Yearly Archives: 2014

3

Nov

THE SCIENCE BEHIND WHY WE SMILE

Published: November 3, 2014

You stop by a magazine rack, and they’re all over the place. Walk around your neighborhood, and you will probably see a few. As children play in parks or couples take their afternoon stroll, you will see them passing by. You might even wear one right now. A smile. Most people smile every day, and they can communicate different messages as they...

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28

Feb

HOW A TERRIFIC SMILE CAN CHANGE EVERYTHING: A BEFORE AND AFTER CASE STUDY

Published: February 28, 2014

Are you one of those people who refuses to show your teeth when asked to “say cheese” for a photo? You know that you’ll hate yourself later if you allow your not-so-pearly whites to be immortalized on Facebook. Such was the case for a young woman who walked into our office recently. She had healthy teeth but wasn’t excited about how they...

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25

Feb

WHY DO TEETH CRACK

Published: February 25, 2014

Teeth fracture for a few very simple reasons: forces over time and weakness from previous dental treatment. When a tooth needs a filling, the stresses of the restorative procedure may weaken a tooth. Then, like anything else that is used over and over again, the teeth simply start to wear down from daily use. This can lead to hairline fractures in...

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