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What Are Porcelain Dental Veneers and Their Benefits? Dental veneers and porcelain veneers are two terms used to describe the thin coverings that bond to the front of your teeth to improve the look of your smile. Veneers are custom-made to match the color of your teeth and are resistant to staining from coffee, cigarettes, […]

Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction (TMJ dysfunction), which is commonly referred to as simply TMJ, is a medical condition that involves pain of the muscles of the head and neck, or the temporomandibular joints. TMJ dysfunction and pain present a variety of symptoms but most often include fatigue when chewing, clicking of the jaw when opening or […]

IV sedation is a type of anesthesia offered at some dental practices with advanced specialized training in dental anesthesia. Dental practices that are board-certified in IV sedation allow patients an additional aspect of a comfort compared to traditional dental offices. During IV sedation, patients can complete a large number of complex treatments efficiently. The patient […]

Dental veneers are a treatment that can subtly or dramatically enhance the look of your smile. Patients that get veneers have life-changing effects on their self-confidence and the aesthetics of their facial beauty. The process, however, is a permanent change to your smile. With so many factors that create facial beauty and a variety of […]

Your smile is the focal point of your happiness. Can you imagine being a happy and confident person, yet never smiling? It’s hard to imagine but this is actually how many people live their life. Some people don’t smile because they are unhappy, they don’t smile because they’re self-conscious about their smile. We live in […]

It’s not a secret that many people would rather go through an IRS audit than go to the dentist. Studies estimate nearly 20% of Americans are currently avoiding the dentist, and have been for years, due to severe dental anxiety, fear of the dentist, or phobia. Like all fears, dental anxiety and phobia are developed […]

We’re trying to make dental anxiety a thing of the past. Sedation dentistry also called sleep dentistry is one way to accommodate patients who are severely afraid of the dentist. Sedation isn’t just providing a medication during treatment – it’s your entire experience at a dental office. It’s catering to your comfort. It’s understanding doctor-patient […]

Some people are blessed to be born with a beautiful smile, just as some people are fortunate to have a stunning body physique. But just like exercising is essential to maintain a physique as we age, a smile requires maintenance and periodic enhancements to maintain beauty. When you see celebrities and actors in Hollywood, it […]

As is common in life, dental issues often come in bunches. Although this can sometimes be overwhelming, it is easier to correct dental issues in bunches than piecemeal overtime. Just like a home that generates incredible return on investment by renovating the kitchen and bathrooms, improvement with a smile makeover or full mouth reconstruction plan […]

Losing teeth can be a very emotional situation. The thought of missing a tooth can create anxiety, fear of how chewing will be, or make you feel older than you are. There are several options to replace missing teeth. One treatment to correct missing teeth is to place a fixed bridge, which is also called […]