Your smile is one of the most important features of your face. When it looks good, people notice you immediately. However, many people don’t realize just how much their smiles reveal about themselves. A smile says a lot about us. It tells others if we’re happy or sad, stressed or […]
Cosmetic Dentistry
Can your gums be too … prominent? Yes, as a matter of fact, they can. A gummy smile is one that shows too much of your gum line, and it can be a source of self-consciousness and insecurity for many individuals. But are you stuck with your gummy smile? No! […]
When you think about going to the dentist, you probably think about your teeth. It’s natural. We think about your teeth, too. But, we also think about your gums. Your gums play a critical role in the health of your teeth and your overall oral health. They are the soft-tissue […]
According to statistics, 10.13 percent of Americans between the ages of 50 and 64 have no teeth remaining. The CDC estimates that about 13 percent of Americans between the ages of 65 and 74 have no teeth and that 26 percent of Americans 75 and older have no teeth at all. Many people […]
Do you need to see the dentist, but you’ve found that fitting in an appointment or virtual consultation seems next to impossible with your busy schedule? Or do you want to talk about a cosmetic dental solution but aren’t wanting to go into the office because you’re concerned about the […]
If you’re looking to update your smile, you may have done your research on different cosmetic options for treatment. In your research, you’ve probably come across porcelain veneers and crowns as a way to improve the appearance of your smile. Porcelain veneers and crowns are both dental-restoration options that can […]
Do you dream of being a Hollywood star? Who doesn’t?! Living large, walking the red carpet, making tons of money and flashing your smile to paparazzi — for many people, it sounds like a dream come true. But if all this sounds great right up until the “showing your smile” […]
Our teeth are pretty interesting, aren’t they? They’re covered in enamel, which, though irreplaceable, is the strongest substance in the entire body. They’re strong enough to apply 200 pounds of pressure (that’s more than most of us can bench-press) and they’re apparently used for a laundry list of other things […]
Chances are we will all make significant investments in our lifetime. From buying stocks to a new car or investing in your own home, some investments pay off bigtime, while others are simply necessary to live life in the modern world. But one investment many people don’t consider is the […]
There are many mysteries in life. Some of them remain unsolved, while others have clearly defined answers we just may not know about – especially when it comes to the body. One particularly mysterious area of the body is the mouth. Though your dentist probably knows all there is to […]