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 [...]
This Sunday should be a great day to celebrate with our Dads. The Cleveland Indians play in the afternoon and the Cleveland Cavaliers in the evening (as if you needed a reminder!). If you need something to do in the morning, please join us at 11:30am to watch our "Salute to Dads" (and their teeth) [...]
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 [...]
The baseball season has begun, and we're excited to be Cleveland Indians fans! And while we're speaking of sports, we're "all-in" on the Cavs! In both cases, it takes a well-coordinated and dedicated team to win. Here at ClevelandSmiles, we have that team, and we spoke about it recently on "Golden Opportunities." Each day we [...]
It's Presidential primary time, and regardless of the candidates the Democrats and Republicans nominate, regular dental care "Trumps" neglect every time. We want to remind you that most patients should be seen every four to six months for their exams and hygiene/oral cancer checks. Amy and Debbie can use their "Sanders" and polishers so that [...]
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 [...]