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Celebrity Smiles

Cosmetic dentistry isn't just for celebrities and those in the public eye. Acording to the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD), the average patient is 31 to 50 years of age and has the desire to look and feel better. Study has shown that an improved smile impacts how we are perceived by others, and those who have undergone cosmetic dentistry are seen as more attractive, popular, wealthy and successful.

6 Ways to improve your smile:

1. TEETH WHITENING.... there are in-office and at-home treatments designed to lighten up your smile

2. ORTHODONTICS / BRACES

3.TOOTH CONTOURING ...minor reshaping of the teeth can lead to major improvement

4. GUM CONTOURING ....improves the appearance of your smile by altering the shape of your gums

5. BONDING .... to fill gaps and fix other imperfections, bonding can be performed in one appointment

6. PORCELAIN VENEERS... veneers offer a solution for many smile problems, including tooth color, shape, length and even alignment in a span of 5-7 days

Advantages of Dental Implants Over Dentures or a Bridge

Every way you look at it, dental implants are a better solution to the problem of missing teeth.

* Esthetic: Dental implants look and feel like your own teeth! Since dental implants integrate into the structure of your bone, they prevent the bone loss and gum recession that often accompany bridgework and dentures. No one will ever know that you have a replacement tooth.

* Tooth-saving: Dental implants don't sacrifice the quality of your adjacent teeth like a bridge does because neighboring teeth are not altered to support the implant. More of your own teeth are left untouched, a significant long-term benefit to your oral health!

* Confidence: Dental implants will allow you to once again speak and eat with comfort and confidence! They are secure and offer freedom from the irksome clicks and wobbles of dentures. They'll allow you to say goodbye to worries about misplaced dentures and messy pastes and glues.

* Reliable: The success rate of dental implants is highly predictable. They are considered an excellent option for tooth replacement.

What To Do If Your Teeth Aren't As White As They Used To Be

Whitening treatments have increased by more than 300% over the past five years. From images of celebrities with gleaming grins to advertisements for at-home bleaching kits at every turn, the most desirable level of whiteness keeps getting brighter. But the fact is, the level of white that you can achieve may be limited by both genetic and lifestyle factors that play a major role in the color of your teeth. The starting condition of the enamel is a major determining factor in how white the teeth can get.

Teeth Whitening ia a procedure that brightens teeth that are discolored, stained, or have been darkened because of injury. It can be performed on most teeth, including teeth that have had root canal treatment.

Bleaching may be done completely in the dental office (known as chair-side bleaching) or the dentist may dispense a system for you to use at home (home-use bleaching). Please note that if you are considering using over-the-counter bleaching products, consult your dentist first, to ask about safety and effectiveness.

Although the effects of bleaching may last for several years, beverages and foods such as coffee and tea can stain teeth again. Consequently, periodic touch-up treatments may be needed.

When bleaching is not possible (as with teeth deeply stained due to past use of tetracycline), veneers or bonding may be needed.

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What Is A Sinus Lift?

Sinus lifting is a procedure performed by an oral surgeon or specialist. The procedure is designed to augment or "lift" bone height at the top of the jaw. This increase of bone mass enhances the ability of a dentist to install dental implants in an individual whose loss of teeth, or facial bone structure does not allow enough space for such implants. A sinus lift is also known as sinus augmentation, which increases bone in the molar area. In most cases, individuals who have lost their teeth suffer from a smaller or more narrowed sinus cavity that doesn't leave any room or enough bone for implant insertion.

Is it really necessary to have your wisdom teeth removed?

It might come as a surprise to you but no, not all impacted wisdom teeth necessarily need to be removed. It certainly can be possible that a person with an impacted wisdom tooth could live their entire life without ever experiencing any problem with it.

Of course, the difficulty associated with evaluating wisdom teeth is being able to determine which ones are likely to place the person at risk. This is where your dentist's experience and judgement comes into play.

Why should wisdom teeth be removed?

Here is a list of the most common reasons dentists give when explaining to their patients why their wisdom teeth should be removed. (Both impacted and non-impacted teeth.)

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