Posts Categorized: Cosmetic Dentistry

Q&A: Can I Feel Confident About Whitening?

There’s something that seems to happen to many of our patients who consider teeth whitening. They feel excited about the idea of whitening but when it comes to the reality: Hesitation sets in. Are you someone who would love a whiter smile but you don’t really feel confident about scheduling this cosmetic treatment? We will… Read more »

3 Reasons Your Friends Vote Against Your Cosmetic Care

So, you finally decide that you’re ready to go through with receiving cosmetic care to make your smile look absolutely gorgeous. However, right after you schedule your treatment, a friend (or several) votes against the idea, telling you that you shouldn’t go through with it. Why on earth would your friend not want you to… Read more »

Bonding Plus Contouring: Your Questions

You may notice that dental bonding and contouring often appear together when you’re discussing cosmetic dentistry or when you’re researching it online. What you might not be able to figure out very easily, though, is whether they can be used at the same time, which one is which, and whether one (or both) will work for… Read more »

Cracks, Craze Lines, Cosmetic Care, And More

There’s something about discovering what looks like a crack in your tooth that can be quite alarming. The good news is that sometimes, it’s just a little tiny crack that won’t hurt your oral health (even if it looks somewhat unsightly). Then of course, there are serious cracks that will require serious attention. To help you… Read more »

Customizable, Cosmetic Composite: What Is It?

You might hear us reference “composite” when we’re talking about a plan we have to fix your tooth. Perhaps we are talking about repairing damage that has occurred due to a cavity. Maybe you are coming to us because of cosmetic concerns that include missing tissue (or something you need to camouflage). Whatever the case,… Read more »

Dental Contouring Q&A: Let’s Review

When you realize you need to make some changes to your smile because it’s just not looking so great but you don’t know where to begin, it’s a good idea to start with the problem and the goal. If your problem is that you have some unsightly issues and your goal is to smooth your teeth,… Read more »

Q&A: Pathways Toward Whiter Teeth

Do you wonder what it will really take to arrive at a whiter smile? Have you been trying to figure out whether teeth whitening is essential for you, if you qualify for something else, if you can just make your smile look better on your own, and more? We suggest you don’t spend another minute… Read more »

When You Want A Whiter Smile: Questions To Ask

When you want a whiter smile, you know that teeth whitening is an option. However, you may not necessarily know without a shadow of a doubt that it’s the right choice for you. Then, beyond which treatment is the best, you may have some additional inquiries, such as, “Hey, when can we get the ball… Read more »

Q&A: Are My Teeth Too Short?

Do you feel like your teeth are too short? Perhaps just one tooth out of your entire smile appears too short and you are curious about what you can to do lengthen this tooth, so your smile looks even. The good news is that while we cannot exactly make your teeth grow, we can certainly… Read more »

Quiz: Medication Side Effects And Your Smile

Are you curious about the way medication can affect your oral health and the way your smile looks? Have you, until recently, never made the connection between the two? After all, if a certain type of drug can cause side effects, it’s entirely possible that it can have some impact on your mouth, right? Actually,… Read more »