Cheat Sheet to Cosmetic Dentistry 101

cosmetic dentistry 101Whether you are standing at the front of the classroom, sitting behind a desk, or getting your study on in the comfort of your own home, there is always time to focus on your oral health. Getting prepared for another year of learning often comes with purchasing new school supplies, fresh pieces for your wardrobe, and updated equipment, but you might be surprised to know just how big of an impact a new smile can have on your education. Boost your confidence, self-worth, and educational pursuits with a smile makeover. Here is your cheat sheet to Cosmetic Dentistry 101.

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Do Selfie-Lovers Have Better Oral Health?

Selfies and oral healthPeople who have a habit of taking selfies have been labeled as narcissists, while other lovers of self-portraits have been involved in car crashes and pedestrian accidents thanks to a high level of distraction. If you’re in the safety of your own bathroom, however, selfie fever could be a good thing. According to a new study, there may be an upside to taking a video of yourself while brushing your teeth: You could improve your oral health.

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The ABCs of a Smile Makeover

Back to school smile makeoverIt’s back-to-school season, when grown-ups are on the hunt for pencils, notebooks, and creative lunch box ideas for their kids. You want your children to be the best versions of themselves, but what about you? You don’t have to be in college, grad school, or taking a continuing education class to learn something new and important. August and September are an ideal time of year for adults to educate themselves about self-improvement and smile makeovers and take action to become a smarter-looking you.

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Olympic-Size Smiles (and Some That Need a Smile Makeover)

Michael Phelps teethThe upcoming Summer Olympics in Rio have plenty of controversy surrounding them, but one thing is for certain, the country will host the most talented athletes in the world. Some of them will be smiling widely when they win Olympic gold, but those who aren’t smiling are not always the ones who come up short on the medal count – they may simply be the people who aren’t proud of their smiles, and who absolutely don’t want their broken-down smile preserved in photographic sports history.

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Why Some Brides Don’t Smile on Their Wedding Day

bridal smile makeoverAnyone who has gotten married knows that photos are one of the biggest elements of the wedding day. While it may be trendy for some brides to have serious faces in their wedding photos, mimicking nostalgic bridal poses of generations past, the reality is that far too many a bride is ashamed of her teeth, and that’s why she’s not smiling wide on one of the most important days of her life. If a smile makeover were part of the wedding planning, the photographic outcome would be drastically different.

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Do You Have a Kissable Smile?

kissable smileJuly 6 has been deemed International Kissing Day. And whether you’re planning to pucker up in New York City or across either pond, if you want to do any serious smooching your teeth and oral health better be in tip-top shape.

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Top 3 Restorative Dentistry Options for Missing Teeth

missing tooth restorative dentistryMissing teeth are problematic in many ways. They not only leave gaping holes in your smile, which is distracting and unappealing, these spaces can actually make you look unhealthy and older than you actually are. Plus, missing teeth aren’t doing your mouth any favors when it comes to biting and chewing food. Whether you’re missing a molar or otherwise, all missing teeth are important and should be replaced. The question is, what’s the best restorative dentistry option for filling in the spaces?

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Famous Fathers with Notable Smiles

Steven Tyler smile makeoverOne of the jobs of a father is to set a good example for his children, to help them find their confidence and be proud of who they are, flaws and all. There are plenty of famous fathers who are known for their exploits or big mouths or contributions to society and, along with these characteristics, the following fathers are known for their notable smiles, even if they’re not completely perfect.

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