One of the most common reasons people seek out a cosmetic dentist is to fix unwanted gaps in teeth. These gaps are most noticeable (and most common) between the front two teeth. This condition actually has a formal name, diastema. Diastema can be fixed in several ways: traditional braces, Invisalign, dental bonding or a frenectomy. […]
5 Reasons to See Dentures as a Good Thing
Dentures aren’t known for being particularly sexy or cool. But you know what is cool? Having a beautiful, white smile. And for some people, dentures are the only way to achieve that. According to a survey conducted by Survata found that 63 percent of denture wearers said they had kept their dentures a secret from […]
How Cosmetic Dentistry Can Fix Crooked Teeth
Few people are born with perfectly straight, white teeth. But thanks to the exploding field of cosmetic dentistry, virtually everyone can achieve a gorgeous smile, no matter what the gene pool brings to the table. While teeth whitening is one of the most common cosmetic treatments you’ve probably heard about, there are also many things […]
5 Weekly Goals I Keep To Help My Kids Stay Active & Healthy
As moms we want to do all we can to make sure our families are happy and healthy. The thing that helps me stay on track the most is to have a core group of things I want to focus on as a parent. These things help me stay grounded and focused on my parenting […]
When Dental Implants Are Needed
Dental implants are a big deal. One of the reasons for this is because of the high demand — 69 percent of all adults between age 35-44 have lost one tooth according to the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons. Take note of the age group, age 35-44 here — not exactly the elderly […]
What Are Veneers and How Do They Work?
Cosmetic dentistry is on the rise! The Dental Economics Journal reports that the field has grown 12.5 percent within the last five years. Veneers in particular are an exploding segment of that growth. According to the New York Times, nearly 600,000 people got veneers in 2006. Ten years later, that number is definitely still on […]