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...
