Are your teeth the focus when you smile, or do your gums take center stage? Your teeth tend to get the most attention when it comes to improving your smile, but the gums are key to framing your best smile. People who have too much gum tissue or a “gummy smile” may feel self-conscious about …
TMJ is often a painful and debilitating condition that can also affect individuals facial features. Sadly, too many times patients think orthognathic jaw surgery or plastic surgery is there only choice. What Options Do I Have If I have TMJ pain and/or a bad overbite? The first line of treatment is to find out what …
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Teeth whitening is a quick way to remove years of discoloration due to aging, genetics, lifestyle, staining foods and drinks, and other factors. If you’ve thought about trying the over-the-counter teeth whitening kits you’ve seen in the stores, you should consider consulting with your dentist to choose from a variety of safe, effective treatment options …
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There are advertisements in multiple medias touting Botox as a cure or relief for TMJ, also for jaw slimming. Whereas some relief of TMJ pain may be obtained with Botox injected into the masseter muscle, this is truly simply a band-aid or a patch for bigger issues. When your knee hurts do doctors inject the …
Dental emergencies tend to happen at the most inconvenient time. It’s a natural tendency to panic when faced with unexpected damage to a tooth. Here are six of the more common dental emergencies and how to handle them. Painful toothache Toothaches can happen at any time, but if you have an ongoing pain that you …
Porcelain veneers, in the hands of skilled cosmetic dentists, can be used for a range of cosmetic and functional dental issues. Veneers are often known as a way to create white teeth. Many patients are not aware that porcelain veneers can be used for more than just whiter teeth. Veneers can also be used to: …
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The fear of the dentist is a real one. Millions of people fail to get necessary dental care because they are afraid of going to the dentist. If you suffer from a fear of the dentist or anxiety surrounding dental care, then sedation dentistry can help you get the care you need for your teeth, …
TMJ pain most often can be treated and stabilized non-surgically. Every case is different as TMJ affects and manifest itself in many ways. This lady presented with a cosmetic concern and wanted porcelain veneers on her teeth as she was not happy with the appearance of her smile, her overbite, or the way the teeth …
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Patients often present wanting porcelain veneers, however, are reluctant as they have seen others with bulky unnaturally appearing veneers. Others are concerned with their teeth looking like “Chiclets”. The good news is that porcelain veneers can look natural and beautiful as well. Dr. Konig designs veneers for the individual, based on their desires. Communication and …
Many people who have crooked, misshapen or chipped teeth may avoid the dentist thinking they don’t have many options to create a beautiful smile. Porcelain veneers are a popular way of making over your smile and giving you newfound confidence. Read on to learn how dental veneers work to give you your best smile. Porcelain …
