When it comes to tooth discoloration, there are multiple culprits. When you think about tooth discoloration, your mind may go directly to stains left over from actions like drinking coffee or red wine, or smoking. This is what is referred to as extrinsic discoloration. If your teeth are affected by extrinsic stains, a cosmetic whitening… Read more »
Category: Cosmetic Dentistry
Restoring Your Smile After A Dental Injury
Do you know what to do in the event of a dental emergency? Unfortunately, a set of otherwise healthy teeth can be disrupted by physical trauma. If an injury has left you with a tooth that is cracked, broken, loosened, or knocked out, you should see your dentist as soon as possible. If the damage… Read more »
Improving Your Smile With Porcelain Veneers
If you have several issues with the quality of your smile, you may imagine it will take several cosmetic treatments before you have the look you want. However, porcelain veneers can address multiple flaws with your teeth with one procedure. Porcelain veneers are a slim, semi-translucent shell that can be affixed over several teeth. The… Read more »
Finding The Right Cosmetic Treatment For You
If you are concerned about the appearance of your teeth, you may be interested in addressing the problem with a cosmetic treatment from your dentist. However, you may not know what treatment will best address your concerns. If you are unhappy with the color of your teeth, you may be interested in teeth whitening. If… Read more »
Fully Treating A Damaged Tooth
A physical injury to a tooth can require a range of treatments. A cracked tooth may need treatment for an infection, while also needing a remedy for the physical signs of damage. A tooth may become discolored after trauma. If the tooth is too badly damaged to function on its own, you may require a… Read more »
A Detailed Look at Food and Teeth Stains
The fact that food can stain teeth should be no great revelation. After all, given the rich, dark pigments that many of our favorite foods and beverages share, staining seems almost inevitable. Still, that does not make the burden of tooth stains any lighter to bear. When you understand how foods stain teeth, preventing the… Read more »
When Your Tooth Is Chipped
A chipped tooth isn’t always a dental emergency. If the damage is superficial, then the only thing immediately affected might be your smile’s appearance. Sometimes, though, the harm done to your tooth can place it at risk, or the damage can grow worse over time and lead to more dental health issues. When your tooth… Read more »
Porcelain Veneers: Essential FAQs
Surprisingly strong and exceedingly lifelike, porcelain veneers make up a crucial part of many smile makeover treatment plans. While many people assume that “getting veneers” means having these thin sheaths of porcelain placed on all the front teeth, some cosmetic treatment plans only include veneering one or two teeth. Our frequently asked questions are designed… Read more »
FAQs About Teeth Whitening Alternatives
No matter what type of professional teeth whitening system you choose, you can trust that it will reliably remove most types of tooth stains. However, there are certain types of tooth stains that cannot be removed via traditional whitening products. These include the severe brown or grey discolorations caused by some kinds of medications and… Read more »
The Pros and Cons of Teeth Whitening
Are you considering a smile makeover? One of the most popular cosmetic dentistry procedures to improve the appearance of teeth is teeth whitening. You may want to consider the pros and cons of teeth whitening before you make the decision to try professional teeth whitening treatment. While there are some drawbacks to consider, you may… Read more »