Which mouthwash should you use? Which mouthwash fights decay? Plaque? Bacteria? Bad Breath? In my opinion, most mouthwashes should be considered “mouth deodorants“, not therapeutic rinses. Yesterday the FDA echoed what I have said for years: September 28, 2010 — The FDA today issued warning letters to three companies — Johnson & Johnson, CVS, and … Read more
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Super White Teeth – some love it, some hate it. It is a personal preference. What it really comes down to is what type of teeth do YOU like? A smile is very personal – actually, I think a smile is just about as personal as you can get. It needs to reflect who you … Read more
Why do you see a dentist? Is it because you think you should? Are you worried about loosing your teeth? Do you want a beautiful white smile? Everybody sees a dentist for their own reasons. Today I would like to talk a little about what every dentist should do first and foremost – Protect and … Read more
Cosmetic dentistry often requires a dental technician to fabricate the indirect restorations such as porcelain veneers, crowns, onlays and inlays. The dentist prepares the tooth and takes a mold which is then sent to the dental lab. From this point on it is up to the skill of the dental technician. They need to create … Read more
Before you buy a car you do what? You research everything about cars, right? I sure hope so. What about cosmetic dentistry? The internet is a vast source of both good and bad information. So, how do you know which is which? Cosmetic Dentistry 101 is the beginning of a simple series of blog entries … Read more
As cliche as it sounds, you really are what you eat. Every 7 years your body rebuilds every cell. What does it use to build this new you? Whatever you give it! None of the junk foods pictured above give your body the building blocks required to build a strong foundation. It is even more sad when … Read more
Dentures, False Teeth, Plates, there are many names for these dental appliances, but regardless of what you call them, most people feel they look like fake teeth. This is because most of them do look like fake teeth! I am here today to tell you that false teeth can look as beautiful as the most … Read more
Porcelain veneers, the best way to get the smile of your dreams, now available without sacrificing tooth structure! Here is a recent smile I had the privilege of creating. This young lady has everything going for herself and now she has a smile that compliments her outgoing persona. The beauty of such a veneer case … Read more
Porcelain Veneers, what are they anyhow? Dentists often speak a different language. That is how we are trained in dental school. We sometimes forget that this technical jargon really means very little to our patients, so let me break it down for you. A “veneer” is a covering over a tooth. Just like a veneer … Read more
Porcelain veneers are the pinnacle of modern cosmetic dentistry – they can give you the smile you have always dreamt of, but it comes with a catch. Veneers are not “one size fits all”. Beautiful, highly functional veneers are the most customizable dental procedure available, but also the most difficult. This has led to many incredible smiles, … Read more