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4 Mistakes You Can Make When Whitening Your Teeth

Do you have discolored teeth that cause you to feel self-conscious when you smile? You may be considering the possibilities of teeth whitening to make your smile radiant and bright. Before rushing out and getting a kit to whiten your teeth, you need to know about some potential mistakes that you should avoid making. Whitening Teeth That Are Unhealthy If you have teeth that are not healthy, and you whiten them, it can make your teeth worse. Read More 

4 Ways To Have A Better Smile

Being able to feel your best and confident about your appearance may mean having a nice smile.  The key to making this happen can be as simple as having a consultation with your cosmetic dental professional. This will allow you to learn the various dental methods used to enhance your current smile and find out the one that is best to meet your individual needs. Teeth Whitening Who doesn't want to have whiter teeth? Read More 

3 Tips For Maintaining Your Temporary Bridge Until Your Permanent Bridge Is Installed

While you are waiting for your permanent bridge to be installed your dentist will give you a temporary bridge. This bridge is designed to cover any missing teeth and make your smile appear uniform. The temporary bridge is applied using a soft paste that makes the bridge easy to remove and reapply. While the bridge is only temporary, it can become damaged or cracked if it is mistreated. The bridge is constructed out of plastic, therefore, it is more susceptible to damage. Read More 

3 Reasons Why Dental Implant Complications Can Happen

Dental implants have been very successful at replacing missing teeth since the 1970s, with a 98% success rate to prove it. Successful surgeries result in an implant that is a permanent fixture of the mouth due to the titanium that forms a bond with the jawbone. While it is rare, complications can happen that involve the implant breaking and needing to be removed. Here are 3 reasons these complications can happen. Read More 

Using A Porcelain Inlay Or Onlay Instead Of A Crown

If you have an area on the biting surface of one of your teeth where decay was present, and it is currently covered with a filling that needs to be removed due to aging, your dentist may recommend having a crown placed over the area. Some dentists use the process of placing an inlay or onlay over the area instead. It is risky to place another filling over an area on a tooth with substantial decay, as the removal of the old filling often takes additional portions of the original tooth with it. Read More