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The Teeth Whitening Debate
***UPDATED: February 27, 2015*** Earlier this week, the Supreme Court ruled that the North Carolina regulatory board violated federal law against unfair competition when it attempted to keep lower-cost competitors in other fields from offering teeth-whitening services. According to an ABC News story, Justice Anthony Kennedy stated that he believes that the Federal Trade Commission […]
Cosmetic Dentistry: The New Face-lift
Getting older has both its perks and its downsides. Like a fine wine, most of us get better with age. We grow personally, professionally, and spiritually with the life lessons we pick up along the way. But ask any middle-aged American about what they dislike most about aging, and you’re likely to hear about wrinkles, […]
Are Dental Implants Right for You?
Thanks to modern cosmetic dental procedures, you don’t have to be embarrassed by missing teeth anymore. Whether you’ve lost a tooth to disease or an accident, dental implants are an effective and reliable replacement method for most people. In fact, the American Dental Association claims that they are one of the biggest advances in dentistry […]
Dental Restoration and Crowns
If you’re considering a cosmetic dental procedure, chances are you’ve heard of dental crowns. A dental crown is a “cap” that is placed over a tooth for a number of reasons. Crowns are used to restore broken or misshapen teeth. They are also used to cover dental implants and can hide severely discolored teeth as […]
Botox and Cosmetic Dentistry
***UPDATED: July 28, 2014*** The state of Tennessee is the latest to address the growing concern about the use of facial injectables, such as Botox, in dental offices. According to a recent Dr.Bicuspid.com article, the Tennessee attorney general recently issued an opinion that “the use of Botox and dermal fillers for therapeutic and cosmetic purposes […]
Simple Steps to a New You
Do you have a smile that you’re not quick to show-off? Maybe you have a cracked or chipped tooth or two. Or perhaps there are gaps in your front teeth or pits or grooves in the enamel. There are a number of scenarios that cause people with perfectly healthy teeth to feel ashamed of their […]
Developments in Dental Implants
***UPDATED: July 16, 2013*** A new report published in the International Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Implants shows that dental implants offer not only effective replacement treatment for missing teeth, but are also more cost-effective than traditional treatments. This conclusion was drawn after reviewing 14 studies conducted on the long-term costs of a variety of […]
The Importance of Oral Health for Men
I have, on several occasions, discussed the importance of oral health as it pertains to women (check out my blogs: The Oral Health of Women and Dental Care for Expectant Mothers). But did you know that men are actually less likely to take as good of care of their physical and oral health as their […]
Improve Your Health With a Great Smile
One of the joys of cosmetic dentistry is improving the quality of life of patients by helping them achieve the bright, white smile of their dreams. While this statement may sound vane (how can altering one’s smile really improve quality of life?) there has actually been scientific research conducted that proves smiling effects many aspects […]
New Dental Implant Technology
***UPDATED: October 18, 2013*** Researchers are always working toward creating an improved version of the already largely successful dental implant. The latest development from a team of dental experts from the University of Illinois at Chicago and Michigan Technological University involves the use of a new nanomaterial that has been shown to fight bacterial infection […]
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