September 2014 Blog Posts (11)

Cosmetic dentistry gives an experienced cosmetic dentist the ability to transform any smile from ordinary to extraordinary.Porcelain veneers can be a major component in that transformation. Unfortunately, not every patient who wants porcelain veneers is a good candidate for them.…

It has been said that the only thing in life that is constant is change. The same can be said for our smiles. As we age, our smiles change. This occurs when we are younger with new teeth erupting, loss of teeth as we get older, or even just teeth being misaligned. Ever wonder why teeth are constantly on the move?

Teeth Moving Factors

-Genetics. This always plays a role when it…

Bleeding gums are often an indication of poor dental hygiene or gum diseases. In some cases they may be a symptom of some underlying health issue. In rare cases, they may be a sign of a serious problem such as heart disease or cancer. If you have been suffering from bleeding gums for a prolonged period, then it definitely warrants a need for medical intervention. Your dentist will be able to ascertain a cause behind bleeding gums and suggest an appropriate remedy.

Bleeding…

Billboards On High Traffic Roads In The Area of Your Practice Will Help To Bring In New Clients.

If your child’s presses up against his teeth or behind them while swallowing, he may have a condition known as orofacial myofunctional disorder (OMD), colloquially called tongue thrust.

Some cases of tongue thrust see the child moving his tongue to the side of his mouth, instead of forward toward his teeth. In addition, your child could position his tongue improperly while at rest. If so, it may lie too far forward in your child’s mouth.

You also might notice…

Word of mouth advertising has always been the best most inexpensive source of new clients for dental practices.

We all have had to deal with the annoyance of removing a Yellow Pages directory from our front doorstep only to place it directly in the trash.  You would be surprised at the fact there are many Americans who still use the Yellow Pages and have a land line telephone in their home.  

Many of these individual are baby boomers that are late in retirement age.  Dental practices cater…

What is Zirconia?

Zirconia or Zirconium Oxide is a powdered metal that is used to produce dental Zirconia or frameworks or even dental substructures like bridges and crowns. It is a replacement for the earlier used gold and silver. Zirconia gives a whiter look to the teeth and is transparent for x-rays.

What is a Zirconia Crown used for?

A Zirconia crown is a wonderful cap that helps cover chipped, disfigured, broken or stained teeth. The crown makes…

Stress is the body’s internal and external reaction to a change that requires a physical, mental or emotional response. Stress can come from any situation or thought that makes you feel frustrated, angry, nervous, or anxious.

Too much stress is known to be bad for us but did you know that stress can also cause issues to your …

The word “Zirconia” is derived from Zirconium Oxide, a white powdered ceramic metal like substance to craft frameworks for crowns, bridges and other dental substructures. It is significantly utilized in superficial dentistry to ensure restoration of a whiter appearance and translucency of the tooth. Zirconium crowns are the ideal solution to several dental issues caused due to unhealthy eating and drinking habits that encompass consumption of antibiotics, tobacco, carbonated drinks, coffee,…