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Tooth whitening has become a big business. On the shelves of any grocery store or drug store, you can find numerous at-home treatments to whiten your teeth, from whitening toothpastes to gel treatments applied with plastic trays. Many people choose to use this approach to whiten their teeth, assuming that the results they get will […]

Many factors can contribute to the darkening of the surfaces of the teeth. Some of these are controllable, while others are not. Some major contributing factors to discoloration include : Strongly colored foods and beverages such as coffee, tea, and certain fruits and vegetables Cracking and other surface damage to the enamel Everyday wear and tear

If you avoid smiling because you’re self-conscious about defects in your teeth, it could be holding you back in several aspects of your life, including your career. Various studies have shown that people have a greater level of confidence and smile significantly more, when they have well-maintained teeth. The studies also strongly indicate that your

High-quality, custom-made porcelain veneers can produce changes in your smile beyond what you might initially expect. Aside from covering severe discoloration, cracks, chips, or other defects in the teeth, they can also fill in gaps between the teeth or give teeth the appearance of being straighter and more perfectly aligned.   If you have small

Studies are continuing to come forward associating diseases of the gums with other systemic diseases. Heart disease, diabetes, kidney disease, preterm labor, osteoporosis, Alzheimer”s disease, and even some types of cancers have all been linked in many new studies to oral health conditions. The International Journal Of Cardiology and the New England Journal of Medicine

We are so excited about our recent certification as an Invisalign Preferred Provider. This new level of certification means we have completed extra continuing education and extra cases to give us a new level of expertise above the traditional provider. Invisalign continues to improve their products, and we are committed to keeping updated on this

We are pleased to announce we have just joined several dental Preferred Provider Organizations (PPO). We now are on Metlife, Delta, Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Humana, Concordia, Aetna, Assurant, and others. We are awaiting our final approvals for United Health care, Securecare, Banner, and Principle and others. With the difficult economic times we hope

As you get older, various changes in your health and in your body increase the challenge of effective dental care and hygiene. Arthritis can make it difficult to brush and floss thoroughly. Normal wear and tear on the teeth can cause various problems like discoloration, cracking, chipping, or severe decay. New medications necessary because of

Crowded, crooked teeth are just unsightly and the best reason for braces, right? Not so fast – there are other reasons to correct that snaggly smile that have nothing to do with vanity.   A crowded smile can make it very difficult to keep your teeth as clean as you would like to. The jam-packed

Malocclusion is the term dentists use to describe an overbite or underbite. An overbite is a common orthodontic condition in which the upper teeth over lap or fall over the lower arch of teeth. An under bite occurs when the upper teeth fit inside the arch of the lower teeth. While an overbite may be