How would you feel if you knew you could get a more beautiful smile in six months without having to sport traditional braces? The fact is, if you’re a candidate, you will be able to! These braces, meant for older teens and adults, as the name implies, are used for six months. They’re transparent so your teeth show through perfectly, and they’re also effective and affordable. But are they the right choice for you? If you agree with one or more of the statements below, the chances are high 6-month braces would be ideal for you. There are spaces between…

Choosing any dentist is easy. A drive around almost any city commercial neighborhood will reveal retail dental offices. An Internet search can find multiple dentists with criteria of your choosing. Of course asking a friend or relative for a personal referral will give you valuable information based on actual experience you may find comforting. Sometimes having too many choices can be paralyzing. How ever you begin, consider these criteria: Personal testimony of a good experience from someone you know Check the website to see if it is appealing and modern. (No website? Are they that old fashioned?!) Office that is…

The days of inevitably loosing ones teeth by adulthood are over. It is true that genetics plays a role and that one can be genetically predisposed to cavities and or gum disease. This just means one has to pay more attention to ones dental health and take an active role. Let it be said that the alternatives to keeping ones teeth like dentures are inferior to ones natural dentition. It is said that the best dentures are only 15 percent as efficient as the natural teeth. Dentures are a true prosthesis- like a false leg is a prosthesis. Implants as…

Modern dentistry is admittedly expensive. Neglect of your dental health is more expensive. For people with financial concerns, consider: Payment plans are available for people with decent credit history. You do not have to pay everything at once. As long as one pays the monthly in time there is no interest payment otherwise there are interest payments. Choosing less expensive alternatives. With most dental problems there are alternatives which can restore health. Choose a less expensive path at first, preserve health and function, and “upgrade” later if necessary or desired. Do less dental treatment at a time. Do what you…

It is a common sentiment: “I am afraid of going to the dentist”, or “I hate the shot” or “I can’t stand the noise of the drill.” Fortunately there are many alternatives to alleviate apprehension of a dental visit. The first approach is to better understand what treatment is necessary and with this fuller understanding of the treatment, ones fear of the unknown should be less. For example once you understand that a root canal is not painful and that it is essentially a special type of filling, one can more comfortably associate this new experience with one that has…