Getting to the Root of the Problem Often, when family members are discussing a problem in their life, they use a saying like, "It could be worse; at least it's not a root canal." But the analogy to root canal treatment is not an accurate one. Having a root canal is the way a dentist [...]
Tooth Reshaping & Contouring One of the more conservative and worthwhile treatments we do in our office is the reshaping of teeth. Whether a tooth does not have the correct shape from development or fracturing, a little contouring with sanding discs can make all the difference in a smile. Without any Novocaine or [...]
New Portable X-Ray Machine Increases Patient Comfort Our office at ClevelandSmiles just "installed" a brand-new portable x-ray machine called the "Nomad 2." This hand-held unit allows our team to take radiographs in any room, at any angle. And because it is so efficient, the team member taking the x-ray can stay in the room with [...]
Highest Quality Dental Bridges, Crowns & Veneers The quality of porcelains in dental bridges, crowns, and veneers continues to improve. Whether it is used to close an open space, splint teeth together, or to reshape or color an existing tooth, the properties of today's porcelain makes it an ideal material. When there's a missing tooth [...]
Celebrate the Holidays With Whiter Teeth! With the holidays nearly upon us, we thought we'd help our patients and their families and friends by offering a $100 courtesy on Zoom whitening, the in-office teeth whitening system (until the end of the year, the cost is $485, rather than the customary $585). With this whitening technique, [...]
Is It Time for a Cleaning or a Smile Makeover? With kids and teachers at home for the Summer, you might take the opportunity to schedule an appointment while having the time to take care of your dental concerns, from cleanings to composite fillings to porcelain veneers. With all of these fantastic tooth-colored restorations available, [...]
Dr. Marsh On Cleveland's "Golden Opportunities" We recently had segments on WKYC/NBC Cleveland's "Golden Opportunities," Sundays at 11:30am that focused on Mothers and Fathers, with photos of my patents, Helen and Dr. Sam Marsh; they can be found on the YouTube channel under "Golden Opportunities," as well as on the Golden Opportunities website. You can [...]
The Pros of Composite & Porcelain Fillings One of the main reasons many of our patients visit Dr. Marsh’s Cleveland office is to address the problem of a troubling cavity. Every patient wants their pain to stop and the cavity to be halted before it does further damage to a valuable tooth! But beyond the [...]
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 [...]
