At his center for cosmetic dentistry in New York, Dr. Michael Kosdon says porcelain dental veneers have grown significantly in popularity over the past few years as more and more patients begin to see the benefits that an improved smile can offer to both confidence and appearance. While the American Association of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD) reports [...]
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A good bill of oral health does not always mean one has an attractive smile. Conscientious brushing, flossing and routine professional cleanings cannot fix misaligned or gapped teeth. While orthodontics may not be ideal due to the ordeal and embarrassment factor, patients can now turn to SmileSimplicity®, the noninvasive veneer procedure that painlessly transforms unattractive smiles [...]
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Like wrinkles, stains, chips, cracks and worn teeth show the signs of aging. But instead of going under the knife to look younger, the new SmileSimplicity® veneer procedure can take years off your face by simply and painlessly improving your smile. And there are no telltale scars or downtime! Friends will think that you had [...]
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There are many reasons why patients choose not to visit the dentist, but one is more pervasive – fear of pain. Frequently, by the time dentists see a patient with a neglected problem, it’s often severe and too late for minimally invasive procedures. Not the case for a patient with an open bite and gum [...]
Prosthodontics is one of nine dental specialties recognized by the American Dental Association (ADA) and focuses on aesthetic restoration and replacement of teeth, including procedures such as dental veneers and dental implants. Specialization in prosthodontics requires an additional two to three years of training after dental school through a hospital- or university-based program accredited by [...]
Better Business Bureau is warning consumers to be extremely wary of pervasive online ads offering the promise of a whiter, brighter smile. BBB has received a recent onslaught of complaints from consumers who thought they were signing up for a free trial of teeth whitening products but were repeatedly billed for products and services they [...]
D4D Technologies has announced the E4D Dentist System can mill its Whisper Thin Veneers from high-strength IPS e.max CAD materials from Ivoclar Vivadent. Version 2.0 of the E4D Dentist System’s DentaLogic Software offers a design component for Whisper Thin Veneers. The precision, stability, and the sturdiness of the E4D Dentist Milling Center can provide veneer [...]
The application of porcelain veneers requires skills beyond those possessed by the average dentist. An experienced cosmetic dentist will have the expertise and training needed to ensure an excellent result from this procedure. Why do veneers require particular expertise from your dentist? Cosmetic dentistry is as much an art form as it is a science, [...]