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Cosmetic dentistry is everywhere these days. With new materials, especially dental “superglues,” we’re reshaping teeth, filling gaps between teeth, restoring broken teeth, replacing missing teeth, placing lighter braces. The technique is called dental bonding, and the aesthetic result is wonderful. But it’s not forever. The American Dental Association puts the life of tooth bonding materials […]

A general dentist attends four years of dental school after college and receives training in all areas of dentistry, including fillings, crowns, cleaning teeth, root canals, extracting teeth and much more. At the completion of this training period, a dentist can either go out and open a dental practice or continue on with their education […]

With recent advances in cosmetic dental technology, what was once considered impossible can now be performed routinely. We now have the means and the know-how to treat such conditions as discolored, crooked, and missing teeth – often in one or two visits to a cosmetic dentist, and often without discomfort. Porcelain veneers have now become […]

In restorative dentistry a dental crown, or caps for teeth, look and function just like natural teeth. Your cosmetic dentist may recommend a dental crown if your tooth has enough decay that it cannot hold a filling, or if your tooth is cracked or broken and in danger of cracking down into the root if […]

In most cosmetic dentistry practices, good health and sound oral function are their primary goals. But these days, both can be acheived with a third factor in mind, good looks. Good looks are all around us. In consumer magazines, TV, media, politics, and business. Both men and women are flashing bright, near perfect smiles. It’s […]

Maybe you’ve thought about cosmetic dentistry, but felt it was a little vain to consider it. Or the appearance of your teeth never bothered you much, because your dental health is pretty good. Well, like it or not, “cosmetic” is more than skin deep. Most people form biases about others based on appearance. And, one […]

Cosmetic dentistry, these days, sometimes combines science with fine art. This requires a craftsman’s skill to make sure the tooth restoration is as attractive as it is durable. After all, your smile is too valuable to be spoiled by unnatural-looking dental veneers. The goal of a cosmetic dentist should be to provide you with an […]

Not even the most beautiful teeth can look attractive if healthy and pleasing-looking gums do not surround them. That’s because the gums frame the teeth like a picture frame frames a picture. To have a pleasing smile, the shape, color, and texture of the gums are just as important as that of the teeth they […]

It used to be that only movie stars had those dazzling brighter-than-bright teeth. But in recent years many new cosmetic dental techniques have sprung up. Nowadays, there’s no reason you can’t have a pretty smile that’s the equivalent of Marilyn’s (or Tom Cruise’s). Here are just a few of the ways a cosmetic dentist can […]

Since the beginning of time, people have battled the effects of aging in order to look and feel younger. History has repeatedly shown us that people will journey to the far ends of the earth for ways to improve and maintain a youthful appearance – whether it is in search of the fountain of youth […]