Cosmetic dentistry focuses on improving the appearance of teeth. Anything from tooth whitening to braces or implants will improve the look of a persons teeth, as well as improve their confidence. One option available for someone with discolored, chipped, or malformed teeth is the use of porcelain veneers. Veneers are thin shells of dental porcelain [...]

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Many people with a missing tooth, or missing teeth, are opting for dental implants rather than traditional flippers or dentures. The dental implant is a titanium root placed within the bone in either the upper or lower jaw. Once implanted, the root can support crowns, bridges and permanent dentures. Dental implants can also be used [...]

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A person’s smile is often one of the first things that other may notice. This is true whether the individual has a bright, white smile or a few dental problems. However, there are ways to improve this. A smile makeover can make a dramatic difference in the person’s smile and their self-esteem, even if the [...]

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“I cannot stop smiling.” “Dr. Grapevine went beyond my wants and gave me a better smile I never thought possible. I just wanted to replace my missing teeth, he not only gave me teeth, but he boosted my self-esteem and my smile is ten times better than before. I never wanted to show my teeth [...]

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Good teeth say a lot about a person. Having straight, properly aligned teeth can mean the difference between success and failure in business and personal relationships. In the past misaligned teeth could only corrected with metal braces. However most traditional metal braces are ugly and difficult to deal with. Because they sometimes take years to [...]

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Restorative dentistry can be a tool used to change the appearance of your smile while also increasing your general feelings of well-being. When you experience issues with your teeth and gums, whether from cavities or misaligned teeth placement, your whole body can suffer. Seeing a professional dentist is the best solution to your problems. Signs [...]

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We all know that brushing our teeth often is a good oral hygiene practice because it removes plaque and tartar buildup, and keeps our gums healthy. Still, brushing is simply not enough to create the kind of gleaming, bright smile we all would like to have. There is a wide array of products on the [...]

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How many times have you discreetly covered your mouth when smiling? Do you avoid photo opportunities for fear of revealing your teeth? An unsightly smile can seriously affect your daily activities and affect your overall mood in the process. As one of the first things that people see, your smile can give you endless confidence [...]

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Placing a cosmetic crown is a dental procedure used to restore strength and a healthy appearance to a damaged or decayed tooth. Some people are hesitant about getting a crown, often because they think a crown must always come in the form of the very noticeable gold cap. However, today dental crowns can be made [...]

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We recently attended the Southwest Dental Conference that was held January 13th through January 15th at the Dallas Convention Center to update our Dental IQ. The Southwest Dental Conference  offers dental professionals continuing education seminars and exhibits of dental products, technologies and services. In other news, we have upgraded our dental software to a program [...]

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