Are you looking to safely and effectively enhance your smile? Whether you’re unhappy with the size, shape, or color of your teeth, porcelain veneers may be the solution you’ve been searching for. These extremely thin and custom made materials are bonded to the front of teeth to aesthetically improve your smile by repairing unwanted features, […]
Legendary Imperfections: Stars Who Sport Less-Than-Perfect Smiles
***UPDATED: August 29, 2013*** The “gap-tooth gang” recently lost a member as it has been reported that Brazilian soccer superstar, Ronaldinho, has undergone surgery to repair his teeth. For several years, fans around the world have identified the stellar athlete by his distinctive smile, which sported protruding, crooked incisors. But rumor has it that the […]
***UPDATED: April 27, 2015*** Thanks to a team in Dublin, Ireland, diagnosing bruxism, or teeth grinding, just got a whole lot easier. Because teeth grinding usually occurs during sleep, many of the billion people who do it are unaware. When left untreated, bruxism can cause severe damage and pain. The new technology, SmartSplint, was developed […]
***UPDATED: July 31, 2014*** A new smile survey found that a significant portion of the participants are dissatisfied with their smiles and believe that their self-confidence would improve if they were corrected. The study also found that shockingly, many were not aware that it is never too late to repair their teeth, according to a […]
Studies show that one of the initial traits people notice when meeting someone for the first time is their smile. This explains why a bright, white smile is so desirable, leading to an abundance of products which can be purchased at any number of drug stores around the country. But what can you do if […]
Dental implants are a safe and effective way to replace missing or damaged teeth. Millions of patients have undergone the procedure, but are often unable to chew food until the implant becomes fixated to the bone, which can take up to six months. This time period may be shortening, according to the Medical News Today […]
It’s hard to read anything about dental health without noticing the strong connection between good oral hygiene and overall wellness. More and more people are taking an interest in not only the appearance of their teeth, but the physical condition of their mouth, which is very good news. Cosmetic dentistry has really become all the […]
Losing a permanent tooth can have a lasting effect on anyone. Fortunately, dental implants have provided a solution that is cost effective, fairly immediate, and relatively comfortable. There are few drawbacks to the tradtional tooth-replacement method that are typically accepted, as the reward of a new tooth far outweighs the risks. For example, the healing […]
Implant vs Denture vs Bridge ***UPDATED: December 17, 2013*** Dentists typically recommend that missing teeth be replaced, for both aesthetic and medical reasons. Physically, a missing tooth can cause the other teeth in the mouth to shift, and over time the jaw bone may actually begin to shrink, causing a slew of other issues. It […]
The results from a very unique and interesting study have linked a decrease in jaw size to the aging process. A cohort of dentistry students at Malmö University in Sweden participated in the research that spanned 40 years. It started in 1949 while the students attended the school, when plaster molds of their jaws were […]