If you are missing a tooth, or missing several teeth, you can be quite unhappy with your smile. Some people with this issue can go so far as to try and avoid smiling altogether! That being said, there are oral health issues that come with tooth loss that can cause serious issues, and also deserve…
DetailsTobacco’s effects on your health can be serious. One area where you can experience problems is your oral health. You will face an increased risk for problems like gum disease, and potentially serious conditions like oral cancer. If you have been a user of tobacco products, you have hopefully already cut yourself off from its…
DetailsA smile gap that stands out in your smile can be a bothersome presence. If you are self-conscious about the presence of a gap, it can undermine your confidence, and make you less comfortable with how you look. Gaps can be caused by alignment issues, but some patients will have this problem because of size…
DetailsHaving orthodontic work can help you correct crooked teeth, close smile gaps, and improve both your appearance, and your oral health. When you use clear braces to make these adjustments, you can see results without having to wear conspicuous bracket and wire braces for an extended period of time. Clear braces are made from see-through…
DetailsWhat makes the whitening kit you receive from your dentist different from the various whitening products you can pick up from your nearby grocery store or pharmacy? Your dentist can supply you with prescription strength whitening gels that have a bigger impact on your smile by attacking staining agents that hide in deeper layers of…
DetailsWhen you set out to make improvements to your smile, you may want to consider how your gums currently affect your appearance. For some people, bulky or uneven periodontal tissue may play a part in why they are unhappy with their appearance. Your dentist can provide a gum contouring treatment, which involves the safe, careful…
DetailsWhen you select the right cosmetic dental treatment, you can see drastic improvements take place with your smile. Your dentist is prepared to perform a number of different procedures to help patients correct frustrating flaws. Determining which procedure is right for you will depend on the issues holding back your appearance. For instance, if you…
DetailsWill insufficient preventive dental care hurt how your smile looks? It should be easy to understand how insufficient care can lead to oral health troubles. After all, a lack of proper cleaning, and a poor diet, will put you at risk for problems like tooth decay and gum disease. What you also have to worry…
DetailsWhen you bring up receiving porcelain veneers to your dentist, you may be optimistic about the outcome, but unsure of exactly what to expect. Before you receive your veneers, your dentist needs to determine the exact measurements of your teeth, to have a custom set prepared for you. This, along with any preparatory work on…
DetailsIt can be tough to stay away from every beverage or food item that could cause stains in your teeth. Popular drinks like coffee, tea, red wine, and soft drinks are all capable of causing discoloration. Color-rich foods can also impact the whiteness of your smile. Many people will find that they can effectively prevent…
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