Should I Choose Porcelain Veneers or Crowns to Restore Worn Teeth?

As we age, teeth can become gradually worn and shortened due to friction from normal use. For some, harmful teeth grinding and clenching, along with damaging habits like nail-biting and […]

Can I Lighten the Shade of My Porcelain Crowns?

If you are not satisfied with the shade of your all-porcelain crowns when they return from the ceramist’s dental lab, it’s possible make color adjustments without making an entirely new […]

How Do I Pick the Right Color Porcelain Veneers?

Selecting the proper color for your porcelain veneers can feel like a big decision; however, it is a process that an experienced cosmetic dentist like Michael Kosdon, DDS can easily […]

Cosmetic Dentists Embrace Natural-Looking Teeth Trend

According to the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD), more patients are aiming to achieve a smile that looks natural rather than perfect. This trend does not mean that patients […]

How Smiles Can Earn You Confidence and More

I firmly believe that a winning smile can change your life. Whether we like it or not, our smile is often the first thing others notice about us, which can […]

Can I Get a “Hollywood Smile” with Porcelain Veneers?

Most movie stars and media personalities with perfect-looking smiles have high-quality porcelain veneers. When designed and applied by an expert cosmetic dentist, veneers can create an amazing smile that lasts […]

Can Porcelain Veneers Fix Crooked Teeth?

You may be surprised to find out that porcelain veneers can be used to correct the appearance of crooked and/or irregular teeth, both of which can cause an unbalanced smile. […]

How to Prepare Sensitive Teeth for Teeth Whitening

Whether you are whitening your teeth with an at-home whitening system or undergoing Zoom!^® teeth whitening in one of our dental offices, sensitive teeth can become irritated during the whitening […]

Can Teeth Whitening Damage Gums?

When gum tissue has direct, prolonged contact with whitening gels, it can become irritated. However, it is unlikely that the gums would become seriously damaged from a whitening treatment. To […]

Answering Your Frequently Asked Questions About Dental Implants

Making the decision to replace your missing tooth or teeth with dental implants is not generally a choice that is made without significant forethought. Typically, patients considering dental implants have […]