Flossing Eliminates Food, Debris & Bacteria Though the research studies have been criticized, we know that flossing helps to eliminate the food and debris that bacteria in our mouth feeds off of to produce acids; those acids are what causes tooth decay and contributes to periodontal disease. Just like washing off salt from our car [...]
Concerning Laser Gum Contouring Procedures and Recovery Times There are several reasons why patients decide to undergo the gum contouring procedure that is offered at Dr. Marsh’s office, also known as a gum lift or cosmetic gum procedure. Some individuals have decided that their gums rest too low in their mouth, meaning that more of [...]
If your older crowns are looking worn or if the metal is showing, it may be time to look at cosmetic porcelain crowns. These all-ceramic restorations look great and function beautifully. They can be used as replacements, individually, or splinted together as part of a bridge; they can even be used with implants to give you a [...]
Summer is nearly upon us here in Cleveland, and what a wonderful time it is to take care of your smile! Both cosmetic bonding and porcelain veneers can enhance your look, whether you’re graduating, going to school in the summer or fall, or even going to a Cleveland high school or Ohio college reunion. If [...]
Do Veneers Need to Be Replaced? Porcelain veneers will last 12 to 25 years, depending on your level of care and maintenance. This is longer than the lifespan of composite veneers. Avoiding hard food may prolong the life of your porcelain veneers and prevent structural damage. If you’re paying for a cosmetic dentistry procedure and [...]
We're now using the Trios digital imaging system to take multiple impressions on our patients. This is in addition to the Itero system we've been using for the past seven years. It is truly state-of-the-art dentistry and allows us to be more accurate, as well as providing more comfort to our patients. The response of [...]
We've got the new Trios 3D imager for taking impressions, in addition to the Itero imaging system we got seven years ago. They're both unbelievably accurate and patient-friendly. These digital systems are also environmentally friendly, as they don't involve impression material, plastic trays, or metal dies, all which get thrown away after their use. These [...]
Spring is finally on the way. It's the start of baseball season, and "hope springs eternal" for our own Cleveland Indians. This time of year also reminds us of "spring cleaning." Though the saying refers to freshening up your home, our hygienists Amy and Debbie want to remind you that it can also refer to [...]
A recent article in the Wall Street Journal on amalgam/silver fillings received national attention. Here at Clevleand Smiles, we're in our seventeenth year of being an amalgam-free office. When doing restorative work, we use both composites and porcelain, which are also natural looking and more conservative than silver fillings. Importantly, they are also much kinder [...]
On the evening of January 3rd, a postcard we sent out to new patients ended up on the "Jay Leno Show" in his segment "Headlines." (We were alerted the following day by our patient, author Rosa Raskin). This marketing piece, believe it or not, was making its second appearance on his show, as it was [...]