Despite the advances in dentistry and the fact that it seems like there is a dentist on every corner, millions of Americans end up losing all of their teeth.  For hundreds of years, the solution to this problem has been dentures.  While traditional dentures lack any anchorage in the jawbone, they still provide a better chewing and speaking scenario than[…]

Dental implants are one of the most exciting advances in dental treatment.  They allow you to replace one or more missing teeth in the most natural way possible.  They replace both the roots and the crown (exposed portion) of teeth, so they function as well as a natural tooth. We often claim that one of the biggest advantages of restoring[…]

At Designer Smiles, we have been creating beautiful smiles with Invisalign for over a decade.Using clear aligners to straighten the teeth provides an attractive alternative to the unsightly metal brackets and wires of traditional orthodontics.The benefits of straight teeth are not simply cosmetic.Straight teeth have a lower risk of cavities and gum disease than crooked teeth, so straightening your teeth[…]

There is a tragic misunderstanding among many parents that their children’s baby teeth do not matter.This usually comes out in conversations between our family dentists and parents when a child has multiple dental problems that require necessary treatment.When we hear the phrase—“Just pull it.It’s only a baby tooth”— from a parent, we cringe.Baby teeth are very important, and this blog will[…]