Invisalign trays are easier and more comfortable to wear than traditional braces. However, they still require some special care and considerations in order to get the best results from your treatment. Taking care of your trays and making sure you wear them properly will help ensure that your new smile is the best it can…
Are you planning on improving your smile with cosmetic dentistry? A smile makeover is a powerful transformation that can make you feel energized and confident while improving your appearance. As a society, we tend to view straight, white smiles as healthy and youthful. If it’s time to spruce up your appearance, you likely have questions…
Invisalign has revolutionized the way that people straighten their teeth. First made available to the public in the late 1990s, Invisalign was developed by Stanford University graduate students who wanted an inconspicuous orthodontic treatment option that utilized removable appliances instead of fixed ones anchored to tooth structure. Our dentist offers Invisalign consultations to those interested…
Periodontal disease, also known as gum disease, is a serious condition. Your gums are the gateway to the rest of the body, and it’s important to keep them healthy. An experienced periodontist can help you achieve this goal. There are several degrees of periodontal disease, which develops when plaque builds up and leads to inflammation.…
Thanks to advancements in the field of cosmetic dentistry, patients today have access to many tools to correct or improve their smile that are affordable, attainable, and can be done in weeks as opposed to years of treatment. Teeth that are uneven, have unsightly gaps, are stained, or have been chipped can be treated with…
If you’re thinking about cosmetic dentistry, it’s important that you and your dentist are on the same page about your goals and treatment. You’ll begin with a consultation with your dentist, during which you should be sure to ask any questions you might have. You’re likely to have a much more satisfactory result if you…
To be completely edentulous, or without any natural teeth, is a condition for which one can never be fully prepared. It’s a condition that never feels “normal”, and it presents an ongoing challenge for a significant portion of our society. Anyone with dentures can tell you that the simple act of eating or speaking can…
A great smile does wonders to enhance a personality, increase confidence and the way others perceive you. Ever wondered what exactly makes up a ‘perfect’ smile? An ideal smile is not just white teeth; it is essentially harmony or ‘balance’ of the teeth and gums displayed, with an individual’s face. The size, shape and hue…