If you want to transform your smile, a KC Invisalign dentist can help. In this Midwestern city, public appearance is everything, as it is in the rest of the world. People become very self-conscious about their smile over time. This is especially true if the teeth are not in perfect alignment. Some teenagers face the prospect of wearing metal braces for a few years. Some teenagers did not have that option. However, as they become...more
How to Choose a Cosmetic DentistServing Sacramento, Modesto and Stockton, California Straight, white smiles are in high demand, and deciding who is going to perform your cosmetic dental treatment is not a decision to be taken lightly. Keep in mind that you are literally placing your mouth in someone elses hands. Choosing the right cosmetic dentist will affect your life for years to come. It is absolutely crucial to shop around and do research...more
For those who have a paralyzing fear of going to the dentist, many of todays dentists offer sedation. Dentists are using different methods for relaxing their patients and making them more comfortable during procedures. Using sedation during dental procedures will make a visit that has lasted for several hours seem like only a few minutes. These methods include oral sedation, nitrous oxide, IV sedation and general anesthesia. IV sedation is distributed by a professional who is trained to administer an IV, an injection is given through your arm or hand and the medication used will sedate you. You will need a family member or friend to drive you home safely. Nitrous oxide also known as laughing gas is given to relax and calm patients. It is mild and patients are awake and able to talk with their dentist throughout treatment. The after effects of nitrous oxide are minimal, and patients are able to drive home after it has worn off. Choosing oral sedation may be a more comfortable alternative if you have a fear of needles; oral sedation is taking tranquilizers or anti-anxiety medication in pill form. You will need someone to drive you home as the effect of this medication is longer...more
If there is one area that the average American tends to neglect that he should not, it is his teeth. Sure, we all brush and floss before we go to bed at night, but the majority of us put off regular dentist visits more than any professional visit. This is mainly because people are just straight up in fear of the dentist. He is not an evil man, and...more
Scottsdale, Az. was voted Most Livable City even though it is right in the middle of the Sonoran Desert. That is hard to believe with temperatures reaching 120* during the summer months. Their secret is that the heat coming up from the desert is a dry heat, and without all the humidity, it doesnt seem so hot.Scottsdale is definitely a year-round...more
Its time to realize that you only live once and that its better to make the most of it. If you have to deal with unhealthy gums, yellow-stained teeth, or crooked teeth, you most likely feel unattractive from time to time. This is not necessary, especially with todays advanced dental technology. Some of the procedures listed in this article are expensive, but others are very affordable. If you have a great dental plan, then you wont have to worry about prices. The most common problem people have with their teeth is yellow staining. This is most commonly caused by cigarettes and/or coffee; however, it can also be due to genetics or poor oral hygiene. Whatever the reason, teeth whitening is an affordable procedure that can be completed within one day and make you feel much better about yourself. If crooked teeth is the issue you have to deal with, your best options will be braces or porcelain veneers. While they are both expensive options for most people, braces will be the cheaper of the two. On the other hand, braces must be worn for long periods of time, whereas porcelain veneers can give you a perfect smile within weeks. Whether its yellow teeth, crooked teeth, or problems related...more
Using one of several methods of sedation techniques, sedation dentistry is type of dentistry that helps patients relax while they undergo dental work that may be painful or time consuming. Sedation may be used for a number of dental procedures such...more
Choosing the right dentist is not as easy as it sounds. There are many factors to take into consideration. Its not abnormal to try several dentists before finding one that youre comfortable with and that is convenient. When you have the right...more
If somebody asks you...How much is your smile worth? What will you answer him. This is a ridiculous question, right? But give it a thought. Your Smile is your persona in front of your friends, near and dear ones, your boss, everybody. Your Smile is...more
Atlanta, GA (January 29, 2008) "" You may have noticed that a trip to your dentist office has changed remarkably over the last few years. With many offices offering spa-like environments and flat-screen televisions, going to the dentist is not what...more
Every year in Ukraine an unprecedented event continues in honor of 65 anniversary of victory in World War II. As part of events, 50 leading implantology dentists in different regions of Ukraine will provide hundreds of dental implants...more
It is so important to take of your overall health. Being able to keep fit and stay in shape is vital to the proper functioning of the various organs and systems of the human body. Remembering to brush and floss is just as serious to the health of a...more