Cracked Teeth
Do your teeth hurt when you bite into an apple? Does the pain disappear right away? Do very cold or hot drinks cause sharp pain? You may have a cracked tooth - a common condition caused by years of biting down on hard objects, teeth clenching and grinding or an accident to the mouth. Cracks may also be the result of heavily filled teeth, or they may develop simply due to aging.
Like cracks in a windshield, cracks in teeth start small and progress slowly. The sooner it is detected and treated, the better the chance off saving your tooth. It's important to distinguish between cracks and craze lines, which are tiny cracks that affect only the outer enamel, are shallow and cause no pain, and are extremely common in adult teeth (especially incisors).
If you have pain when chewing, aching teeth or sensitivity to hot or cold, Dr. Page wants to help you. Call for a fifteen minute complimentary exam and Dr. Page will help you get a comfortable, warm smile in just one or two appointments.
Celebrity Smiles
Whether it's shy, warm, gregarious, demure or sexy, your smile is a reflection of your character. Throughout history, a fabulous smile has always been valued, not only for its attractiveness, but also as a unique mark of personality.
Many ancient civilizations coveted a great grin, and even in those days, cosmetic dentistry was used to get one. For example, 4,000 years ago the Japanese stained their teeth. The Mayans decorated their teeth by filing them into intricate shapes and adorning them with inlays. And in an ancient Egyptian cemetery, two false teeth were discovered.
Beginning in 1930s Hollywood, achieving the perfect smile became an obsession for movie actors. Thank goodness we've come a long way since celebrities put on their smiles with cumbersome plastic slip-on teeth known as "Hollywood splints!" Nice teeth and a captivating smile proved to be huge assets in achieving popularity and admiration. The desire for that kind of positive attention quickly spread to business people, political candidates and the general public.
Stars' Sparkling Smiles
So, which movie stars dazzle you with their gorgeous grin? According to cosmetic dentists, Julia Roberts and George Hamilton top the list for having the best smiles in the biz while Warren Beatty, and Annette Bening take the prize in the couples category. Other notable smiles include Christie Brinkley, Cindy Crawford, Matt Dillon and Tom Cruise.
Cosmetic dentistry, once reserved for the rich and famous is now just as accessible to the general public. Payment plans and quicker, less invasive treatments make it easier then ever for anyone to achieve a star-quality show-stopping smile! The popularity of cosmetic dentistry is greater than you may realize because the best results appear so natural. And studies have shown that simply smiling more can improve your health. So don't put that radiant smile on hold!
Cosmetic Options
As in the past, the secret behind many great smiles is cosmetic dentistry. Nowadays, veneers and whitening are extremely popular. Porcelain overlays or veneers are bonded to the fronts, sides, tops or bottoms of teeth. Their translucence and natural color create depth and high realism. Whitening definitely adds sparkle and youthfulness to any smile. In fact, it's the best way to get a gorgeous grin quickly. One option we may recommend is a take-home tray which fits perfectly around the teeth. The tray is filled with a whitening gel, and put in the mouth for a few hours a day or overnight. Teeth are gradually whitened over about ten days. Other cosmetic dentistry techniques include gum reshaping. braces, crowns, white-colored fillings and tooth proportioning. With any smile, achieving natural realism is the key since "cookie cutter" teeth look unnatural.
