Is there a difference between a general dentist and a cosmetic dentist? We are often asked if there is a difference between a general dentist and cosmetic dentist.  Whereas there is no recognized American Dentistry Association for Cosmetic Dental Specialist (or TMJ Specialist for that matter), there are dentists with a special interest in Cosmetic […]
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It seems a bit odd that when you visit your dentist he or she asks if you are on any medication. What difference could this make for the health of your teeth? However, there is a reason why it is important for you to share this information, because some medications can cause changes that affect
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Self-esteem is a hot topic and a major point of interest for Americans. Whether it be from social media influence, like the latest Instagram or Snapchat filter, or any of the other million reasons out there, people are becoming more self-conscious and dissatisfied with the way they look. Video conferencing now too has caused people
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School this year and last are just not the same. Classrooms have taken on a new look across most of the country. In many cases, they’ve become home offices, dining room tables, and living rooms as more and more students have moved to remote learning. As students have faced a tumultuous adjustment period, their usual
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Dental work can be intimidating. If you suffer from malocclusion, broken, or missing teeth, the journey to a new smile may feel out of reach. When the road to recovery is long, the sheer number of steps ahead can be daunting. Appointments and procedures can turn into giant monoliths blocking the way to your dental
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Epidemics and illnesses are center-stage right now. Current events and healthcare experts remind people every day about the potential dangers of getting sick and its impact on their community at large. Cold and flu prevention are significant health concerns, especially during a pandemic. With disease at the top of our minds, people are practicing better
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A patient recently sent me an article from the New Times titled: Grind Your Teeth? Your Nightguard May Not Be the Right Fix. Hi concern was if he should wear his nightguard another dentist made years ago.  Whereas there are some good points in the article, I was appalled but some of the statements. Most
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Many patients use the Sonicare toothbrush for preventive care and we have seen excellent results with this usage too. There are many benefits and features that most are not aware of. To help those better understand this amazing device, we asked the Sonicare Representative to help our patients with this short video. We hope this
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Teeth can get dingy and yellowish over time, and that can affect your smile and your self-confidence. Luckily, there are some simple things you can do to help keep your teeth white and beautiful, including teeth whitening at the Konig Center for Cosmetic and Comprehensive Dentistry. Watch what you eat and drink If you’ve ever
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There are many ways to design smile makeovers. The case above shows how our digital smile design was used to close the open bite as well design an attractive smile. Dr. Konig always says, “All smiles should be designed for the individual and no two smiles the same.” He now incorporates Digital Smile Designs for
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