Cosmetic Dentistry

Who Wants Whiter Teeth?

Whitening, or bleaching, is a way to lighten teeth without bonding material to the teeth or removing any sound tooth structure. In this respect, it’s one of the most conservative cosmetic procedures we have. Here’s how it works. How does whitening work? Typically for in-office appointments, we'll [...]

By |2013-08-13T00:00:43-07:00August 13, 2013|Cosmetic Dentistry|Comments Off on Who Wants Whiter Teeth?

What’s Your Smile Say?

The most famous smile in history belongs to Leonardo da Vinci's famous painting, the Mona Lisa. Generations of art analysts have speculated over its meaning. Seductive? Bashful? Secretly knowing? Or could it be, given her upturned—but firmly closed lips, that she was ashamed of showing her teeth? [...]

By |2013-07-09T00:00:26-07:00July 9, 2013|Cosmetic Dentistry|Comments Off on What’s Your Smile Say?

Cosmetic Bonding: Your Solution to a Brighter Smile?

While cosmetic bonding is well over 25 years old, improvements in the materials have recently made bonding one of the hottest item in dentistry. Bonding is a procedure in which a white plastic filling can be applied to the natural outer surface of the tooth. We can take [...]

By |2013-03-12T00:00:14-07:00March 12, 2013|Cosmetic Dentistry|Comments Off on Cosmetic Bonding: Your Solution to a Brighter Smile?

Tooth-Colored Fillings—Now You See ‘em…

For those of you who feel a mouth full of silver or gold fillings is cosmetically appealing, you need not read any further. However, if you’re like me, and prefer your fillings to look like natural teeth, then I have good news for you. Due to advances [...]

By |2012-11-27T00:00:54-08:00November 27, 2012|Cosmetic Dentistry|Comments Off on Tooth-Colored Fillings—Now You See ‘em…

Bonding Your Way to a Beautiful Smile!

What is bonding? The application of a tooth-like substance to change tooth shape or color, increase size, or repair a defect. Bonding is a multi-layered process in which durable, enamel-like composite plastic is applied to the tooth, then exposed to a special light to harden or "cure" the [...]

By |2012-11-20T00:00:40-08:00November 20, 2012|Cosmetic Dentistry|Comments Off on Bonding Your Way to a Beautiful Smile!

Teeth Whitening Facts

Is your wedding approaching and you want your smile to be its brightest? Or maybe you have an important speaking engagement? Whatever the reason, tooth whitening isn't just for the movie stars, and it isn't just for one day. Many people have their teeth whitened, and probably millions more [...]

By |2012-07-24T08:00:10-07:00July 24, 2012|Cosmetic Dentistry|Comments Off on Teeth Whitening Facts

Porcelain Veneers—A Beautiful Alternative

What are porcelain veneers? Porcelain veneers are ultra-thin shells of ceramic material bonded to the front of teeth. They require little or no anesthesia, and can be the ideal choice for improving the appearance of the front teeth. They can mask discolorations, brighten teeth, and improve a [...]

By |2012-07-10T08:00:45-07:00July 10, 2012|Cosmetic Dentistry|Comments Off on Porcelain Veneers—A Beautiful Alternative

A Brighter Smile With Teeth Whitening

No doubt about it. We’re living longer, we’re living better. All that effort put into diet and exercise is paying off. And while you’re going through your paces on the treadmill, do consider another part of you that might need a bit of improvement: your smile. With [...]

By |2012-01-24T00:39:15-08:00January 24, 2012|Cosmetic Dentistry|Comments Off on A Brighter Smile With Teeth Whitening