You’ve probably noticed “natural” products popping up in stores – even in the oral hygiene section. So what exactly does it mean for toothpaste to be “natural”? The biggest difference between natural toothpaste and the others is what natural toothpaste doesn’t contain: Artificial sweeteners: Some toothpaste contains sweeteners such as saccharin. Natural toothpaste contains natural
You might be surprised to learn that your smile size could be conveying a lot more about you than just looking happy. Some studies show that having a big, wide grin might actually mean you could have a longer lifespan. The reason here boiling down to the fact that smiling is related to positive feelings
Today is “Eat a Red Apple Day”! You’ve probably heard that an apple a day keeps the doctor away. But did you know they are also good for your teeth? What about all those other foods that go CRUNCH? This week we’re breaking down the best and worst crisp and crunchy foods for your teeth.
Once again it’s that time to think about making resolutions for the New Year. You probably already have some ideas about what you want to accomplish in 2015, but here are some new things to resolve to do (including a few for your mouth!): Run a marathon: Make this the year you do your first
A full-mouth restoration, also referred to as a full-mouth reconstruction, involves several cosmetic dentistry procedures designed to improve the health and appearance of your smile. Restorations are usually recommended for clients who have teeth that are damaged, worn down, or missing completely. Not only do damaged teeth negatively impact your smile appearance, they can also
Inlays and onlays are dental restorations used by a select number of dentists. In certain cases, inlays and onlays are a conservative alternative to full coverage dental crowns. Also known as indirect fillings, inlays and onlays offer a well-fitting, stronger, longer lasting reparative solution to tooth decay or similar damage. These restorations are beneficial from
Dental veneers (sometimes called porcelain veneers or dental porcelain laminates) are wafer-thin, custom-made shells of tooth-colored materials designed to cover the front surface of teeth to improve your appearance. These shells are bonded to the front of the teeth changing their color, shape, size, or length. Dental veneers can be made from porcelain or from
Cosmetic periodontal procedures are a conventional way to cover unsightly, sensitive, or exposed root surfaces and to prevent future gum recession. If you are unhappy with the appearance of short, unsightly teeth this can be greatly improved by a combination of periodontal procedures by Dr. Malekzadeh and cosmetic dentistry by your dentist.
Many people suffer from dental phobias and have anxiety about dental procedures. Since the 1840s, dentists have used sedation and general anesthesia to greatly reduce, and even eliminate, these anxieties during dental treatments. Dentists frequently use a combination of sedation to relieve fear and local anesthetic to numb pain prior to performing a dental procedure.
