Are any of us ready for summer?  It’s been such a strange spring that we wonder if summer will feel any different.  Maybe we will notice the hotter temperatures and fewer Zoom meetings.  Hopefully, we will begin to resume social gatherings as well.   When we do, are you ready to take off your mask and smile? Quick and Easy[…]

One of the urgent dental problems we saw most frequently during our days of shelter-in-place was a chipped tooth.  Thankfully, Dr. Ann was able to provide urgent dental care to those in need of quick repair.  Because the severity of chipped teeth can vary widely, the treatment to repair them also varies widely. Chipped Teeth Requiring Little to No Treatment[…]

Many people are experiencing a higher than average level of stress these days.  Whether you’ve had a huge uptick in your work schedule and are crazy busy, or on the opposite end of the spectrum, you’ve been furloughed and are worrying about loss of income, you are stressed out.  The kids are home ALL. THE. TIME.  You have to work[…]

We are thrilled to announce that as of today, Monday, May 4, we are open for business.  We have followed both governmental and regulatory agency requirements for the past six weeks in order to continue caring for our patients with dental emergencies and, at the same time, do our part to flatten the curve.  We remain committed to protecting the[…]

In this unusual time when you can’t just pop over to see us about a non-emergency dental concern, we want to keep providing you with relevant information that can help you manage issues at home.  We are thrilled at the prospect of reopening on Monday, May 11.  At that time, we will resume providing excellent dental care for all of[…]

When people think of “looking old”, they usually describe wrinkles, lines around the eyes or droopy eyelids.  Some also recognize the lengthened, yellowed teeth, droopy lips and sunken face that accompany aging.  These problems can actually make someone look much older than they are.  And these are problems that your dentist can address with various dental treatments.  We will describe[…]

Anybody drinking all the coffee during quarantine?  With lightened schedules and a slower pace, many of us are enjoying our morning joe a little more than normal.  Maybe you are drinking it over a longer period of time.  Maybe you’re drinking a little more than you used to drink.  If so, you might notice that your smile is looking a[…]

In a day when popping in to the dental office for a quick denture adjustment is out of the question, you may find yourself with typical, but annoying denture problems.  Did you know that you could eliminate those problems by switching to implant supported dentures? What are Implant Supported Dentures? Implant supported dentures are simply that: dentures supported by dental[…]

During a time when so many things are being forced to stop, one thing does not have to: your Invisalign treatment!  You can keep moving forward through the teeth straightening process with your aligners while you are social distancing and staying-at-home under orders.  In fact, you might be able to do it more effectively! If you are currently undergoing Invisalign[…]

At Designer Smiles, there is nothing we do better than a smile makeover.  Whether you are straightening your teeth with Invisalign, creating a new smile with porcelain veneers, or rebuilding lost teeth with dental implants, we are the experts.  As with any significant investment, it is prudent to do a little research before moving forward.  This blog contains important things[…]