Electric Toothbrushes: Are They for You?Power and sonic toothbrushes have come a long way.Power Toothbrushes: Electric and SonicElectric toothbrushes were first introduced in the U.S. in 1960 by a company called Squibb, and marketed under the name Broxodent. Today, there are dozens of different brands available, with a myriad of features, including re-chargeable batteries, compact designs, and bristles built for optimal cleaning.The two main...more
For a person who wants to meet new people and make new friends, theres nothing more important than a smile. A person who is not confident about his or her smile may find it more difficult to socialize with other people. This is a problem suffered by people who are not born with perfect teeth, or those who lost previously healthy teeth to decay or damage.Teeth that are not uniformly aligned are not immediately considered as unhealthy. Many...more
A lot of people suffer from low self-esteem after losing a tooth or several teeth, especially when the ones lost are the primary anterior members, like the central and lateral incisors. People lose their teeth because of several reasons, such as old age or tooth decay due to poor oral hygiene. Gums can weaken over time, decreasing support for the teeth and eventually causing them to fall out.Good thing there are skilled cosmetic dentists who can restore the healthy appearance of the teeth despite natural reasons for tooth loss. By getting tooth replacements that look identical to the lost teeth, a persons teeth can look better than they ever have. Cosmetic dentists recommend dental implants and artificial teeth installation as the best options for replacing lost teeth.There are big cities in California that have expert cosmetic dentists specializing in dental implants and prosthetics. Many cosmetic dentists have clinics in populous cities like Los Angeles, which is in fact the most populous city in the state and the second most heavily-populated city in the US. These dentists use modern approaches in improving the appearance of teeth, including super-thin veneers and dental...more
Dental lasers are the newest technology in the field of general dentistry. The use of naturally flexible and adjustable lights of different wavelengths can replace the most dangerous tools used in many critical dental operations. Dental lasers are widely-used alternatives for the immediate cure of dental diseases and play a big role in cosmetic...more
Some people who have crooked or misaligned teeth dont want to wear metal braces. These orthodontic braces are highly visible to other people, because of the braces metal wires and brackets. Many people, especially teenagers and young adults, think that these metal contraptions would be too embarrassing to wear. However, in Los Angeles, California...more
Dentistry is one of the most advanced medical fields in Los Angeles. Aside from general dentistry, dentists in the city also practice more specialized dental procedures. The most common of these is cosmetic dentistry. People in Los Angeles always want to have a perfect-looking smile all the time.Cosmetic dentists in Los Angeles are the medical practitioners responsible for giving a person perfectly beautiful smiles. Unlike general and reconstructive dentistry, cosmetic dentistry is more inclined into enhancing the persons dental aesthetic appearance. However, there are cosmetic procedures that can also be of help in dental reconstruction.A common cosmetic dentistry procedure in Los Angeles is teeth whitening. Everybody in Los Angeles wants to have dazzling white teeth all the time. But because of the food intake and the lifestyle that they have, they cant help but develop teeth stains. Through teeth whitening, the enamel of the teeth is bleached and the whiteness of the teeth is restored in just a couple of hours.If bleaching is not enough to remove the stain, dentists resort to applying veneers. Another common procedure done in Los Angeles cosmetic dentistry, veneers are...more
Cosmetic dentistry, as a branch of medicine, is a complex and complicated profession. There are higher expectations from cosmetic dentists than from general corrective dentists. Cosmetic dentistry does not only require knowledge, it requires...more
Many are not aware that ones oral health can greatly affect a persons general health. Unhealthy teeth can cause severe diseases to a person. Proper brushing and flossing should be done after every meal or at least twice a day. Healthy food for the...more
Dental clinics are everywhere, and so are dentists. Dentists have different specializations and expertise, with some specializing on gums, some on teeth imperfections, and others on improving the overall appearance. When a person drives around Los...more
Its no question that people are attracted to other people with a nice set of teeth and a pleasing smile. There are many ways to continue a life smiling with a radiant set of teeth. To have that flawless and stainless set of teeth, one can go for...more
For many people, a smile and a good set of teeth are usually the first thing they notice in other people. However, if you dont have a good set of pearly white teeth, then going to a good cosmetic dentist isnt a bad idea. A cosmetic dentist offers a...more
A smile certainly goes a long way; and doors of opportunity tend to open more for people with good looks and possess a good personality. Thanks to cosmetic dentistry, people with damage or discolored teeth can still have a perfect smile. More and...more