Cosmetic dentistry is the name for any dental work that improves the aesthetic appearance (but not always the function) of a patient’s teeth, gum tissue, or bite alignment. While the American Dental Association does not currently recognize cosmetic dentistry as a...
A brilliant smile is what everyone wants, but life happens and your teeth may not be as bright as you’d like. Eating certain foods and drinks, aging, taking some medications, and smoking are all things that can discolor your teeth. Professional teeth whitening is a...
Improving a damaged or unattractive smile is not just for celebrities. Many people today choose to change their smile by hiding problems like discolorations, gaps, chips, cracks, or crooked teeth. Two common ways to improve the appearance of your smile is with dental...
Visiting the dentist doesn’t have to be a stressful or scary experience. Dental sedation provides a way for patients to get the oral health care they need without the upsetting side effects that some people encounter with dental visits. Sedation can eliminate anxiety...
When you have a total assessment of your smile and oral health performed with the goal of achieving your best smile, it is called getting a smile makeover. One or more cosmetic dentistry treatments may be necessary to help you reach your goals, but when you do you can...
As dentistry has changed over the years, modern advancements have resulted in innovations that have improved patient comfort, reduced time in the dental chair, and given dentists more information about their patients’ oral health. Take a look at some of the...