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5 Things That Can Happen to Your Smile When You Neglect Your Oral Health

Posted in Oral Health

There are many circumstances that lead to poor oral health. Fear of the dentist, illness, medications, mobility problems, and more can sometimes make adequate brushing, flossing, and regular dental visits challenging. If you’re not taking proper care of your teeth and gums, you’re not alone. Unfortunately, without making some changes, you will inevitably face the […]

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What Foods and Beverages Should I Avoid After Having My Teeth Professionally Whitened?

Posted in Dental Care

Following a professional teeth whitening treatment, it’s essential to keep your smile looking bright. Taking special care to avoid staining them, especially during the first few weeks after treatment, protects both your teeth and your financial investment.  Immediately Following Your Professional Teeth Whitening Treatment In the days and weeks after your whitening procedure, your teeth […]

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What Steps Are Involved in a Smile Makeover?

Posted in Smile Makeover

A smile makeover is a customized combination of cosmetic dental treatments designed to transform damaged, discolored, or misaligned teeth into the movie star smile you’ve always wanted.  Changing your smile from dull to delightful can take as little as one day or as much as a year to complete. The following steps must be taken […]

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Which Cosmetic Dental Procedures Are Often Combined?

Posted in Smile Makeover

Combining procedures is a good idea if you are ready to address multiple cosmetic dental flaws and want to accomplish your goals as quickly as possible. However, some treatments are more easily performed together than others.  The following scenarios are the most common, and procedures should be performed in a specific order. When Teeth Need […]

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What’s the Difference Between a General Dentist and a Cosmetic Dentist?

Posted in Cosmetic Dentistry, General Dentistry, Smile Makeover

It is common to hear terms like general dentist and cosmetic dentist thrown around. Because they are both “dentists,” you may not realize that there is a fairly significant difference between them — even though many dentists offer both services. So, what’s the difference? General dentists provide necessary services to keep teeth and gums healthy, […]

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Do Patients With Dental Phobias Need Sedation Dentistry?

Posted in Sedation Dentistry

Dr. Kevin Sands is the Beverly Hills celebrity dentist, and his cosmetic dental patients all have the sparkling white smiles you’d expect. While Dr. Sands would never divulge their secrets, he can say that some of these patients required sedation due to dental phobias. If You Have a Fear of the Dentist, You’re Not Alone […]

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