SubscribePorcelain veneers are a versatile and simple way to correct many aesthetic problems with your teeth. Compared to procedures such as extensive orthodontic work for minor gaps between the teeth, veneers are much more affordable and convenient. For stains or discoloration, though, veneers are not always the best choice. Extrinsic versus Intrinsic Staining Two types [...]
Symptoms of TMJ Disorder
If your jaw makes a clicking or popping sound that is accompanied by facial pain, you may have a disorder of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ). Your temporomandibular joints connect your jaw to the rest of your skull on both sides of your face. They are complicated structures, allowing for a wide range of movement, from [...]
Does Invisalign Work for Adults?
Many teenagers and young adults have been through the experience of traditional braces. The mainstay of orthodontics, braces can help alleviate the discomfort and embarrassment of crooked and misaligned teeth and allow a younger person to grow into adulthood with a proper bite and an attractive smile. Adults with misaligned teeth can benefit from orthodontic [...]
Teeth whitening – what are my options?
Many patients opt for teeth whitening as an easy way to improve the appearance of their smiles. If you want to brighten and whiten your smile, you have a number of options for treatment in the Dallas area. Laser treatments offer the quickest way to whiten your teeth, often working their magic in as little [...]
How Do Porcelain Veneers Improve Your Smile?
Porcelain veneers can improve anyone’s smile with a few simple steps and visits to a cosmetic dentist. Porcelain veneers can provide a complete smile makeover by covering your teeth with perfectly shaped and colored porcelain veneers. They can fill gaps in your teeth, cover crooked or stained teeth and provide a beautiful, natural looking smile. [...]
Sedation Dentistry in Plano: Spa on a Dentist’s Chair
Brushing is never enough, as a mouthwash advertisement says. However, gargling mouthwash is still not enough to achieve a perfect and healthy smile. When it comes to oral care, nothing can beat regular dental visits. If a trip to a dentist is something that you dread, sedation dentistry in Plano will definitely change how you [...]
What is tissue re-sculpting?
Tissue re-sculpting is also known as surgical crown lengthening or as a gum-lift procedure. If your gum line is uneven or you feel that you have an excessively gummy smile, you should consider a gum lift. The length of the crown of the tooth is increased by removing a thin section of the gums. Sometimes [...]
Laser Teeth Whitening
People like their teeth whitening done just like their fast food, their dry cleaning or their car wash—they want it fast and effective. According to the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, the demand for teeth whitening has increased 300 percent over the past 5 years. The increased demand and latest technologies have ensured that teeth-whitening [...]
How to Floss Properly
Flossing is one of the most important steps in daily oral hygiene measures, along with brushing the teeth. Even the most attentive brushing technique can only remove 60 percent of the plaque in the mouth. The areas in between teeth, called ‘interdental’ areas, are not accessible to normal brushes, including powered ones. The main reason [...]
