Dealing with a gummy smile may not be much of inconvenience. For many people, the appearance of it isn’t particularly embarrassing, or perhaps the unevenness of their gums isn’t even noticeable. However, even if you aren’t bothered by your gummy smile, there are several different reasons why fixing it is a good idea. You may… Read more »
Category: Cosmetic Dentistry
Let Veneers Create Your New Smile for the New Year
You don’t have to wait until it’s time to make New Year’s resolutions before deciding to improve your smile. However, a new smile is on the list for many people. For those who have hesitated until now because they have several different issues to address, porcelain veneers may be the answer they’ve been looking for…. Read more »
3 Things You Didn’t Know Tooth Bonding Could Do
Cosmetic tooth bonding is one of more conservative yet versatile cosmetic dentistry options available. It involves customizing composite resin to match your tooth’s color and shade, then applying the resin to the tooth’s surface in order to restore its structure and/or appearance. For many patients at our El Pas, TX, dental office, tooth bonding is… Read more »
What’s the Best Gift You Can Give Your Smile?
The best gifts are those that keep on giving, and as a dominant factor in your self-confidence, a healthy, beautiful smile is one of the greatest gifts you can give yourself. For some patients, that may mean boosting their smile’s appearance with a cosmetic touchup, while for others, it may mean finally addressing that troublesome… Read more »
Answering Questions About Teeth-Whitening
Because stains commonly develop on teeth, even when they’re healthy, teeth-whitening is a common cosmetic treatment option. However, that’s also why many people seek over-the-counter (OTC) whitening options in hopes of brightening their smiles quickly and conveniently. Unfortunately, this can lead to unsatisfactory results, and you may still be left with stains that need to… Read more »
A Brief Explanation of Custom Porcelain Veneers
Improving your smile is about more than just optimizing its appearance – it’s also about ensuring your healthy, natural tooth structure remains as healthy and natural as possible. For patients in El Paso, TX, who wish to improve their smiles, we often recommend highly lifelike, custom-designed porcelain veneers, which can address multiple issues at once… Read more »
Could Gum Contouring Create the Smile You Want?
Gummy smiles are common, and while they don’t always indicate an immediate oral health issue, they can have a significant impact on people’s smiles. Even if your teeth are otherwise straight and cosmetically appealing, the uneven gum tissues covering them can diminish that appeal. For patients in El Paso, TX, who want to improve their… Read more »
The Main Goals of Tooth Bonding & Contouring
Improving your smile can mean many things, from erasing stains to correcting irregular corners and shapes on certain teeth. For patients in El Paso, TX, smile improvement also comes with a heavy focus on preserving the healthy, natural structures of your teeth and oral tissues. With cosmetic tooth bonding and contouring, we can affect a… Read more »
Things to Know if You Need Teeth-Whitening
Sometimes, your smile may not be as bright as it could be even though you take excellent care of its health and appearance. This often isn’t due to a serious problem, but issues like teeth stains can still have a significant impact on your overall confidence. For patients in El Paso, TX, who need to… Read more »
Tired of Your Gummy Smile? Learn How to Fix It
If you have a gummy smile, which means certain areas of your gums cover more tooth structure than others, then you may or may not mind, depending on how much it affects your smile’s appearance. For many patients in El Paso, TX, it can have a significant impact, which is why many of them choose… Read more »