From the monthly archives:

June 2010

Dental Myths, Mistakes and Misunderstandings Part 8

June 30, 2010

As we continue to explore common dental myths, mistakes and misunderstandings, today we will take a look at some potentially dangerous myths that can have serious consequences.  Let’s dive right in.
Myth 15: “I only do what I have to do to get out of pain, but that’s it.”

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Dental Do’s and Don’ts

June 29, 2010

If there is anything you need to know about your taking care of your teeth, you need to know these dental Do’s and the Don’ts.
1. DON’T use your teeth to open a bottle or a wrapper. This can cause your teeth to break or chip [...]

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Combat Bad Breath

June 28, 2010

If you have bad breath from time to time, welcome to life. This occurs most of the time because of the foods we eat. The second most important reason that we have bad breath is because of chronic infection of your mouth.
Also known as gum disease. Otherwise known as periodontal disease.
When you get periodontal disease, [...]

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Your New and Improved Smile

June 25, 2010

A new smile can mean many things. It can mean greater self-confidence. It can mean a romance renewed or a romance began. It can mean a new job promotion. It can mean more money in your pocket overt time. It can mean feeling better about you. It can give you a greater ability to communicate [...]

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Baby Boomer Dental Problems

June 24, 2010

If you were born between 1946 and 1964, you’re a Baby Boomer. And as a Boomer, you had all kinds of different experiences, some good, some not so good. Today, the old-fashioned dentistry of yesteryear is gone. Good Riddance.
Here’s the thing that you should realize: those fillings that you had placed when you were a [...]

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Choosing the Right Cosmetic Dentist for You Part I

June 23, 2010

How can you make sure you don’t choose the wrong dentist? How do you know?
Ask for proof. Ask to see before and afters of their actual patients. Ask to hear or read the testimonials of the patients they’ve treated. See if they have testimonials from other dentists. Ask them if it’s in their comfort zone [...]

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More Than Just Looks: How Cosmetic Dentistry Can Change You Part II

June 22, 2010

So what are the other cosmetic procedures aside from teeth whitening? You may be asking yourself what other options you have to enhance your smile. One option is cosmetic contouring and the other is bonding. Let’s talk about contouring first. So, what is it?
Cosmetic contouring is artfully reshaping the length, width, edges and thickness of [...]

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More Than Looks: How Cosmetic Dentistry Can Change You

June 21, 2010

PART I: Teeth Whitening
Cosmetic procedures are more than just about looks. They also require functionality, gum health, and the correct bite. Building them to last also require an understanding of the source of your problems. Without these things, cosmetic dentistry is more likely to fail.
Let’s discuss the different types of cosmetic procedures that are available, [...]

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Myths, Mistakes and Misunderstandings Part 7

June 20, 2010

Myth 13: “My diabetes has nothing to do with my dental health.”
You couldn’t be more wrong. Fact is if you’re diabetic, you are 200% to 400% more likely to have gum disease. And, if you have dental problems, it makes your diabetes worse. And your diabetes makes your dental problems worse. It is a closed [...]

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Increase Your Smile Power With Porcelain Veneers

June 19, 2010

The television shows that demonstrated extreme smile makeovers changed the way many people think about dental care – and that is a good thing. For millions, it was the first time they really understood the power of having a beautiful smile.
One of the procedures done to help create those smiles is porcelain veneers.
Veneering literally means [...]

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