One of the purposes of wearing dentures to replace missing teeth is to reestablish one’s ability to chew food.  Without any teeth, people are very limited in their food choices and often resort to a soft diet.  While meal replacements and supplements abound, nutritionists know that the best nutrient absorption comes through obtaining your necessary nutrients, including vitamins and minerals,[…]

Porcelain veneers are a wonderful investment in a beautiful smile.  At Designer Smiles, Dr. Ann has created thousands of designer smiles using porcelain veneers.  It is our goal that any cosmetic dental treatments we perform provide you with many decades of a confident and naturally beautiful smile that you love. Just like any significant investment, maintenance is required for long-term[…]

The answer, unsurprisingly, is yes and no.  We bet you were expecting that if you have read many of our blogs.  We usually do not give a straight answer because there is not one single answer to questions about dental health.  This is due to the unique nature of every human being, and our commitment to treating every human being[…]

While there is not one specific measurement of teeth necessary for a beautiful smile, the appearance of short teeth is generally not the best look.  Short teeth tend to make someone look older than they actually are.  The bottom line is that if you think your teeth appear to be too short, you should talk to Dr. Ann about it. […]