic Dentist
Though the procedures are common, not everyone realizes the advantages that cosmetic dentistry can provide when it comes to boosting your confidence. As one of your most dominant facial features, your smile plays a significant …
Invisalign® Clear Braces for a More Attractive Smile
The beauty of straight teeth is that they not only make your smile more attractive, they also help your mouth function the way it was intended by evenly balancing the pressure of your bite. Understanding …
Improving Traditional Dentures with Dental Implants
With today’s advanced dentures, the idea of tooth-replacement can often seem like a new one. The truth, however, is that humans have sought to restore their chewing ability after tooth loss for thousands of years. …
A Closer Look at How Porcelain Veneers Improve Smiles
Many people wish that they could change one, two, or several things about their smiles’ appearance, and are often delighted to find that they can with the right cosmetic dentistry procedure. Unfortunately, many patients also …
Why Dental Checkups and Cleanings Are Necessary
The general rule of preventive dental care is to visit your dentist for a routine dental checkup and cleaning at least once every six months. While most patients adhere to this rule, they don’t always …
Should You Consider Implant Dentistry?
After losing one or more teeth, the entire harmony of your oral health can be disrupted. Even if the loss occurs towards the back of your dental ridge and is not immediately noticeable, the missing …
How Would You Know if You Had TMJ Disorder?
Jaw function may not be something you think of every day, and probably not as often as you think of your teeth and gums. Yet, how your jaw moves plays an important role in more …
Why Prevention is the Basis for Good Dental Health
When it comes to your good dental health, prevention is always preferable to restorative or cosmetic correction. Yet, prevention requires a conscious and consistent effort on your part, which not only includes brushing and flossing …