Every year hundreds of the best and highest trained cosmetic and full mouth reconstruction specialists from around the world gather for a three-day conference of the IAPA (International Association of Physiologic Aesthetics). Every year there is a contest involving 4 categories, judged by the 9-10 board member of the IAPA. Categories include 1.) Anterior Aesthetics, […]
You may like to have a clicker for your television, car, and surround sound, but the last thing you want is to have a jaw that gives off the same tune. As a condition that causes your jaw to click, ache, and swell, temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD) is something that Dr. Paul Peterson has specialized […]
If you aren’t on Facebook, Instagram, or Snapchat, you don’t exist in the world of social media. By gaining followers and interacting with others online, daily doses of social media can increase your serotonin levels and make you instantly feel happier. To master social media. However, you need to be able to take the perfect […]
Walking down the toothpaste aisle at the grocery store can feel like one of two things 1.) Like you’d rather be staring at an aisle full of cookies, or 2.) Like you’ve just hit the tooth whitening jackpot. With over-the-counter teeth whitening products like whitening strips, pens, toothpaste, and mouthwashes, it’s safe to say that […]
Anxiety can run your life. With both clinical and situational based anxiety, patients can suffer from all ranges of anxiety. And as one of the largest situational barriers that cause anxiety for people, a visit to the dentist can get your mind running a mile a minute and your heart pounding just at the thought […]
There are several rewards for maintaining good oral health: fresh breath, more attractive teeth, the absence of tooth or gum pain. According to published research, the benefits of oral health don’t stop at the mouth. There is also evidence that healthy teeth and gums can promote whole-body health, decreasing your risk for serious health concerns, […]
It used to be that, to have a straighter smile, you had to commit to wearing braces. Those metal fixtures affixed to teeth were not only uber-obvious in the smile, but they also had a knack for catching on cheeks and lips. What are we saying? They still do! Sure, there are cases for conventional […]
Dental checkups are important to the appearance, function, and comfort of your teeth and gums. As much as you may know this, the entire routine of visiting the dentist every six months may seem monotonous and, well, unnecessary. Let’s take a look inside the average dental checkup to see what really goes on during these […]
Chicklets. It’s something you want to chew, not something you want reflected in your smile! Alas, this is exactly the esthetic that many people achieved in the early days of cosmetic dentistry. Today, we are fortunate to have the benefit of quality dental porcelain and advanced techniques that can be employed in the fabrication of […]
As children, most of us enjoyed chewing gum as often as our parents would allow. This activity is not only pleasurable and a great way to “keep busy,” but can also provide you with hidden benefits that you had not previously considered. With this in mind, we say enjoy that stick of sugar-free gum as […]
