All You Need to Know About Gum Contouring In the world of cosmetic dentistry, gum contouring has emerged as a pivotal procedure. This often-overlooked treatment can dramatically enhance the aesthetics of a smile, proving that beauty truly is in the details. Whether you're an oral health advocate, someone interested in dental trends, or a [...]
In today's world, where first impressions are more important than ever, a bright, white smile can be your ticket to success in both personal and professional spheres. Whether it's for a job interview, a first date, or simply boosting your self-confidence, the appeal of teeth whitening has never been greater. [...]
5 Ways to Prevent Bad Breath Have you ever talked to someone and their breath immediately made you want to back away? Having bad breath, medically known as halitosis, is a common issue many people face. From 50-60% of adults in the United States suffer from halitosis; this problem affects your confidence and how others [...]
Here at ClevelandSmiles, one of our most important instruments is the diode laser. Though we use it for many reasons, we most often take the laser in hand to remove excess gum tissue. Shaped like a pen or pencil and gripped in an identical manner, the laser removes the tissue in a very predictable and [...]
More and more, we are seeing patients with the complaint or observation "I have a gummy smile," or "I show too much gum in my pictures" (or on Zoom). Though I have written about it before, it's worth taking another look at. It can be caused by a number of things. Some people have a [...]
One of the most common problems that we see in cosmetic dental practices is space between teeth. In back teeth, it often results in a food trap (which does encourage flossing:), while in front teeth, it may also catch debris, while being less than esthetic. Fortunately, we have a number of ways to close those [...]
Some people are born with a "gummy smile," or a smile that seems to be dominated by the tissue around their teeth. With today's dentistry, often this can be remedied through the use of a dental laser, a pen-like instrument that allows us to shape the tissue in a very ideal manner. Much like drawing [...]
With the new year - but wearing the same old masks - it might be a good time to work on your smile, as many of both our longtime and newer patients have. Many of us are working from home (dental staffs excluded) and may have a little more time. Others may have seen friends, [...]
The use of a wax prototype of what a look or smile can become is part of our planning before we embark on a smile makeover. An impression of a patient's teeth can be made digitally - or conventionally with "goop" - to establish a patient's current or beginning situation. In combination with both xrays, [...]
With the new year upon us ("thank goodness," we think/hope), it might be a good time to revisit your plans on a smile makeover. Many insurance plans, as well as HSA accounts, begin again in January, which may help with your investment in your smile. Additionally, with mask-wearing still with us, there's an opportunity to [...]