You’re unhappy with your smile, and you want to do something to change it — but which cosmetic dentistry treatment is right for you? Many patients find that their dream smile can be achieved with one of three common treatments: teeth whitening, dental bonding, or porcelain veneers. These cosmetic dental treatments can all achieve change […]
Category: Cosmetic Dentistry
How to Fix a “Gummy Smile”
Are you embarrassed by your “gummy smile”? Good news: We can fix a gummy smile with gum contouring. A “gummy smile” is when a significant portion of your gums show as you smile, which makes your teeth look shorter than they are. There is nothing wrong with this type of smile, but some patients who […]
How Teeth Bonding Can Fix Your Smile
You may have heard about smile makeovers worthy of the stars with porcelain veneers, but veneers can be a serious investment and a major change. Not everyone’s smile is in need of an overhaul — some grins just need a little help to fix minor imperfections. If you’re dissatisfied with the look of your teeth, […]
Clear Braces Quiz: What You Should Know
Adults fret when they desire to straighten their teeth but do not want to use traditional metal braces. Embarrassment that they have to wear braces in general keeps most adults away from correcting their smile. Fortunately, with Clear Correct braces offered at your local Shrewsbury, Ma dental office, you can align your smile for aesthetic […]
Common Questions About Porcelain Veneers
If you wish your smile were brighter, straighter, and more uniform in appearance, then porcelain veneers can likely help you create the smile you desire. When it comes to cosmetic improvement, porcelain veneers are among the most popular solutions, particularly for patients with stubborn and/or multiple smile issues to contend with. Despite their popularity, however, […]
What Is a Gummy Smile?
A gummy smile is an informal way of describing an uneven display of your gum tissues, which can cause your smile to seem asymmetrical even when your teeth are perfectly straight. A gummy smile can be caused by a number of factors, from an abnormality in your upper lip’s muscles to an excessive amount of […]
How Many Ways Can You Improve Your Smile?
These days, more people than ever are discovering the joys of a beautiful smile thanks to advanced cosmetic dental procedures. Regardless of the severity of your smile’s blemishes, there is likely a cosmetic solution that will not only improve your smile, but do so in a conservative, minimally-invasive manner. From erasing teeth stains in a single […]
Do All Foods Stain Your Teeth?
You might not be able to avoid teeth stains your whole life. Even if you take good care of them, your teeth can eventually begin to show the signs of use, becoming dull and losing some of its youthful glow due to teeth stains and/or discoloration. As the most common and frequent causes of stains, […]
Making Over Your Smile—Starting with Straighter Teeth
As a child, you may not have had much choice in whether or not you wore braces to straighten your crooked teeth. As adults, however, many patients with crooked teeth choose not to correct them, either because they are confident in their smiles, or because they wish to avoid having to wear metal braces. Whatever […]
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Test Your Veneer Knowledge: A True-or-False Quiz
You may have an inkling that the way to achieve a smile makeover is with the use of veneers. However, if that is where your knowledge about this cosmetic treatment seems to end, we encourage you to learn a bit more. You may find porcelain veneers offer you the cosmetic improvement you need for a […]
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