A healthy, attractive smile is a major player in your well-being. It affects your appearance, self-esteem and self-confidence, and even impacts your overall health. Eating, smiling, speaking, laughing and even your quality of sleep are all related to your oral health. According to a survey that asked readers to describe… Read More…

It’s not unusual to sit down in our Consultation Room with a prospective patient who has a mouthful of problems that have resulted from their dental fears. They may have a denture or partial they detest, but a deep-seated fear has prevented them from seeking an alternative. During our conversation,… Read More…

A beautiful smile has many benefits. It enhances your facial appearance, makes you look (and often, feel) more outgoing and confident, and typically causes people to smile more, which projects a positive, upbeat personality. If your teeth are crowded or crooked, the natural way to a beautiful smile is by… Read More…

An attractive smile has so many benefits! It enhances facial appearance, typically gives an individual more confidence and causes them to smile more, which projects a more positive, upbeat person to others. So, when new patients tell us, “I want a really great smile!” we’re thrilled for them! Yet, for… Read More…

When your teeth are properly aligned, your smile looks more attractive. Straight teeth are also easier to keep clean. With teeth in proper alignment, food is less likely to become trapped. When it does, it is typically easily dislodged with thorough brushing techniques. Crowded, crooked teeth not only detract from… Read More…

The Academy of General Dentistry states that nearly 18% of men in the United States claim they don’t have time for regular dental visits, with about 5% who don’t even have a regular dentist. However, these percentages seem to be declining as more men venture back into the dental office,… Read More…

For some folks, if their smile looks attractive and nothing hurts, they think their oral health is fine. Yet, a bite that is not aligned properly can cause many problems, such as: • Headaches – When the upper teeth and lower teeth do not meet properly, it can cause strain… Read More…

Crown lengthening, also known as a gum lift, is primarily a cosmetic dental procedure that enhances the appearance of your smile by exposing more of the tooth. When the gum line is uneven, crown lengthening can also recontour the gum line. In crown lengthening, excess gum tissue is removed around… Read More…

For many reasons, an increasing number of adults are having their teeth whitened.  White teeth provide a more youthful appearance to one’s face as teeth tend to become stained yellow or brown as we age. Discoloration occurs most often from coffee, tea, red wine, colas, and tobacco, but can also… Read More…

Think the appearance of your smile impacts just facial features? A study published in Psychological Science reveals that people with big smiles live an average of seven years longer than those with stoic faces. Another study in The American Journal of Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics shows that people with attractive… Read More…