Whitening the teeth and aligning the bite are the first steps toward creating a beautiful long lasting healthy smile. After these steps are completed, shape, color, and contour can be enhanced with either porcelain or composite resin. Porcelain veneers are thin laminates made of porcelain glass by our master cosmetic ceramist. Resin veneers are made
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The number one requested cosmetic dental procedure is whiter teeth. Stains from food and drink, tobacco, age, medications and trauma can cause darker-looking teeth. Teeth whitening is a simple process. Peroxide, either hydrogen or carbomide, is applied to the teeth. Oxygen molecules penetrate the enamel and break the stain molecules down, lightening the teeth
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Children and adolescents often fracture their front teeth.1 Freehand composite resin bonding is the quickest, most conservative and affordable method to repair minor tooth fractures and replace old anterior fillings.7 Thanks to improvements in color and strength, the dentist has ultimate control over the final outcome of this transformation.8 Layering of different colors and opacities
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As my 81-year-old grandma likes to remind me on occasion, “It’s hell to get old.” More than a nuisance, the cumulative decline that comes with aging can significantly compromise one’s quality of life and health. What if some of the problems so often associated with growing older didn’t need to occur? Better yet, what if
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Acid reflux is a common condition in which stomach acid regurgitates through a patient’s esophagus, causing a sensation in the chest that’s commonly referred to as heartburn. Symptoms can vary and be treated with medicine, but sufferers should be aware of possible triggers, such as certain foods and types of clothing. <script type=”text/javascript” src=”http://video.foxnews.com/v/embed.js?id=4666147768001&w=466&h=263″></script><noscript>Watch the
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Cosmetic dentistry offers everything from tooth whitening to complete smile makeovers. Learn about your options here. Cosmetic dentistry isn’t just for celebrities and the wealthy — there’s now a wide variety of options and price ranges that put a better smile within reach for millions of people. “Cosmetic dentistry has gone mainstream,” says Kimberly Harms,
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Abstract Dentistry is most importantly and foremost a healing profession. In today’s world, it is very necessary to understand the importance of being eco-friendly in every facet of our lives, including dental practice which has a huge impact on the environment due to the large amount of metallic waste generated by various dental procedures along
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Early humans had to deal with cavities too and an infected 14,000-year-old tooth may have just given us a glimpse into the oldest known evidence of dentistry. Instead of sterile instruments and anesthesia, our ancestors had their cavities removed with sharpened stone tools. So, the next time you’re visiting your dentist be thankful you don’t
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Do healthy gums mean a healthy heart? There’s no question that regular brushing, flossing and dental checkups can keep your mouth healthy. But if you fall short on your hygiene routine, can gum disease actually cause heart disease? There’s no conclusive evidence that preventing gum disease — periodontitis — can prevent heart disease or that
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