Teeth whitening is the most requested cosmetic procedure in the United States, and when done properly, it’s safe and effective.  However, it’s important to properly care for your whitened teeth once the procedure is complete. This helps minimize sensitivity, prevents damage, and keeps your teeth white.  Let’s take a look at how to properly care… Read More

Veneers are a cosmetic dental solution that improve the appearance of your teeth. They are most often used in smile makeovers where the individual has stained or discolored teeth that are not responding to professional whitening treatments. Veneers can be used to help improve the spacing between the teeth by eliminating gaps, and they can… Read More

Dental bonding is a procedure that can repair and enhance your smile. Common applications are to fix chips, cracks, and other imperfections with your teeth.  Is teeth bonding right for you? We discuss who are – and who may not be – good candidates for bonding. What is Dental Bonding? Dental bonding uses a composite… Read More

Dental bonding offers an affordable, durable, and attractive solution to many common dental problems, including tooth cracks, gaps, misalignment, and cavities. Dentists may recommend dental bonding because it’s affordable, often only takes one office visit, is commonly covered by dental insurance, and produces stunning results. Practitioners might also give their patients a choice between dental… Read More

Veneers are an easy way to get a dazzling smile and cover up worn enamel and discolored or uneven teeth. Perhaps best of all, they can achieve these wonderful results with little-to-no removal of tooth structure necessary–the dentist simply bonds the thin porcelain shells to the surface of your teeth.  But not everyone is a… Read More

Direct composite veneers–more commonly known as tooth bonding–is a simple but effective procedure for repairing a tooth by applying a composite resin that “bonds” to the tooth while covering up the cosmetic damage. It’s a quick, pain-free technique that requires little prep and usually no anesthesia and can be completed in a single visit.   Here’s… Read More

Porcelain veneers are an excellent way to cover tooth chips, cracks, and discoloration. But can they become discolored themselves? Read on to learn why this stain-resistant, natural-looking remedy should give you a vibrant, confident smile for many years.    Can Porcelain Veneers Stain? The short answer is: no, porcelain veneers don’t stain. Porcelain is made… Read More

Dental veneers and braces are both popular treatments to dramatically change the look of your teeth while also correcting specific dental conditions.  Although veneers can correct mild misalignment issues, the two treatments commonly tackle different problems. Therefore, it is rarely a straight choice between getting veneers or braces. In this guide, we will cover what… Read More

Gum contouring is the name that refers to both gum lifts (removing excess tissue to treat a gummy smile) and gum grafts (replacing lost tissue to treat gum recession).  Any reshaping to improve the profile of the gum tissue by raising or lowering it is included within the umbrella of contouring.  Despite requiring slightly different… Read More

When it comes to cosmetic dentistry, dental bonding is one of the least complicated and most convenient ways to achieve noticeable results. After a bonding treatment, you won’t need to follow any strict guidelines other than a sound oral health routine.  However, there is a bit more to the story. The composite resin used in… Read More