Did you know the American Association of Orthodontists recommends children see an orthodontist by age 7? The truth is, you don’t have to wait until your child is a teenager to get orthodontic work done if they need it. In fact, it’s often better for children to get orthodontic work...
If going to the dentist makes you anxious, you’re not alone. In fact, 9-20% of Americans avoid going to the dentist, because they feel fear or anxiety. But fear and anxiety shouldn’t keep you from taking care of your oral health. At Dental Art of South Bay, we can address...
Everyone wants a perfect, beautiful smile. But few people are born with perfectly straight teeth. Some of us get orthodontic work in our teenage years, but many people don’t. And even people who have had orthodontic work done can find themselves needing more work because teeth can gradually shift over...
Dental implants are one of the most beneficial innovations in the dental industry. As a solution for missing teeth, dental implants are both permanent and attractive. Compared to other options for replacing missing teeth, such as bridges or dentures, dental implants look and feel as close as possible to natural...
You may need a dental crown for a number of reasons, such as after getting a deep filling, a root canal, or a broken tooth. A crown is a cap that goes over your natural tooth. Even though crowns improve the cosmetic appearance of your smile, they’re also important for...
Do you want a picture-perfect smile? From simply growing older to enjoying many popular foods and beverages, your teeth can get dingy. Fortunately, they don’t have to stay that way. Teeth whitening can lift stains to give you a brighter, more beautiful smile. Professional whitening treatments deliver better results than...
In today’s world of cell phone cameras and social media, everyone’s taking selfies all the time. You want to be able to smile along with your friends, but it can be hard to do if you are embarrassed by your teeth. You may have missing, chipped, or stained teeth that...
CT (computerized tomography) scans aren't just for screening breast cancer, lung cancer, and looking inside the brain. In the last 15 years, dental professionals have found CT scans to be effective in quite a few different ways. Dr. Dana Samet and our committed and caring team at Dental Art of...
When people think of orthodontic treatment, many assume that its only benefits are cosmetic. It’s true that when you have crooked or misaligned teeth, it can affect your confidence. Straightening your teeth can definitely improve your appearance. However, orthodontic issues such as misaligned teeth can affect a lot more than...
Dental veneers are designed to look and feel like your natural teeth. They’re fitted to completely cover your teeth, thus hiding any signs of wear, discoloration, and breakage. The process for preparing and fitting veneers involves filing down your natural teeth and then permanently bonding the veneers to them. While...
If you’re afraid to go to the dentist, you’re in good company. Some 9-20% of Americans avoid going to the dentist because of anxiety. That’s around 40-70 million people. You might fear pain, or maybe you don’t like injections. It could be you don’t like giving up control, or maybe...
Until recently, the best corrective measure for misaligned teeth consisted of gluing metal brackets to your teeth, bringing food and drink restrictions and uncomfortable wires and bulges around your mouth. That was then. With Invisalign® teeth straightening treatments, you can get a beautiful smile without anyone ever needing to know...
Did you know there are over 120 million people in the United States alone missing at least one tooth? Of those, over 36 million do not have any teeth, which may leave you asking, how? There are a variety of reasons why you may experience tooth loss, from genetics to...
If you feel self-conscious about your misaligned teeth, you aren’t alone. Malocclusion -- the technical term for crooked teeth -- affects about three-quarters of the adult population in the United States. In many cases, patients who suffer from crooked or gapped teeth have wanted to fix their smiles for years,...
There are many reasons you may be considering braces or clear aligners. You may need to correct your bite, or maybe your dental hygiene is suffering because your teeth are crooked. Perhaps you simply don’t like the way your smile looks. But getting braces is a big commitment, both in...
Dental implants can turn a smile you feel uncomfortable about into one you proudly share with the world. They can also provide a more convenient, comfortable, and natural-looking alternative to dentures and last a good deal longer that alternatives such as a bridge. Choosing the right professional to work with...
