Brighten Your Smile with Veneers this Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is an exciting and relaxing time of year spent with friends and family. But if you’re feeling self-conscious about the look of your smile, it may dampen your holiday spirit. You may be worried about socializing or having to hide your smile for photos. Thankfully, our dentist has the perfect solution for you with […]
Avoid Teeth Stains from Cranberry Sauce
At holidays like Thanksgiving and Christmas, lots of families put dishes of cranberry sauce on the table. Some intrepid folks even like to make other specialty dishes and desserts out of cranberries and other types of berries. Although berries are loaded with healthy benefits, they can have an undesired side effect: teeth staining. However, there […]
Considering Teeth Whitening? Leave it to the Pros
Teeth whitening kits seem to be everywhere. From groceries to pharmacies to online retailers, stores all sell different products all promising brighter teeth. Nevertheless, the results of these over-the-counter treatments tend to pale in comparison with what you can get from your dentist in Thousand Oaks, CA. In fact, in-office teeth whitening remains the safest, […]
The 4 Things You May Not Know About Dental Bridges
Dental bridges are a popular way to replace one or more missing teeth. They can help restore health and function to your mouth after extensive decay, injury, or another issue has left you with a lost tooth. While a great choice for many situations, dental bridges might not be for everyone. There are four things […]
The Lasting Effects of a Smile Makeover
If you’ve been feeling embarrassed or self-conscious because of your teeth, a smile makeover may be just what you need! Smile makeovers are a series of cosmetic dentistry procedures all designed to improve the appearance of your teeth—and ultimately your smile and confidence. In addition to the immediate transformation in how your smile looks, this […]
How Your Dentist Can Treat a Gummy Smile
If you think your teeth look small or too much of your gums show when you smile, you most likely have a “gummy” smile. This type of smile is characterized by an improper tooth-to-gum ratio that leaves many patients feeling embarrassed and self-conscious. Thankfully, there are many ways your dentist can treat your gummy smile. […]
Top Questions Patients Ask About Invisalign® Orthodontics
Are you interested in straightening your crooked teeth with Invisalign® clear aligners? Then you may have a few questions for your dentist about this orthodontic treatment. Invisalign is an excellent alternative to traditional metal braces for most people and a comfortable way to straighten teeth. Here are the top seven questions our patients ask about […]
4 Celebrities Who Have Dental Veneers
It’s hard to think of a single celebrity who has a smile that isn’t gorgeous. But did you know that many of our favorite actors, singers, and artists have had dental work done to make their teeth look so perfect? Perfectly straight and white teeth is hard to come by naturally, so many people turn […]
The Cosmetic Effects of Laser Dentistry
Many patients seek a skilled dentist to improve the look of their smile through cosmetic dentistry procedures. However, some of these procedures can seem invasive and require scalpels and sutures. And with these surgical procedures, the cosmetic look patients seek only appear after the healing process is complete, which can be weeks. This is where […]
How CEREC® Has Transformed Dentistry
Traditionally, most dental restorations are made in dental labs, not in the actual dentist’s office. These dental labs can sometimes be in other states and thus means that patients will have to wait weeks to actually get their restoration. And what happens if the restoration doesn’t match in color, size, or fit? Then the whole […]