Can you imagine having diamond chips implanted in your teeth, or maybe getting a tattoo on one of your canines? OK, maybe not. But even if you’re not into the more extreme cosmetic dentistry procedures, you might benefit from a simple tooth whitening or laser gum treatment. I’ve had a few cosmetic dental procedures of my own, and I can tell you that brightening up my smile has really improved my life. Learning more about the procedures available may help you decide whether a consult with a cosmetic dentist could help you. Check out my blog for all the information you ever wanted to know about improving your smile with cosmetic dentistry.
Posted on: 30 July 2016
You spend a lot of time and effort keeping your teeth as white as they can be. That can be difficult when you enjoy red wine. Luckily, you don't have to give up red wine just to keep your teeth white. If you've switched to white wine to avoid stains, you can switch back. Here are four simple steps you can take to keep those red wine stains off your pearly white teeth.
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Posted on: 7 June 2016
No matter how many times parents remind children to brush their teeth before bed, few children love all the work that's involved in taking excellent care of their teeth. In fact, some kids can inadvertently develop some pretty bad dental habits that they need to break right away. If your kids have done the following, be sure to take action to help them develop new, healthier habits.
Drinking Before Bed
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Posted on: 7 June 2016
Paramolars are rare spare molars that grow alongside the traditional row of molars. The paramolars tend to be much smaller than the other molars but the small size doesn't mean the extra tooth can't cause some major problems. There are some potential dental care treatments that might be needed when a paramolar is present and causing problems for your other teeth.
Braces to Treat Crowding
Teeth grow into proper position following the path of the shed baby teeth.
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Posted on: 7 June 2016
Cleidocranial dysplasia is a rare genetic condition that effects the bones and, as a side effect, the development and appearance of the teeth. There are a few different dental problems associated with the condition and the treatment method will depend on the combination of symptoms present.
Here are a few of the ways a dentist can help treat the symptoms of cleidocranial dysplasia.
Orthodontics for Crowding
Dental crowding is a common symptom due to the late presence of baby teeth and the late emergence of adult teeth.
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