Porcelain veneers are a popular cosmetic dentistry treatment that enable someone to re-create his or her smile.  As with any type of dental procedure, there are many factors affecting the long-term success of porcelain veneers.  In this article, we will explain all you need to know if you are considering a smile improvement with porcelain veneers. What are Porcelain Veneers?[…]

Dental implants are a wonderfully predictable way to replace missing teeth.  Dentists have been using implants for decades with great long-term success.  The risk for dental implant failure is generally low. When it does occur, there are usually a few specific reasons.  This blog will explain what you need to know about dental implant failure. What is Dental Implant Failure?[…]

We know that feeling of standing in the oral care aisle of your pharmacy or grocery store and having no idea which toothpaste to choose.  There are so many different brands and formulations available nowadays that it can seem overwhelming to choose just one. With so many products to choose from, a little help from your dental professionals at Designer[…]

You may have your own unique idea of what a “celebrity smile” looks like.  To most, a celebrity or Hollywood smile consists of teeth that are very white, very straight, and uniform in shape and color.  Most people think of a smile in which you can see many teeth (eight to ten teeth), like Julia Roberts’s smile. If a celebrity[…]

When someone is missing all of his or her teeth, or facing the impending loss of all teeth, that person has a variety of dental options for replacing all of the teeth.  These options range widely in cost, invasiveness, comfort, functionality, and long-term success. When it comes to establishing the best, most natural-looking appearance, there is not a single right[…]

Dental implants are one of the most wonderful ways to restore missing teeth!  They are also a significant financial investment.  Any time you invest in something, it is important to understand the long-term success rate or a prognosis of how long something will last. Dental implants have a very high success rate among all dental restorations.  Some research studies show[…]

Your smile says a lot about you.  When people have a bright white smile, they tend to show it with confidence.  This makes them appear more friendly and attractive.  Everyone wants a nice smile.  This week’s blog contains tips on how to achieve whiter, brighter teeth. Avoid Dark-Colored Beverages and Tobacco Over time, the things we drink affect the color[…]

Children are not just miniature humans.  Their bodies are constantly changing and growing, creating complications and considerations that don’t apply to adults.  Every aspect of a child’s health is important, and that includes his or her dental health. Obtaining the appropriate dental care for children, is an essential part of maintaining great oral health.  Great oral health contributes to great[…]

Cavities are bad news.  Literally.  No one wants to go to the dentist and hear that they have multiple cavities in their teeth, requiring expensive dental treatment.  Almost every cavity is preventable.  In order to prevent them, though, you have to know why you are getting them. This week’s blog aims to help you understand the cavity process, your specific[…]

Many people are confused about various dental procedures because of the wide variety of terms dentists and other dental professionals use to describe them.  To complicate matters even further, we use many of the same materials for different applications, technically making them different procedures.  That is precisely the topic addressed in this week’s blog. What are Composite Fillings? Composite fillings[…]