What makes the perfect smile? We recently came across an interview of our personal friend/mentor/patient, Dr. Pascal Magne, with Singular Magazine called “The Perfectly Imperfect Smile,” written by Kelly Lopez. Here are the main points: ‘Perfect’ Smiles Aren’t Perfect Traditionally, beautiful smiles have been characterized by how white and symmetrical teeth are (more = better). […]
A frequently asked question at our office is, “How often should I have x-rays taken?” This is a great question! As a general rule of thumb, you should get a set of bitewings taken once a year, and a full mouth series (FMX) once every 3 years. Of course, if you are experiencing pain (other […]
Simply stated, yes! Titanium dental implants are safe and effective. They have been used for over 50 years and have been studied extensively over this period. However, that is not to say that there are no risks or complications that jeopardize the success of titanium dental implants. As research and development in dental implant materials […]
Gum recession is a major concern for many of our patients due to the poor esthetics and the possibility of sensitivity and decay. Studies have shown that 50% of people between 18-64 years of age have one or more sites with recession and 23.8 million people have one or more tooth surfaces with greater than […]