Dental veneers cover the front of the teeth for a flawless appearance – one veneer per tooth as necessary. These veneers are also called porcelain veneers or porcelain laminates. Veneers are very thin shells of porcelain that make your teeth look perfect. They are fashioned to match the color of your other teeth so they look natural.
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The Different Kinds of Cosmetic Dentistry Treatments
Looking to improve the appearance of your teeth and smile? If so, let’s talk about the various types of cosmetic dentistry treatments which are available to do just that. How Can My Teeth Look More Beautiful? Modern dentistry offers many options for helping to make your teeth whiter, straighter, and more perfect, including the following treatments: Aligners
Read MoreAre Charcoal Toothpastes All They are Cracked Up to Be?
Throughout history, charcoal has been used to mitigate the effects of poison or drug overdoses and used as a wound salve thanks to its ability to grab and absorb impurities. Now “activated” charcoal can be found in shampoos, supplements, facemasks and even toothpaste. Charcoal toothpaste has been promoted for its teeth whitening and breath-freshening abilities, but is it really as
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Charcoal in medicine and even as a toothpaste is nothing new, going back millennia to ancient times. By the 1800s, researchers observed that charcoal could reduce or eliminate the toxic effects of poison when ingested. This was put to the test in 1831, when a French scientist downed a fatal dose of strychnine (a known
Read MoreInvisalign: Your questions answered
The Invisalign System’s history is the stuff of legend. In 1997, two Stanford University business majors, Zia Chishti and Kelsey Wirth, developed a new dental appliance that would function similarly as braces but were removable and barely visible. It’s said they pitched the idea of their start-up while wearing the removable braces; their investors hadn’t a clue and were dually
Read MoreShould I Get a Tooth Implant?
Many adults will lose one or more teeth in their lifetime. The gap in your smile leaves you with options – should you get a bridge? Dentures? Nothing at all? Or perhaps a dental implant! There’s a lot to know about getting an implant. Doing some research before a consultation with your dentist can help
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Are you tired of feeling self-conscious about smiling? Trust me when I say you’re not alone. There are millions of people, from teens to adults who want to perfect their smile, and in this day and age, there are multiple ways to go about it. You’ve probably heard of a more modern and invisible approach
Read MoreCosmetic Dentistry and Self Esteem
First impressions are very important. People tend to judge others by that first glimpse they get. It might not be the right thing to do, but it’s human nature. Not everyone has that perfect smile that is shown on toothpaste commercials, but there is plenty that a little time and effort can do towards good
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The goal of cosmetic dentists around the globe is to enhance the look and feel of your smile. Your smile is an important part of your personality, and it helps make an impression on the people you meet. Those who have dreamed of wearing a perfect smile–straight, white teeth that gleam and dazzle everyone in
Read MoreCosmetic Dentistry: What is It, and When to Go?
A well-known fact is that your smile is one of the first things people notice about you, and creates a lasting impression. From subtle changes to major repairs, your cosmetic dentist can perform a variety of procedures to improve your smile. There are many techniques and options to treat teeth that are discolored, chipped, misshapen
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