From the monthly archives:

August 2007

Diastema? A Cosmetic Dentist Can Help!

August 30, 2007

Having Diastema—a gap or space between two teeth—isn’t the problem it used to be. In the past, people with diastema just had to put up with the damage it did to their appearance. Today, the rapid advances in cosmetic dentistry procedures mean that diastema can be corrected more quickly with less pain and at lower [...]

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TMJ (Temporomandibular Joint) Disorders Explained

August 27, 2007

Temporomandibular disorders are referred to as “TMJ disorders” and over 10 million Americans suffer from this condition today.  However, although many people deal with this disorder, it is still commonly misunderstood. 
TMJ disorders affect the function of the temporomandibular joint or jaw joint, which connects the jawbone to the skull.  These joints are necessary for [...]

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Overcoming Dental Anxiety

August 24, 2007

If anxiety about dental visits is stopping you from taking care of your teeth, stop letting anxiety control your oral health—make a decision and start taking steps to implement it today!
A good way to begin is by reminding yourself that the only person in the world who can control your life is you. If [...]

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Today’s Cosmetic Dentists can Work Magic

August 23, 2007

Modern cosmetic dentistry is so vastly different from the cosmetic dentistry of 20, 10 or even 5 years ago that valid comparisons are tough to make! Today’s cosmetic dentists can work what seems like oral magic to create smile miracles!
In fact, modern cosmetic dentistry can easily be likened to a non-surgical facelift that removes signs [...]

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Thought About Laser Whitening?

August 22, 2007

Many people wonder if laser tooth whitening is safe—the answer is a resounding yes! Laser tooth whitening will not soften enamel or damage existing fillings.
A 15% hydrogen peroxide gel is the main component in laser teeth whitening. Dentists have been using hydrogen peroxide solutions to whiten teeth for many years. The mixture is considered [...]

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Overcome your dental fears

August 20, 2007

If anxiety about dental visits is stopping you from taking care of your teeth, stop letting anxiety control your oral health—make a decision and start taking steps to implement it today!
A good way to begin is by reminding yourself that the only person in the world who can control your life is you. [...]

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An Overcrowded Mouth – When There are Too Many Teeth

August 17, 2007

When there are too many teeth in a mouth, some of them need to become smaller or just go away altogether. While the incidence of people actually growing too many teeth is low, sometimes that does occur. The unfortunate thing is that extra teeth must usually grow out most if not all of the way [...]

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Maintaining a Daily Dental Hygiene Routine

August 16, 2007

Routines allow us to ensure that things in our lives that need to be taken care of or attended to regularly.  When it comes to teeth,  which help us to speak clearly, eat a variety of foods and smile without self-consciousness, a daily dental hygiene routine is essential.
Make sure that your dental cleaning routine includes [...]

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The Average Time a Teen Must Wear Braces

August 15, 2007

The average time a teen must wear teeth-straightening braces means little when you find yourself at the high end of the averaging spectrum. After all, to get an average for anything, you have to add up all the figures and divide by the number of participants.
However, if your teenage son or daughter is about facing [...]

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Take Care of Cavities at the First Sign of Trouble

August 13, 2007

Little cavities aren’t usually much trouble to repair and fill, but people often fail to take care of them as soon as they should.  When should you take care of a cavity? The moment you become aware that you have one, that’s when!
Little cavities can become bigger a lot faster than you might imagine. And [...]

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