Almost everyone wishes they had perfectly flawless, bright smiles, but very few people come by them honestly. For starters, your teeth aren’t naturally white; the enamel is translucent bluish-white, but the underlying layer of dentin is yellow, giving your grin an ivory appearance.

Not only that, but years of daily use can stain your enamel and leave it looking more yellow or brown. Although many commercial products claim to be able to remove stains, they don’t always deliver the promised results and can cause sensitivity if they’re overapplied. Continue reading to learn about three dentist-recommended ways to lighten your teeth safely!

If you’ve recently upgraded your grin with one or more cosmetic dental procedures, it’s natural to want to show off the results. Whether you had your teeth professionally whitened for an upcoming event or had veneers placed to mask unsightly blemishes, your dentist can improve your appearance to boost your confidence.

However, did you know that showing off your newly enhanced smile can also benefit your health? Continue reading to learn four of the rewards of having a happy visage!

If you’ve been considering cosmetic dentistry but are hesitant to act due to myths and misconceptions you may have heard, there’s no need to let confusing hearsay hold you back. Here are five common fallacies about cosmetic dentistry, and the truth about this exciting branch of oral health!

If you rely on dentures, you know that they help you eat meals. Their artificial teeth are strong enough to let you bite many softer foods. Still, they don’t do a perfect job – dentures can harm your nutrition and (as a result) your physical health. If you’d like to learn the reason, it isn’t a hard thing to grasp. Just keep reading to learn the connection between dentures and nutrition, as well as what to do about it.

Dating can be a stressful ordeal to begin with, but you might have special concerns about making a great impression if you wear dentures. If you’re worried about kissing properly while wearing false teeth, then you’ll be happy to learn that kissing with dentures is no different than kissing with all of your natural teeth as long as your appliance stays in place. Here’s a brief guide to keeping your dentures in kissing shape.

Dental implants are the best available way to replace missing teeth. They look and function like natural teeth, allowing the patient to enjoy any sort of food they like, and are implanted directly in the jawbone so they can keep it stimulated and healthy. While dental implants are stain-resistant, they can still develop stains over time if the patient does not take proper care of them. Here’s how dental implants can develop stains and a few tips for preventing or treating this problem.