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Sep
21

Natural, Beautiful Smiles with Porcelain Veneers

Do you feel unhappy with the way your teeth look? If you want an enduring, effective way to improve the color, shape, and alignment of your smile, ask your dentist about porcelain veneers. These cap-like shells adhere to the front… - By Dr. Paulen

Sep
01

Do Implants Impede Other Dental Care?

For optimal restorative dental benefits, a dentist will likely recommend implant dentistry to patients seeking to replace missing teeth. These permanent fixtures can offer full functional and structural enhancement to restore your smile while maintaining a gorgeous and natural-looking finish.… - By Dr. Paulen

Aug
17

Seek Urgent Treatment for Cavities

Cavities are one of the most common dental problems that people face. This early stage of tooth decay will affect many of us during our lives, and a dentist can treat the issue with a dental filling fairly easily. However,… - By Dr. Paulen

Aug
02

Health Benefits from Smiling

We think of smiling as a reaction to experiencing joy. But the act of smiling will do the inverse as well and induce a happy sensation that will impact your brain and other body parts. But you might smile less… - By Dr. Paulen

Jul
19

Gum Disease Warning Signs

Almost half of American adults suffer from an infection in the gum tissue called gum disease. This common oral health concern begins with inflammation of the gums and then deteriorates the gum tissue, teeth, and jawbone as it advances. You… - By Dr. Paulen

Jul
07

Save Your Knocked-Out Tooth

Accidents can happen to even the most diligent of us. An awkward bite into a hard food item or a blow to the face can generate enough trauma to cause a tooth to dislodge from its socket. If you suffer… - By Dr. Paulen

Jun
22

Will Protein Shakes Hurt My Smile?

Protein shakes have grown in popularity in recent years. These beverages mix protein powder with juices, fruits, milk, or other ingredients to make a delicious and nutritious drink. Whether you want to improve your muscle tone or fitness or boost… - By Dr. Paulen

Jun
08

Dental Care After Implant Dentistry

Looking for a highly effective way to restore your smile after tooth loss? You can find comprehensive dental restoration when you replace missing teeth with dental implants. These fixed prosthetic teeth offer thorough and lasting benefits that you can trust… - By Dr. Paulen

May
11

Will Teeth Whitening Work for My Smile?

Stains might appear on your teeth over time, which can make you feel less satisfied with the appearance of your smile. Your dentist can offer teeth whitening treatment both in their office and as a take-home kit. You can see… - By Dr. Paulen

May
01

Time to Replace Your Old Toothbrush

We practice oral hygiene at home to clean away plaque and other residues that accrue over our teeth throughout the day. In order to get our smiles as clean as possible, we need to use the best tools when brushing… - By Dr. Paulen