Hormonal changes, particularly in women, has long been linked with various conditions, with a new addition to that roster recently unveiled to be – gum disease. Charlene Krejci, Associate Clinical Professor, Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine, recently established a link between hormonal changes and gum disease in a comprehensive review of studies [...]
Facelift Dentures should not be confused with Face Lift Dentistry ®. A high quality dentist will make a denture that will work well, support the face, help you look your very best, it will have a comfortable bite, help you speak clearly and provide a nice smile. During the last 40 years, the whole purpose of a denture was [...]
We asked Dr. Sam Muslin these 3 questions about his Facelift Dentistry ® treatment, and he explained: Who is a Candidate for Facelift Dentistry ®? Just about any patient with: a bad bite bad porcelain veneers worn down teeth TMJ problems who needs underbite correction or overbite correction has small teeth or large teeth is [...]
Although George Washington reputedly wore wooden dentures, porcelain became the choice of early cosmetic dentists about the time he became the first U.S. president; a patent was granted for such dentures in Britain around 1790. Unlike dentures made from organic materials, porcelain was resistant to rot and surprisingly durable.
One of the many restorative and reconstructive techniques in which cosmetic dentists are trained is called enameloplasty or odontoplasty – more commonly known as enamel shaping.
According to legend, Ponce de Leon wandered around present-day Florida and the Deep South in search of the legendary “Fountain of Youth” back in the 16th Century – but chances are he was carrying it with his provisions all along.