From the category archives:

Smile Makeovers

Porcelain Veneers for the Ultimate Smile

April 25, 2011

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 that they really understood the power of having a beautiful smile.

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Caution: If Your Teeth Are Worn

April 18, 2011

For many people looking to correct excessively worn teeth, cosmetic dentistry can be a real bonanza… when it is done as part of a total plan that includes solving why you wore done your teeth in the first place!

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Tooth Contouring for a Softer, More Attractive Smile

November 9, 2010

Mother Nature didn’t bless everyone with perfectly shaped teeth. On the contrary, many people have sharp, fanglike eye teeth or serrated edges on front teeth. Sometimes an accident can chip a tooth so that even if it was beautiful to begin with, it now looks jagged. The good news is, you if you need only [...]

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Do Your Teeth Need a Boost? John’s Story

September 7, 2010

John was a financial consultant.  He announced his position when we first met.  I never knew what “financial consultant”  meant.  He told me he helped people plan for their financial futures, make investments and manage risks.  He was quite expressive.  At age 47, he was well into his career.
“I’m looking for a boost.  I’ve noticed [...]

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Dental Myths, Mistakes and Misunderstandings Part 12

August 30, 2010

Dental expense and bad breath are the topic of conversation today as we continue our series on dental myths, mistakes and misunderstandings.
Myth 24: “Dentistry is expensive.”
“Yes, it is,” and, “No, it isn’t.”
If you look at the total fees for care, dentistry or what we call “maintenance” or “check-up” dentistry is pretty reasonable. [...]

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What About Partial Dentures?

August 21, 2010

What About Partial Dentures…

Given the choice between having no teeth or wearing a full denture, the partial denture can be a better choice. Why? Because a well-made partial denture distributes the bite force onto the remaining teeth as much as possible, away from the bone. This requires the partial denture to be rigid, usually made [...]

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A Second Chance at a Beautiful Smile

August 20, 2010

Georgia’s Story
Georgia came to us at the age of 62. She was just about to retire when she came across some articles on the internet that spurred her visit.
“Doc, I want to live the rest of my life as long as I can with the highest quality possible.
I know that keeping my teeth and [...]

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Dental Implants – Here’s How It Works

August 13, 2010

The steps of the implant procedure itself: If there is a damaged tooth that must be removed, it is removed comfortably. Once the tooth is removed an assessment is made on whether to place an implant at the same time or let the site heal where the tooth was.
If the site needs to heal, a [...]

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Does Your Smile Look The Part?

August 8, 2010

Romance is in the air, but does your smile look the part? Dr. Martin discusses how your smile affects the way other people perceive you.

Do you have a healthy smile? Do you need a dentist who can work with you to rejuvenate your smile? Our doctor and staff are here to help. [...]

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Will the smile determine the next Idol?

March 31, 2009

 
Everyone knows that confidence is everything when you are on stage performing.  So which American Idol contestant has the smile power and confidence it will take to win America over? 
 There is a direct correlation between your smile and your success.  People with bright beautiful smiles have the confidence it takes to get ahead in [...]

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