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 […]
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, […]
***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 […]
Are you one of the millions of people who have vowed to transform their appearance in 2014? The New Year often stirs motivation within individuals to shed those extra few pounds, get more sleep, quit smoking, exercise more, along with a slew of other changes that are meant to build self esteem by improving the […]
In an effort to better understand trends in cosmetic dentistry, the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD) has completed several surveys over the years, asking their members to participate in an online questionnaire. The latest study was completed between October 17 and November 18, 2013. 659 dentists from around the country answered questions about their […]
Are you unhappy with the shape, size, or position of your teeth? Sometimes, the smallest adjustment is all that is needed to really enhance your whole appearance. If you have minor imperfections then tooth reshaping, or dental contouring, might be the answer for you. Tooth reshaping can correct simple issues, such as irregularly shaped teeth, […]