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Cosmetic Dentistry and Choosing Your Smile

Cosmetic Dentistry: A Field of Its Own Cosmetic dentistry is about aesthetics. In this regard it’s more similar to art than science. It’s a practice in appearance over function. This Read More

Dentist's Advice: Stop Flossing!

Share onYep, you read that right: I’m a dentist and I’m suggesting that you throw away your floss.When I first advise my patients to stop flossing, they usually look at me like I’m crazy—it's been ingrained in their minds that flossing is essential to their health. Unfortunately, most dentists’ advice around flossing is misguided.As you well know, an inordinate amount of food gets stuck between our teeth after meals. Traditionally, we've been taught to use a thin, waxy string to…

Insiders' Guide: How to Get Really Clean Teeth

What are Dental Veneers, and When are They Used?

Strikingly-white, straight, perfect teeth. It’s something we all want – and especially so during our teen years. Whitening kits and toothpastes can help, and sneak-arounds like sipping coffee and soda through a straw can also aid the cause. But what do you do when one of your kid’s teeth gets cracked or chipped – or is genetically off-color or misshapen? Dental veneers may be the answerWhat is a Veneer?A "veneer" is a wafer-thin layer of material molded to the surface of…

Oral health secrets for a red carpet-ready smile

Do you want to pin down your appearance? And while there are about a million different ways you could take your beauty look, I believe a bright smile goes well

Why oral piercing is a bad idea

Oy! So your teenager wants to get a piercing. And not just a cute little earring, but a cool one that expresses her individuality, and wait a minute, she wants it in her tongue. What’s a par…

50 Dentist Secrets: DDMs Share Hygiene Advice on Teeth, Gums and More 

Dentists from across the country tell us what they're really thinking as they peer at our teeth.

6 Reasons to Keep Going to the Dentist as an Adult

Growing up, many of us learned the value of brushing our teeth twice a day, flossing and visiting a dentist twice per year. But we shouldn’t outgrow these habits – they’re just as important if you’re an adult.Here are six reasons why you need to keep going to the dentist and practicing consistent oral care as an adult, according to Dr. Ashley Chouinard, Dental Hygiene Department Chair at Herzing University:

Why Early Dental Visits Could Brighten Your Child's Dental Health Future

By the time your child reaches their first birthday, they may have only a handful of primary teeth. So, should you schedule their first dental visit or wait until they're older?Absolutely schedule it—a dental visit at age one is one of the most important steps you can take to protect and promo

Dieting and Dental Health

Giving up processed foods and artificial sugars is a great way to improve our overall health, but sometimes our “healthy” habits can actually deprive us of vital nutrients. Internal health is an important factor when it comes to oral hygiene, and cutting meat, dairy products or sugars out of your diet could lead to serious…

Esthetic Dentistry for the Older Patient

In the United States there will be 70 million seniors by 2030. This presentation discusses how to incorporate the older patient into our practice and do profitable esthetic dentistry. How to operate a profitable practice that has a focus in treatment on the older patient, from obtaining consent to marketing is discussed as well as how esthetic dentistry is performed when patients have medical issues, difficulty getting to the office and poor home care.

How To Find The Best Dentist In My Area

How To Find The Best Dentist In My Area - Start by asking yourself a few questions, Is the dentist a member of the ADA, what is their philosophy and more.

Top Ways Dentists Can Help You Get a Better Smile

We all know that dentists can help us get a healthier, stronger smile by providing regular teeth cleanings and diagnosing and treating ...

Overcoming Common Dental Fears

Learn more about how you can overcome your fears or anxiety around going to the dentist, ensuring a stress-free visit. Your smile will thank you!

Choose Cosmetic Dentistry You'll Love

If you're interested in transforming your smile but don't want to undergo invasive treatment, we offer cosmetic treatments that will suit your needs.

Find Affordable Dental Care

Search this database to find affordable dental clinics near you: dental schools, dental hygiene programs, Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), local and state health departments, and low-cost or sliding scale dental clinics.