From the monthly archives:

July 2010

The Smile Dominant Face

July 31, 2010

The good news comes in the form of the “smile-dominant” face. The smile dominant face consists of a smile that is so big, bright and beautiful that it often makes facial wrinkles and blemishes fade into insignificance.
The smile dominant face looks younger. It looks healthier, more vibrant.
A patient of mine recently said, “This is better [...]

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The Mouth and Body Connection

July 30, 2010

The fact that the health of your mouth affects your body should not come as a shock. The fact that dentists are trained in separate professional schools than physicians and other health care providers means nothing other than dentistry is a specialty of health care.
So, why is there a disconnect? Why do [...]

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Do You Have Smile Power?

July 29, 2010

Are you proud of your smile? When was the last time you smiled ear to ear for a camera? Do you receive compliments on your smile? Can your smile light up a room just by walking into it? If you said “No” to any of these questions, you may want to consider [...]

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How Much of Your Teeth Show?

July 28, 2010

We know as you grow older your upper lip becomes longer. This causes your upper teeth to show far less. The lower lip gets more flaccid. These result from the effects of gravity on the face.
While the display of teeth shortens on the top as we grow older, the display of teeth on the lower [...]

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A Big Mistake: Letting Time Become the Deterrent to Treatment

July 27, 2010

A big mistake is letting the time needed to treat become the deterrent to treatment. For most people with significant cosmetic problems, it took years, even their lifetime to get in that condition. Sometimes it can take months or even a couple of years to get it fixed. Not a bad amount of time to [...]

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Spruce Up Your Summer Smile

July 26, 2010

Many people who have had a natural, good-looking smile fail to consider how they could spruce it up.
Sometimes simply whitening the teeth can make a difference. Sometimes adding a little bonding can make a difference. Sometimes just simply replacing old fillings that are dark can make a big difference.
When you check your smile out, look [...]

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The Denture Dilemma

July 23, 2010

Everyone knows that your capacity to adapt  physically decreases with age. The same stands true for your teeth. The older you are when you get dentures, the harder time you can have adapting to them.
So you’d think that getting them at a younger age would be better because one has better adaption abilities. While its [...]

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4 Reasons People Get In Trouble with Their Teeth

July 22, 2010

Reason #1
Dental decay, the old culprit that we have long known to be a problem. Thank goodness, dental decay in general is on the decline.  Even today we are making new discoveries about decay. There are at least 32 acid creating, decay causing bacteria and there are five more probable ones. That’s a little scary, [...]

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Don’t Fail To See A Need: Visit Your Dentist

July 21, 2010

One of the reasons that people don’t come and see a dentist on a regular basis is because they fail to see a need. Many may say, “I’m not in any pain. Why do I need to see a dentist?”
Boy, is that bad thinking. It gets people in trouble. And the more that this thought [...]

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How To Keep Your Teeth For A Lifetime: Part VI

July 19, 2010

Aging Teeth: 60+
If you are 60 plus, you should assess the health of your teeth. You are going to need them for a long time. Over half those age 60 will live to be in their 90’s or older.
The thought of having to live your life with permanent mouth disabilities should give you pause. For [...]

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