Your Teeth and Self-Esteem are Connected Your smile is one of the first things anybody notices about you. A good smile can be welcoming and encourage people to trust you more. However, not everyone loves their smile. Some people may have crooked teeth, discolored teeth, or an overbite, or they are not confident in the way their smile looks. Unfortunately, …
How Do Braces Work
Braces Do Wonders for Your Teeth Your smile is one of the very first things about you that other people notice. It can go a long way in creating a good first impression. However, not everyone has the benefit of having perfect teeth. Often, many people’s teeth grow in crooked, or they sometimes have a misaligned bite, such as an …
Tips to Living with Braces
Braces Affect Many Things in You Life, Such as Eating Growing up, many children learn to hate the dentist. There is a stigma against them, with many having misconceptions and thinking a dentist visit is painful. One of the causes for this may be braces. Children go to visit their dentist only to find out their teeth need correction. Wearing …
Sports and Teeth Injuries
Sports and Teeth Injuries Often Go Hand-In-Hand Playing sports is a part of growing up. Most people have played at least one sport throughout their life. However, while playing sports offers a chance to stay active, try new things, and work on social skills, it also comes with risks. Injuries in sports are almost commonplace. Your teeth and mouth are …
How Long Does It Take to Straighten Teeth with Invisalign?
Invisalign Treatment Varies from Case to Case For those in the world with crooked teeth, there is finally a successful alternative to braces. Invisalign continues to grow in popularity as people all over the world praise these aligners for their comfort and near invisibility. They present a more aesthetically pleasing option as opposed to braces. However, many have questioned how …
Misconceptions about True Laser Teeth Whitening
True Laser Teeth Whitening Can Easily Improve Your Smile Our teeth are an extremely important part of our overall look. It can say a lot about an individual. They are often the first things others notice about us. However, as time goes by, our teeth may begin to lose their shine. The food you eat, drinks you consume, and your …
Give the Gift of a Whiter Smile This Valentine’s Day
January has come and gone, and it is now February, the month of love. Each year we spend time trying to come up with a creative and caring Valentine’s Day gift, and many times, we end up going for the usual flowers, chocolate candies, etc. While flowers fade and chocolate candies run out, many people desire gifts that will last. …
What to Know Before Starting Invisalign
Invisalign is an awesome and innovative technique and tool that was invented to imitate the results of metal braces but by using clear aligners rather than metal, glue, wires, and brackets. It is extremely beneficial for those who desire to maintain a certain aesthetic appeal while undergoing the process of having their teeth and bite straightened. While Invisalign has multiple …
Why Veneers Are The Perfect Investment
One’s smile says a lot. It can represent them as a person, convey how they are feeling, and even brighten up a room. When someone feels insecure about their smile, it can put a huge damper on their enjoyment and quality of life. If you are one of these people, you may have been considering the option of veneers in …
Why You Should Wear Your Retainer After Invisalign
One of the biggest mistakes people make after removing traditional metal braces and Invisalign, is not regularly wearing their retainer. It’s understandable considering your smile has been constrained for so long with orthodontic devices you want to free your teeth. Unfortunately, this just isn’t an option. If you want the results of your Invisalign braces to last, you have to …
What is a Dental Bridge?
Dental bridges are a wonderful option for those who are missing teeth. They are a great way to boost the aesthetic appeal of one’s smile and facial structure by mimicking a natural alignment of the teeth. Dental bridges are typically made up of two or more false teeth, which are called pontics. There are a variety of materials that can …
The Do’s and Don’ts of Invisalign
Invisalign in Irving is an excellent way to correct one’s bite or misaligned teeth without the noticeable metal wire that we find with typical braces. Many adults opt for Invisalign as it is an amazing and innovative way to straighten one’s smile that is less noticeable to others. Invisalign consists of a series of clear aligners that can be easily …
Give your mom the gift of white teeth this year
It’s May, and it is almost Mother’s Day. Which means that you have likely been sitting around and contemplating what you can get your mom this year. You’ve done the flowers, the cards, the candy, maybe you have done the relaxing massage, mani and pedi, but perhaps this year you have been wanting to do something a little bit different. …
The benefits of Invisalign
If you have found yourself desiring a more straight and aesthetic smile, you may be considering the available options. Our smile is a such an important representation of who we are, how we feel, and it is a source of joy for others as well. These are just a couple of the reasons why we all desire to have a …
How long do veneers last?
Veneers are a wonderful option for people looking to replenish their mouth’s aesthetics. There are a lot of different reasons people get veneers, from tooth decay, to deep stains, to crooked or unevenness of the bite, to ground down teeth in TMJ sufferers, etc., no matter the reason, they can help to restore one’s natural looking and beautiful smile. If …
Is Zoom Teeth Whitening for me?
It’s the holiday season. So, what does that mean for your teeth? Well, other than all the holiday sugary treats, it usually means lots of red wine as well as lots of coffee and hot cocoa. And believe it or not, another little sneaky holiday food that can stain your teeth is cranberries. After or even during indulging in these …
Is Coffee Really Bad for My Teeth?
We’ve all heard it before – coffee doesn’t just give you bad breath, it stains your teeth. As much as we would like to tell you this isn’t true, the fact of the matter it is. Coffee is one of the most harmful substances for your teeth and can have a lasting impact. Even people who drink just one cup …
What’s the Difference Between an Underbite and Overbite?
Most people have heard of an overbite, but did you know there is something called an underbite and a crossbite? The human anatomy is fascinating, to say the least, and every single person has a unique makeup. This is true when talking about all parts of the body, including the mouth. Underbites, overbites, and crossbites are all common tooth alignment …
How can I improve my smile?
Having the smile of your dreams is not far away. The cosmetic dentists in Irving, Texas offer clear braces, veneers, and laser teeth whitening options to help you get one step closer. But, also, there are ways to improve your smile at home that you can discuss with your dentist. In the decision process for the best option for your …
Get that Hollywood Smile with Porcelain Veneers
Are you Looking for that Hollywood smile with porcelain veneers? Look no further. We here at Cosmetics & Family Dentistry of Las Colinas in Irving, Texas, have exactly what you are looking for. A veneer is a thin layer of porcelain made to fit over the front surface of a tooth, and sometimes a natural color composite material is used …
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