The dental term for gapped front teeth is ‘diastema.’ Although, by today’s beauty standards, having a gap between front teeth is not seen as a desirable characteristic, it has given unique appeal to certain famous names. These include Lauren Hutton, Madonna, football/talk show host Michael Strahan, and country music star… Read More…
A 57-year-old friend told me she is trying to hold off until age 60 before she has a few facial ‘tucks.’ Beth said she’s noticed when she smiles (and she has a beautiful smile), her whole face has a more youthful appearance. “The sags lift up and I feel people… Read More…
A crown (referred to by some as a ‘cap’) is a tooth-shaped cover placed over a tooth that is broken, cracked, fractured, worn or decayed. Crowns are necessary to protect teeth that have fillings that make up too much of the tooth. A crown is also useful in saving a… Read More…
I recently saw a movie that featured Robin Wright, a true beauty in my opinion, who played the role of a single mother who’d been battered by an ex-husband. She first appeared in the movie as a bartender, still attractive although tired and worn in appearance. Yet, it was when… Read More…
A patient who recently completed some implant dentistry and new crowns on several teeth made a statement that we hear often. She said she now smiles with her teeth showing, whereas before, she had taught herself to smile with her lips only. A smile is a major part of your… Read More…
Have you ever been to a dinner or cocktail party and had someone whisper in your ear, “You have spinach in your teeth”? If you’re like me, you start assessing how many people you’ve been smiling and laughing with since you indulged in the spinach dip! Having an appealing, flattering smile… Read More…
I never cease to be amazed at the number of people I run into at this time of year who are shopping themselves nuts trying to find a special gift for that special someone who seems to “have everything.” Whether for a parent, spouse, or dear friend, some people tend… Read More…
Why do some people have a gap between their two front teeth? One reason for a Diastima (gap) is because the jaw bone do not match the size of an individual’s teeth or when some teeth are missing or too small. Another cause can be an overgrowth of gum tissue… Read More…
We tend to spend many hundreds of dollars on the upkeep of our automobiles, yet, balk at investing in our oral health and appearance. Your smile is certainly more deserving of the attention it needs to keep it in good working order and looking great! With daily care and commitment,… Read More…
For those who have a gummy smile, when in a full smile, excess gum tissue is visible above the upper teeth. Not only does this detract from the beauty of a smile, it causes many people to ‘hold back’ when they smile. While a healthy smile is nothing to conceal,… Read More…
