Posted in Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Bridges, Dental Crowns, Gap in Teeth, Porcelain Veneers on Jan 9th, 2012
It is not uncommon for an event in life to leave you with a large gap between your teeth. Sometimes the gap is the result of a tooth that was knocked out in an accident. Others may be embarrassed by misshapen teeth. Teeth can lose conventional shape after a fall where the tooth is cracked. [...]
Posted in Cosmetic Dentist Norfolk, Cosmetic Dentistry, Porcelain Veneers, Restoration Dentistry on Aug 10th, 2011
I always joke that I owe my social life to my orthodontist. My permanent teeth came in all wrong. I had a ginat gap right between my front two teeth. I was a typical, awkward, goofy kid with crazy teeth and giant glasses. Finally in the fourth grade I started my long journey to straight [...]
Posted in Cosmetic Dentist Norfolk, Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Bridges, Dentist Norfolk, Uncategorized on Mar 28th, 2011
Losing teeth is one of the most traumatic medical instances for a dental patient. Avoiding tooth loss is one of the single biggest aims in all of dentistry, making the loss of teeth an incredibly discouraging event. Thankfully the replacement options for teeth have grown over the years. When someone loses teeth now, it’s a [...]
Posted in Cosmetic Dentist Norfolk, Cosmetic Dentistry, TMJ Treatment, Uncategorized on Jan 5th, 2011
Treatment options for temporomandibular joint, TMJ, disorders and bite correction can range from conservative to detailed treatment programs depending on the severity of the condition. It is crucial to seek evaluation for TMJ as soon as the condition is suspected. Early detection and treatment will prevent extensive damage to the jaw structure, the teeth, and [...]
Posted in Cosmetic Dentist Norfolk, Cosmetic Dentistry, Porcelain Veneers, Uncategorized on Nov 30th, 2010
A smile is one of the first things that we see in a person. It is also one of the things remembered. That is because when we talk with someone, we look in their eyes, and occasionally at their mouth, especially if they are laughing or smiling. Subconsciously, we take note of the person’s smile [...]
Posted in Cosmetic Dentist Norfolk, Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Bridges, Uncategorized on Nov 16th, 2010
Teeth serve many functions. They help us speak properly, give us the confidence to smile and converse with other people, help us eat foods by chewing, and support facial structure. Not many people realize that even one missing tooth can impact oral health and compromise your smile in a negative way. With the use of [...]
Posted in Dentist Norfolk, Fluoride Treatments on Jun 27th, 2010
Relatively new here in the U.S., fluoride varnishes have been used in other countries since the 1980s. Since I can remember, both as a patient and as a hygienist, fluoride foam and trays have been the norm. Not being big on change, I had been hesitant to start using the varnish. Now I love it! [...]
Posted in Cosmetic Dentist Norfolk, Cosmetic Dentistry, The Shopper.com on Apr 29th, 2010
by Joanna Enderlin The Shopper.com, Your Hometown Advertising Magazine Any dentist (or doctor or auto mechanic) worth his or her salt will say that waiting to address a problem is never a good idea. When it comes to complicated dental issues, the nagging feeling that there has to be a better way further reinforces the [...]