We know that you know that your dentist looks at teeth all day, every day.  We also know that while you know that, you might not consider that this enables us to envision smile changes very easily.  We can look at an imperfect smile, see the exact problems in it, and conjure up an image of what the smile could[…]

There is no doubt that this has been an extremely stressful year.  We are continuing to fight the COVID-19 pandemic, we have seen natural disasters on an alarming scale, our political climate is more polarized than ever before, and there is unrest in many cities. One of the physical manifestations of this increased stress level is the dental phenomenon of[…]

Dental implants are rapidly becoming the standard in missing tooth replacement.  They are versatile in that we can use them in many different ways.  Some people have a single missing tooth that requires a single dental implant with a standalone crown.  Others are missing all of their teeth, and we use multiple implants to fasten to a complex dental prosthesis. […]

When you are missing teeth, it can be difficult to know which replacement option is the best.  Most people prefer the option of something that is not removable.  We don’t like things we have to take out at night or for cleaning.  Basically, we want something that feels as much like natural teeth as possible. Bridges In the case of[…]

Yes. . . . Oh, were you expecting more than that?  Okay.  We’ll elaborate. What Types of Sedation are Available in Dentistry? Dentists typically offer two to three methods of sedation for patients who are anxious about treatment.  The options may differ depending on the dentist’s training and level of comfort with sedation.  The most common and lightest form of[…]

At Designer Smiles, we create beautiful smiles.  We maintain a philosophy that there is no such thing as one version of a “perfect” smile due to the variety of opinions on what makes smiles beautiful.  Our goal is to create a smile that is “perfect” in the eyes of each individual patient.  We work to communicate with you and understand[…]

When you invest in a dental implant or implants to replace missing teeth, you are investing in an improved appearance, better support for your chewing and speaking abilities, and an overall improved quality of life.  Dental implants have a very high success rate when you properly care for them.  This article will highlight some of the most important factors in[…]

Staining on your teeth makes your teeth look yellow and dingy.  A stained smile can give the appearance of tobacco use even when you’ve never smoked.  Yellow or darkened teeth also make you look old by mimicking the appearance of aging. Why to Fight Staining As we age, some of the natural changes in the teeth over time causes them[…]

There are many reasons that teeth can hurt, and they are not all dental infections.  Since most people are familiar with the concept of toothaches from large cavities that lead to abscesses, we will limit this article to covering the non-infectious causes of tooth pain.  These are the potential underlying problems when a dental exam or x-ray shows that there[…]

Well, 2020 has been one for the books.  For many of us, it has been the most unusual year in our lifetimes.  Changes in the way we communicate, the way we work, the way we learn, and the way we gather have taken a front seat, while some other, less noisy but no less important, things have taken a back[…]