Category: Aesthetics Articles

One of the most common mistakes that people make is visiting their dentist ONLY when they already have a toothache. Usually, initial stages of tooth decay can be reversed by practicing good oral hygiene, but when caries has progressed to the deeper layers of your tooth, causing pain and sensitivity, the symptoms cannot be reversed […]

Everyone wants to be at the front of the crowd, plane, or line at the DMV, and this is no different when it comes to your teeth. As we age, our teeth have a tendency to shift towards the front or midline (dental vocab. word of the day is, ‘mesial’) from the back (‘distal’) of […]

Stained or discolored teeth can turn an otherwise attractive smile into a an unsightly grin. Even though it may only be a cosmetic issue, it can also impact your ability to interact with the world at large. While there are two basic causes of discolored teeth, intrinsic (internal) and extrinsic (external), discolored teeth can also […]

That’s me. Smiling. What am I smiling about? It could be my dog sitting and wagging his tail while farting, any scene with ‘Bubbles’ from “The Trailer Park Boys,” or driving up to the toll booth to find the attendant has gone on a break and I don’t have to pay! Those are all things […]

According to a study from the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, patients spent an estimated $372 million on dental veneers. That’s a lot of hard-earned money invested in Hollywood smiles. If you’re considering dental veneers as a way to improve your own smile, be sure to do your homework so you can help ensure you’re […]

By Dr. Gerald Curatola, Published September 24, 2008, FoxNews.com Crooked teeth have been a problem since 50,000 BC according to archaeologists who have found ancient Greek orthodontic appliances-the precursor to today’s braces. When it comes to modern braces, it’s not just kids anymore. According to the American Association of Orthodontists, the number of adults opting for orthodontia […]

Clear aligner therapy is a lot like traditional braces in for correcting a variety of orthodontic issues (crooked teeth, crowded teeth, gaps, bite misalignments, etc). However, invisible braces are a discreet and convenient alternative in some instances. Clear aligners work using a series of clear, removable “trays” that are custom fit to your teeth and […]