Your temporomandibular joints—located on either side of your head—allow your jaw to move, giving you the ability to chew, speak, and yawn. However, when these joints become irritated or even inflamed, temporomandibular joint disorders can result.
Often referred to simply as TMJ, these disorders can cause annoying clicking and popping...
Bright, white teeth can make you look younger and boost your self-confidence, while stained teeth are often associated with aging and unhealthy smiles. There are many different reasons, both internal and external, that teeth can discolor . Internal factors involve something going on inside the body or teeth that’s causing the discoloration,...
If your teeth have white spots on the surface of the enamel, you likely have a condition called enamel hypoplasia. Enamel hypoplasia appears as uneven whitening across your smile, but this color is generally noticeably different from the rest of your smile and many people feel self-conscious about it....
Considering whitening your teeth? You’re not alone. Americans spend $1.4 billion every year on homewhitening kits: but which is better, a professional whitening or an at-home one? At-home teeth whitening kits can be dangerous, overused, and give you inaccurate whitening. Why is a professional teeth whitening always better?
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Teeth whitening is a simple in-office cosmetic procedure in which your dentist will whiten your teeth in just one day.
One of the best things about professional teeth whitening is that you can control the results and get the exact shade of white that you want for your smile. There...
Coffee is one of the most common beverages around the world, but it’s no secret that this wildly popular beverage is infamous for staining teeth! A group of molecules called polyphenols are responsible for this staining—they effectively get stuck on your porous enamel. While some people find that regular...
Your wedding day is supposed to be one of the most magical days of your life, but when you’re worried about how your smile will look in your wedding photos, anxiety can outweigh joy on this special day. Fortunately, you have several cosmetic dentistry options to create your dream...
Alcohol is one of the most popular drinks in the world and seems to be present at nearly any occasion. However, although alcohol plays a role in many social occasions, this drink isn’t just harmful to tooth enamel, but is a risk factor for nearly every type of cancer.
Tooth enamel is...
Cosmetic dentistry involves any dental procedure that’s primary objective is to improve the appearance of the teeth. However, cosmetic dentistry can benefit your entire smile as well as your oral health.
Procedures that fall under cosmetic dentistry range from porcelain veneers to teeth whitening to gum re-contouring, all to achieve your vision for...
As we age, it’s common for many aspects of our appearance to change, and our teeth are no exception. One question many people have is whether teeth naturally become discolored with age.
The answer is multifaceted, involving a mix of biological changes, dietary habits, lifestyle choices, and overall oral care....