When you smile, what impression does it make? The American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD) conducted an independent study and found that people with straight teeth are perceived as more successful, healthy and even more intelligent! Through another study, the AACD determined that: • Over 99% of Americans feel a… Read More…
We are pleased to announce an addition to our team – Dr. Gerald (‘Jerry’) Wesley, an Orthodontic Specialist. Dr. Wesley brings over 17 years of experience of creating properly aligned smiles combined with optimal esthetics. He has a long list of impressive credentials and provides treatment with a warm, caring… Read More…
As a General Dentist with advanced training in Neuromuscular Dentistry, I am often referred patients who have a number of problems due to bite misalignment. While crooked or crowded teeth don’t always indicate bite misalignment, they typically indicate problems that will occur, if they don’t already exist. My training in… Read More…
No one would dispute the overwhelming force of chemistry as the leader in what draws one to another. Chemistry is the unknown aura that creates that ‘spark’ almost immediately in matching two people together. But, after chemistry, what makes or breaks this attraction? A survey of nearly 20,000 men was… Read More…
When we complete smile makeovers for our patients, of course we can ‘see’ how their new smile enhances their facial appearance. What we don’t see, however, is the dramatic effect that a fabulous smile has on one’s overall personality. We’ve heard these ‘new smile’ patients tell us how they felt… Read More…
Despite the adherence to unbiased hiring and pay practices, your appearance remains an influential factor in whether you’ll get the job, the pay you’ll earn and the promotions you’ll receive. Although intelligence, qualifications and experience should overrule appearance, studies show that physical attractiveness has an impact in social interactions, both… Read More…
Although it is often assumed that people who have stained teeth do so because of poor dental hygiene. It is not always the case since even well-cared-for teeth can become discolored due to drinking coffee, tea, dark cola and red wine. Some antibiotics can also cause teeth to discolor. Stained… Read More…
Let’s say your home’s heating and air-conditioning system is getting old and hasn’t been serviced on a regular basis. Inevitably, it will require repairs, which you know is a matter of ‘When’ rather than ‘If.’ Some systems will need major repairs or even total replacement. Although the estimate to get… Read More…
Your smile is a significant part of your facial appearance. A wide, attractive smile shows confidence and projects an upbeat personality. When people are unhappy with their smile’s appearance, they tend to smile less often or cover their mouth when smiling or laughing. This indicates a feeling of insecurity or… Read More…
Very few of us have perfect teeth. However, an easy way to somewhat conceal those flaws is to have a professional whitening. Whitening also tends to brighten your smile and flatter your entire face. In our office, we carefully chose Zoom II as our whitening system. Zoom II uses light… Read More…
