The dictionary defines a smile as: “a pleasant or agreeable appearance, look, or aspect.” Does that describe your smile? As a dentist who performs a number of smile makeovers, I hear patients share the emotional repercussions of a flawed smile before treatment. Many of them explain how they’ve ‘held back’… Read More…
Do you feel your smile makes you look older than you really are? Gum recession causes the tooth root to become exposed, which makes your teeth look long. Recession can occur as a result of a variety of causes, including periodontal diseases. Whatever the reason, exposed roots are unappealing and… Read More…
At a certain age, we can’t help but notice signs of our years. Crow’s feet, sagging skin, age spots… these are typical reactions to Father Time that reveal we are, indeed, getting into more mature years. While eyelid lifts, micro-dermabrasion, injectable fillers and Botox can conceal one’s actual age, nothing… Read More…
When people want to improve their appearance, plastic surgery is often considered. While the recession created a dip in the number of adults having elective surgery, that number is improving, especially when it comes to men. Between 2009 and 2010, the increase in men having surgical procedures jumped drastically, including… Read More…
The majority of New Year’s resolutions pertain to getting fit and improving one’s health. While many people are eating more salads and spending more time at the gym, there are significant ways to improve your overall health, all orally related. • Want to lower your risk for major health problems?… Read More…
An attractive smile is always a flattering feature. People who are confident with their smile tend to smile more often, projecting a positive individual with an upbeat attitude. Using modern dental techniques and materials, achieving a beautiful smile is often accomplished in just one or two appointments. And, when performed… Read More…
Having a gap between front teeth (known as a Diastema) can be an uncomfortable feature for many people. Fortunately, this can often be repaired in just one or two appointments. Depending on the width of the gap, bonding may be the easiest method to close the space. In this process,… Read More…
Straight teeth not only create a more appealing smile, they are an advantage to your oral health. Straight teeth are easier to keep clean and provide proper bite alignment. When teeth are properly aligned, this helps you avoid TMJ disorder, which can result in headaches, jaw joint pain, chipped and… Read More…
Sleep Apnea has become more familiar to the American population as the reason for daytime sleepiness, being more accident prone, weight gain and having a higher risk for heart attack, stroke, depression and high blood pressure. However, few people associate the temporo-mandibular joint (TMJ or jaw joint) with breathing problems… Read More…
We recently introduced Dr. Jerry Wesley, an Orthodontist, who has joined our team. Dr. Wesley is the perfect fit for our commitment to creating a correct bite for optimal oral health. Straight, properly-aligned teeth do far more than create an appealing smile. When teeth are in proper alignment, there is… Read More…
