Preventing Dental Plaque

One way to protect your teeth and gums is to limit plaque, the sticky, colorless substance that coats your teeth. Plaque contains bacteria that release acid and damage teeth if you aren’t vigilant about oral hygiene. Over time, plaque hardens into tartar or calculus,...

Make Dental Visits a Priority

Each year, millions of people avoid seeing the dentist, often because they don’t like dental visits or they don’t think it matters. Your dental health not only impacts your smile, but it affects your total body health. If you haven’t made dental care part of your...

The Artistry of Cosmetic Dentistry

Cosmetic dentistry is about so much more than just your teeth. A cosmetic dentist is an artist that takes into consideration many factors when rebuilding or changing a smile. Cosmetic procedures such as tooth whitening, resin composite bonding, dental veneers, dental...

Common Reasons to Choose Dental Implants

No one should go through life with holes in their smile caused by missing teeth. It doesn’t matter why your tooth or teeth are gone in the first place, there are a number of reasons to replace them and therefore restore your mouth’s function and appearance. Dental...

Teeth Whitening: The Bottom Line

A pretty smile has an immediate impact on those you meet. Without saying a word, it conveys that you take care of yourself and exudes a higher confidence level. A yellowed, dull, stained smile can send the opposite message. It can get in the way of presenting yourself...

Smile Makeover: Common Treatments and Procedures

If you are unhappy with the look of your smile, your dentist may recommend a combination of cosmetic dentistry treatments and procedures often referred to as a smile makeover. Thanks to advances in dental technology, achieving the smile of your dreams can be a quick...