Cosmetic Dental Blog

Dental problems – parents assume they’re nothing to worry about until the time the child turns 5 or starts to complain about a toothache. However, it might come as a surprise to most parents that the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends the first dental visit take place soon after a child’s 1st birthday. Although […]

There are a number of teeth-whitening options on the market, but many of them are ineffective, messy, and inconvenient. The brilliant teeth-whitening device GLO (Guided Light Optic) is a great way to get dazzling teeth so you can flaunt a bright white smile. If you have always wanted a perfect set of white teeth, then […]

Dental check-ups are extremely important for maintaining oral health. Healthy teeth and hygiene are important to prolong the health of your teeth. However, most of us dread the pain that comes associated with dental treatments, be it root canals or cavities. In most cases, however, patients are given sedatives to help ease the discomfort and […]

Endosseous implants, commonly called dental implants, act as anchors to support weakened teeth and teeth with various issues. If a prosthetic component like a denture or crown is added to a tooth, the dental implant helps add extra support to the prosthetic element. What Is a Dental Implant? A dental implant is often a metal […]

Waiting endlessly for your turn at the dentist’s office and scheduling multiple visits to repair damaged teeth. More waiting to get the crown fitted. If this is not your idea of a fun day, it’s time to think CEREC. Chairside Economical Restorations of Esthetic Ceramic, or CEREC, have reduced the pain and waiting time associated […]

The thought of visiting the dentist can be an intimidating experience, even for adults. You may never know what a visit will have in store for you, but one thing is for certain: regular visits are extremely important for your oral health. This also applies to your child. When you’re taking your child for his […]

Most people get cavities at some point in their lives and need a dentist to treat them. The majority of dentists make use of amalgam fillings when treating cavities. These metal fillings can contain a mix of tin, silver, nickel, and mercury. Unfortunately, metal fillings have a chance of shrinking and expanding when exposed to […]

Dental bonding refers to a cosmetic procedure in which a dentist applies a resin material (matching the color of your tooth) and hardens it using a special light. This helps in bonding the resin material to your tooth to enhance your smile. Dental bonding is typically done for repairing a chipped, decayed, discolored, or fractured […]

Porcelain veneers, also called dental veneers or dental porcelain laminates, are very thin shells made out of porcelain or resin composite materials designed to have the same color as a person’s healthy teeth. They are placed over a tooth in order to improve the tooth’s appearance or to protect the surface of the tooth from […]

It’s an unfortunate fact that most of us shudder at the thought of scheduling a visit to the dentist. More often than not, we tend to attempt to grin and bear the pain of a toothache rather than sign up for an intimidating dental appointment. If you are a person who dreads the thought of […]