Do you participate in a health savings plan? Have you used your dental insurance to its full potential this year? Before the fiscal year is up, make sure you maximize your insurance benefits. While cosmetic dentistry may not typically be an area that is covered by dental insurance, there are exceptions to the rule.
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Posted on: Nov 30 2011
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By: staff
We often mention that our smile makeovers include diode laser gum correction. If you’ve ever wondered what this method actually entails, here’s an explanation. Your smile’s appearance is influenced not just by the look of your teeth, but also the look of your gums. Some patients have gums that extend too far over the tops […]
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Posted on: Nov 9 2011
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By: staff
Competing in a beauty pageant? A perfect smile is as much of a requirement as the gowns, hairspray, lipstick, and poise. If you’re looking for one truly impactful way to enhance your natural beauty, a smile makeover is it. There are even perks to a smile makeover that go beyond the obvious. When your bite […]
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Posted on: Nov 3 2011
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By: staff
Twilight. True Blood. The Vampire Diaries. The vampire rage shows no sign of dying down anytime soon – and neither does the wish of some people to have their own set of fangs. Unless you exhibit some fairly obvious signs of vampirism, we won’t be creating any smile makeovers with pointy incisors – but what […]
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Posted on: Oct 20 2011
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By: staff
There is good news and bad news for the baby boomer generation when it comes to the state of their oral health. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, baby boomers are the first generation where the majority will maintain their natural teeth over their entire lifetime, mainly thanks to fluoride toothpastes and […]
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Posted on: Oct 13 2011
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By: staff
How often do you brush? Floss? Get a teeth cleaning? The condition of your gums and teeth affects how involved your smile makeover will be. October is National Dental Hygiene Month. We will have an easier time creating your new grin if your oral health is in tip-top shape, plus it will be a less […]
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Posted on: Oct 5 2011
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By: staff
It’s autumn, the leaves are changing, the air has a chill. How’s the state of your oral health? Holding strong or falling short? This is the time of year when people try to cling to summer just a little longer, refusing to put away the flip-flops or drag out the heavy sweaters. Does the same […]
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Posted on: Sep 22 2011
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By: staff
The third week in September is National Unmarried and Single Americans Week, and the condition of your smile can affect your chances of finding love. Like the Millionaire Matchmaker says, “Everyone wants love. But not everyone finds it.” We know one way that can exponentially improve your ability to find love – a smile makeover. […]
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Posted on: Sep 14 2011
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By: staff
Is middle-age chasing you down? Have your years done a number on your smile? As you age, it’s common to see signs of yellowing – and no amount of whitening treatments can truly make a dent. You may have old fillings that are wearing out, molars that are breaking, bad breath – it all adds […]
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Posted on: Sep 8 2011
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By: staff
Do you feel like your face appears sunken in? Botox isn’t going to fix the problem – it’s those dentures that are aging your features. Wearing a denture accelerates bone loss. As a result, a denture-wearer’s dentures have to be relined to fit their mouth, leading to more bone loss. It’s an unfortunate cycle that […]
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Posted on: Aug 26 2011
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By: staff