Cosmetic Dentistry Articles - Learn About Teeth Whitening, Veneers, Bridges, Crowns, Dental Implants and More!

• Can Teeth Whitening Become an Addiction?
  For seekers of physical perfection who live by the slogan, "You can never be too thin," there's a new one to chew on: "Your teeth can never be too white."


• Great teeth: everything you need to know to keep your pearly whites healthy and beautiful
  Most of us know how to care for our teeth. But all too often that knowledge doesn't translate into proper maintenance.


• Aesthetic dentistry surges
  VOORHEES. A successful model, now in her 60s, came with a photo of a grinning Heidi Klum in hand and a yen for a more youthful smile. An equestrian, who knocked out three teeth when he fell from his horse, flew in from Germany for dental implants.


• Smoking Makes Root Canals Likelier
  New research shows that smokers are more likely than nonsmokers to get root canals. Root canals are done when a tooth's dental pulp -- which includes nerves, blood vessels, and connective tissue -- becomes infected and inflamed. The infected tissue is removed, and then the hollow area is cleansed and filled to prevent the infection's return.


• Bad Breath (halitosis) Can Be Treated At Morgan Dental Care
  While bad breath might be a symptom of some other disorder, it most likely stems from dental decay and periodontitis.
  Article courtesy of Ted Morgan, DDS of Gorham, ME


• Cosmetic Dentistry
  Everyone wants a beautiful smile. Today's dentistry lets us have the smile we choose, not just the smile we were born with. Cosmetic dentistry is all about getting the smile that you want. It goes beyond the procedures that a person needs for a healthy mouth, and provides choices for all of us to improve the appearance of our smiles.
  Article courtesy of Michael Miyasaki, DDS of Las Vegas, NV


• Cosmetic Dentistry
  Cosmetic dentistry includes a variety of dental treatments aimed at improving the appearance of the teeth.


• Don't believe everything you hear about what is good or bad for your pearly whites.
  Remember how your mother used to tell you almost everything you did was "bad for your teeth?" You may have forgotten some of her warnings. And some things she said might not be as bad as you think. Read on.


• Xerostomia (Dry Mouth)
  Does your mouth feel dry at mealtime? Do you have trouble eating dry foods? Is swallowing difficult? Do you need to moisten your mouth often or sip liquids often?


• Dental Implants
  Imagine a tooth replacement that looks and feels much like your own natural tooth. Because dental implants can offer this and other benefits, they may be the best way to replace your missing teeth.


• What is TMJ or TMD?
  "TMJ", although it has become almost a household word, is a non-specific, catch-all term for a variety of pain/dysfunction conditions of the head and neck. It was originally derived from "Temporomandibular Joint", your jaw joints-once thought to be the source of most of these ailments.
  Article courtesy of Jerome Cha, DDS of Tulsa, OK


• Too Young for Gum Disease? Don't Count on It
  Young adults may want to make a special effort to care for their teeth and gums, even if their smiles look great, according to new research on gum disease.


• Oral Health Has Improved in U.S.
  America's oral health report card is better than a decade ago, according to the CDC and National Institutes of Health.


• Minimally Invasive Invisible Dentistry (Micro-Abrasion)
  The 21st century has come to dentistry. Innovations for dental health, comfort, and beauty abound. This includes advancements in lasers, tooth bleaching, porcelain veneers, implants, and the types of filling materials used which greatly reduce sensitivity after placement.


• Brushing Up on Dental Products
  Six-hundred years ago the Emperor of China embedded hog bristles in a bone handle and used his invention to clean his teeth. One drawback? Hog bristles were expensive and the whole family had to use the same toothbrush. Boy, have times changed.


• 'Good' Bacteria Fight Bad Breath, Smelly Feet
  Scientists have found bacteria that fight bad breath and smelly feet. The bacteria weren't concocted in a lab or discovered deep in a tropical rainforest. They were spotted in a very common location: the human mouth.


• Straight Talk About Perfect Teeth
  Thinking about getting braces? Experts say it's never too late. These days, adults make up nearly half of orthodontic patients hoping to finally get the perfect smile they've always dreamed about.


• Why Should I Replace My Missing Teeth?
  By age seventeen, more than seven percent of Americans are missing at least one permanent tooth, according to studies done by the U.S. Surgeon General.


• Dental Implants and the Dry Mouth Patient
  Modern dental restorative techniques have evolved rapidly, in particular since the development and implementation of the modern oral implant systems. The need for implants among the general population has been clearly demonstrated and importantly, implants have been particularly useful in the patient with specific needs not generally amenable to standard or traditional dental restorative techniques.


• Porcelain Veneers Create Dramatic Improvement
  Recently, Porcelain Laminate Veneers or simply "veneers" received national attention when discussed by a prominent New York dentist on Barbara Walter's television show "The View."