***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…
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…
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,…
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. …
***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…
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…
***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…
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…
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…
***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…
