Show Off A Better Smile By Using Clear Braces

Your teeth may be healthy, and you may have no problems with their whiteness, but you can still be bothered by your smile. Many people who are concerned about their appearance may have issues with poor dental alignment. More than just a cosmetic dental concern, poorly aligned teeth can also raise your risk for cavity problems, and interfere with your bite function. Despite their discomfort with the way they look, people sometimes hesitate to pursue orthodontic treatment because they just feel uncomfortable with braces. Fortunately, your Santa Monica, CA dentist’s office is prepared to help you by offering clear braces as an appearance-friendly alternative to traditional orthodontic appliances! (more…)

Why Should You Go With Lumineers For Cosmetic Work?

Why should you consider having Lumineers placed to address your concerns about your smile? These ultra-thin restorations are able to address many different problems. Like traditional veneers, these porcelain shells cover up flaws once placed on the front of your teeth. What makes Lumineers different is that they are even slimmer than traditional veneers. As a result, the amount of preparatory work needed is reduced, and in some cases, no work can be required at all. This is one of several approaches your Santa Monica, CA dentist can take when it comes to improving your smile. You can set up an appointment to discuss your ideal cosmetic dental improvements, and find out how close you are to a significantly improved smile! (more…)

Making Plans To Address Internal Tooth Discoloration

If you want to do something about teeth stains, you can see relatively minor improvements from a store bought whitening agent, or you can see more significant results from a professional whitening treatment. Your Santa Monica, CA dentist’s office is ready to help you take on troubles that affect your teeth connected to stains with a professional service that can make your enamel up to ten shades brighter. So what can you do about discoloration caused by something other than teeth stains? In the case your teeth are stained by an internal problem, you can discuss the placement of porcelain veneers to cover this issue. (more…)

Has Dental Wear And Tear Changed Your Smile? We Can Help!

You use your teeth to bite and chew at several points throughout each day. On a typical day, this can do little to affect your enamel – after all, this material is remarkably tough! Over time, however, the effect of all that wear and tear can start to change the look of your smile. You may feel that your teeth appear less even. If you have an unusual amount of wear and tear (this can be a particular problem for people who grind their teeth), you can worry that your smile is making you look older. Fortunately, your Santa Monica, CA dentist’s office can help by providing the kind of cosmetic dental care that makes your smile appear younger, healthier, and more attractive. (more…)

Addressing Any Issues That Affect Your Smile Color

The color of your smile can play a big part in how confident you are in your overall appearance. If your teeth are discolored, they can make you appear less healthy, older, and generally less attractive. Unfortunately, it can be hard to avoid some accumulation of teeth stains over time, even if you are doing a good job of protecting yourself from problems like tooth decay. Your Santa Monica, CA dentist understands how frustrating it can be to look in the mirror and see stained teeth. To address the matter, you can arrange a professional whitening treatment, which can make significant changes to the way you look, and to your overall confidence! (more…)

Veneers Can Help You Greet The Summer With A Better Smile

It may be the middle of April now, but you can count on summer to arrive seemingly in an instant. If you want to match the sunny skies with a bright, beautiful smile, you may be interested in porcelain veneers. Your Santa Monica, CA dentist can work with you to plan a cosmetic dental procedure that results in improvements to the shape, size, and color of your teeth, which can lead to a dramatic overall change in the way you look. You can be happy to know that veneers are meant to make your smile improvements a lasting reality, so your better smile will still be there to dazzle people for many seasons! (more…)

Using Aligners To Make Impressive Smile Improvements

Taking care of problems with the alignment of your teeth can result in significant changes to the way you look. You can find yourself smiling with more confidence, and feeling better about your overall appearance, after straightening teeth that are crowded, or spaced too far apart. Your Santa Monica, CA dentist can actually help you deal with these orthodontic problems discreetly, thanks to clear aligners. Unlike traditional braces, clear aligners are hard to see, and they are easy for you to remove. This is one of many effective methods for improving your appearance that your dentist can offer to patients. (more…)