Apr 13 2011
There is a very fine line between teeth restoration and cosmetic dentistry. In fact, for some dentists, the two cross over with some treatments considered both restorative dentistry and cosmetic dentistry. Generally speaking, restorative dentistry refers to the restoration or replacement of teeth for need while cosmetic dentistry looks at the renewal of teeth for [...]
Mar 21 2011
It doesn’t matter how old you are, the state of your teeth can make you look older or younger. If you have teeth extracted, your face will start to form hollows and your cheeks will start to sag. Your teeth help to give your face a certain fullness that can come alive when you smile. [...]
Mar 03 2011
Cosmetic dentistry has come a long way in just the last ten years. In just twenty five years, the practice of dentistry has moved from one of drill, fill, or pull to one of restoration and customized cosmetic improvements. A cosmetic dentist can now sit down with a patient and redesign their smile to suit [...]
Jan 29 2011
If you’re not happy with your teeth or your gums, then you may want to consider visiting a cosmetic dentist. Cosmetic dentistry has come a long way in recent years. Your teeth’s alignment can be altered, we can use various techniques involving veneers, crowns, and even implants to fill in gaps. There are times when [...]
Jan 13 2011
With our economy still lumbering along people are looking for ways to save money. Trying to find affordable dental insurance for your family can be difficult, however, if you base your search on what your family really needs, then the options become much clearer. For young parents with young children, think about what your dental [...]
Jan 11 2011
What’s one of the first things people notice when they meet someone? It’s their face, and more importantly, their smile. A nice bright and cheery smile warms the meeting while a closed smile breeds caution and a little doubt. We all want a bright and cheery smile, but sometimes our teeth just let us down, [...]
Dec 24 2010
I am often reminded of a dear old friend of mine, and I hope she doesn’t mind me repeating this story – but then, no names so no harm. My friend had appalling teeth. It didn’t matter how much we encouraged her to see a dentist, she wouldn’t have hear of it. One day, things [...]
Dec 23 2010
There is a current trend amongst people to take ‘medical holidays’. That is, a holiday overseas where they also receive specialist medical treatment and bargain basement prices. The holidays are no doubt great – let’s face it, who wouldn’t want a holiday in India or Bali? But there are real dangers in seeking cheap medical [...]
Dec 14 2010
No matter what you do, you cannot hide chipped or stained teeth. You can’t hide missing or crooked teeth either. However, you can fix them! At least, your dentist can. There are so many people walking around today with one of those problems, yet they needn’t be. Dentistry has come a long way over the [...]
Dec 08 2010
If you have missing teeth, then there are a number of treatments available that a dentist can offer to replace those missing teeth. These include implants, dentures, and bridges. The latter is often one of the first considerations if there is only the one tooth missing. So what exactly is a bridge? Most people understand [...]