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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 […]

A smile makeover with porcelain veneers is much like renovating a home. If you’ve ever watched HGTV, you know there are dozens of house flipping shows. The premises of the shows are all based on the same principle— renovating a home builds immense value. If you watch enough episodes, you’ll notice that real estate investors […]

Are you looking for an alternative to traditional dentures? If so, implant-retained dentures may be right for you. Many people find dentures to be uncomfortable and inconvenient, but implant retained dentures can resolve some of the issues found in normal dentures. Keep reading to learn more about this increasingly popular style of dentures, and learn […]

A gummy smile is when a patient shows too much gum compared to the ideal when they smile. The gummy smile is one of the most common cosmetic concerns. If you are self-conscious about a gummy smile, there are options available to enhance the beauty of your smile through gummy smile reduction and lip lowering.. […]

A smile is a very powerful part of every one of us. A smile can change your mood, decrease stress, and turn a bad day completely around. But when your smile is a source of stress or self-consciousness, it begins to weigh on your ability to thrive. If you have broken, discolored, stained, misaligned, misshapen, […]

Do you wish you could sleep through your dental treatment? For many patients, sleep dentistry is revolutionizing their dental treatment. Sleep dentistry is also known as oral sedation dentistry. Sedation dentistry involves the use of medications designed to calm, relax, or even allow the patient to sleep through their dental treatment. A dentist performs sedation […]

Are you self-conscious about the way your gums show when you smile? Having a gummy smile is a common cosmetic concern that many patients feel embarrassed about for many years of their lives. If a gummy smile is something that has been bothering you, please know there are options to enhance your smile to restore […]

Wisdom teeth erupt in all shapes, sizes, and orientations which often leads to problematic and painful eruption usually in the late teeth years or early 20s. Wisdom teeth are the final teeth to develop in the mouth.  There are typically four wisdom teeth in total, but often wisdom teeth cause the majority of dental issues […]