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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…

Top 5 Foods Known to Cause Bad Breath

Some foods cause such bad breath it seems almost impossible to alleviate. Here are the top five foods known to cause unpleasant breath and the reasons why.

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

What is Dental Phobia and Dental Anxiety

Dental phobia and dental anxiety can make it very difficult for people to keep regular dentist appointments. Find out more about dental phobia.

Spoil Yourself with Cosmetic Dentistry

The year is still new, and you’ve got time to get your smile ready before summer vacation or the holidays later this year.

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 ...

Improve Your Smile With Cosmetic Dentistry

Thinking about Cosmetic Dentistry? A beautiful smile can win hearts and minds. But, for a lot of people, their teeth stand in the way of their happiness. If you are one such individual, then there is no need to sit there worrying about it because you can do something.

Cosmetic Dental Treatments to Consider

Cosmetic dentistry or cosmetic dental treatments are nothing more than the ways to improve the look of your teeth. When finding a good cosmetic dentist, one will come across a plenty of cosmetic dentists in Pennsylvania.

An Inside Look at the Process of Cosmetic Dentistry Procedures

Cosmetic dentistry procedures can be as common as braces or be tuned to specific people like implants. Here's an inside look at the process of cosmetic dentistry procedures!

Improving Your Smile Invisibly

Whether you’re looking to improve your smile or fix some imperfections in the position of your teeth, Invisalign is the leading technology for aligning your teeth in the exact way you want them. These transparent aligners allow you to change the shape of your teeth without the need to feel self-conscious about your usage of …

Tips for Family Caregivers Managing Medical Care

Communicating with doctors and managing medical matters are overwhelming. Here's tips for working more effectively with a loved one’s health care team.

Medical and Dental Compressors

In no other industry is cleanliness and precision more important than in the medical/dental industryHealthcare facilities count on uninterrupted, reliable compressed air that is consistent and often electronically controlled—and this is exactly what Mattei compressors deliverExample applications include air-driven medical tools (often preferable to electrically-driven tools), breathing air, equipment sterilization, medical gases, and dental tool operation.Any compressed air application requires consistent and dependable…

Three Benefits of Saving Natural Teeth

Experienced endodontist Terry Isom, DMD, has operated several successful private dental clinics in Portland, Oregon, since 1997. Dr. Terry L. Isom has managed his current practice for 10 years, a…

Certain Medical Conditions Call for Antibiotics Before a Dental Visit

If you have certain health conditions, your medical doctor may prescribe an antibiotic for you to take prior to a dental visit. The reason why is a story that dates back to the mid-20th Century.In the early part of the last century, a theory became popular that bacteria in the mouth could migrate