We recommend fluoride treatments to many of our patients at Designer Smiles, both adults and children.  Because fluoride is often misunderstood, we will explain some important details about it in this week’s blog. What is Fluoride? Fluoride is not some crazy poisonous chemical. It is a mineral that occurs naturally in the ground all over the world.  The levels of[…]

Are you surprised to hear that the answer is somewhere along the lines of “That depends . . . “? If you’ve read our blogs for very long, you will not be surprised by that answer.  At Designer Smiles, we create customized smiles using porcelain veneers for each individual patient.  We never use a one-size-fits-all approach to cosmetic dentistry, which[…]

If you have completed orthodontic treatment, straightening your teeth with either traditional braces or clear aligners like Invisalign, we are sure someone has stressed to you the importance of wearing your retainers.  Does it really matter?  We can best answer that question by explaining what happens when you do not wear a retainer. What Do Retainers Do? A retainer’s main[…]

Before dental implants gained popularity and stability as a tooth replacement option, dental bridges took center stage.  While we do love dental implants and help many of our patients restore great chewing function with them, a dental bridge may be a better tooth replacement option in many cases.  We will explain bridges in this week’s blog.  What is important for[…]