Cosmetic Dentistry
Dentists are particular about the lab you may never see or know about. The lab is the extension of the dentist's office, preparing crowns, veneers and dentures according the to the dentist’s directions. “When your dentist is the artist designing a smile that is both beautiful to look at and functional for eating … [Read more...]
Dentists are no longer nerds in lab coats. Their training is more far-reaching than lecturing you on plaque and their work combines many artful skills. “Dentists detect diseases of the mouth; because they see their patients regularly, they are often the first to detect problems, from gingivitis to cancer and … [Read more...]
Veneers are thin, porcelain shells that fit over the front of the teeth that show when you smile. They can be placed on one or more teeth, and they restore that youthful smile, straighten teeth slightly rotated, and make uneven teeth seem the same length. “Veneers are a great solution to many cosmetic dental … [Read more...]
You can get attached to your toothbrush, but almost always because of the color or hand-feel and not because it is still effective. A worn-out toothbrush is not keeping plaque off your teeth, nor is it massaging your gums. “A worn-out toothbrush is not helping you keep a bright, white smile,” says Dr. Carol … [Read more...]
You are considering veneers and may wonder how you should prepare for your bright new smile. “Many people forget the first step in a bright smile is paying attention to your gum tissue,” says Dr. Carol Ford from her Phoenix cosmetic dentistry office. “Gums not only frame the teeth, but they are the support of … [Read more...]
If you heard, some years ago, that you are not a good candidate for implants, it may be time to bring up the issue again with your dentist. “Changes in implants, both in the techniques and in the design of the implants now allow patients who could not have implants before to have a bright, new smile with permanent … [Read more...]
Dentists are particular about the lab you may never see or know about. The lab is the extension of the … [Read More...]