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If you have an aching or damaged tooth and have seen your dentist about it, there’s a good chance they recommended a root canal. Though this is a common procedure, many patients get nervous about it because they worry it’ll make their situation worse. Plenty of people have heard horror stories about root canals leading to other major health issues, like cancer, so hesitate to get the treatment they need. Fortunately, this is merely a myth. Other minor complications can occur, though, so it’s important to be well informed. Read on to learn more about root canals and the associated risks!

Everybody wants white, bright, and beautiful teeth. But for most of us, our teeth seem to be getting more stains or discoloration each year, turning darker and darker. Why is this? What can you do to brighten up your smile? This blog post provides practical information about tooth discoloration and teeth whitening that can get you on the road to the glowing, confident grin you have always wanted.

Veneers are everywhere these days. You see them on just about every Hollywood actor, and you even notice an uptick in non-Hollywood types getting them.

But there are usually two scenarios when it comes to veneers:

• Scenario A – They make someone’s smile brighter and more beautiful, and they make you just a smidge jealous of how they did it. 
• Scenario B – You see someone with teeth that are overly white, overly perfect, and maybe just a little too big for their face.

So, what makes the person in scenario A different from the person in scenario B?

They chose the right cosmetic dentist.

If you’re looking for veneers in Burbank that are going to make you want to smile more often just to show them off, here is our guide on how to do it.

With all the information shared on TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, & X(Twitter), it seems like everyone has something to say about veneers. 

Unfortunately, a lot of that information is not accurate.

In this article, we’re going to dispel the common myths out there about veneers and reveal the truth about what they actually are and what they actually do.

If you look at the red-carpet pictures of any awards show, such as the Grammys, the Oscars, or the Golden Globes, you’ll notice one thing.

They all have really nice teeth! 

The not-so-hidden secret of Hollywood is that a large number of celebrities have veneers. That includes people with big, beautiful smiles like Miley Cyrus, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Tom Cruise.

A lot of the people you might have thought were born with a red-carpet ready smile actually had smile makeovers.

Dealing with a toothache can be a real physical and financial pain. Root canal treatment is often necessary to relieve a tooth, but it gets an (unearned) reputation for being uncomfortable. However, if you need a root canal, you shouldn’t delay! The tooth won’t heal on its own. If you’re wondering about the potential costs involved, you may feel overwhelmed at all the options and factors you need to consider.

Not to worry! Continue reading for help sorting through the factors and options that will make your root canal treatment accessible.

Have you been looking around for a new dental insurance plan for the upcoming new year? With all the various options available, it can be difficult to figure out which benefits and conditions would match well with your needs. Before deciding on a specific plan, here are several tips to consider when purchasing dental insurance.

Does your dentist use CEREC technology to make dental crowns? If so, you can enjoy the convenience of having a dental restoration designed, created, and placed on your tooth in a single day. But how long can you expect the results to last? Here’s what you need to know about the typical lifespan of a CEREC crown – and what you can do to extend it.

If you look in the mirror and find your smile to be lacking in the brightness department, your first instinct may be to go grab a whitening kit. While these treatments are highly effective, you should really have a dental exam first to check for cavities and decay.

While the chemicals will still remove the staining, there can be unintended consequences for your smile. Continue reading to learn more about the unpleasant side-effects of whitening teeth while you have cavities.

If you’re eager to improve the shade of your smile, then teeth whitening might be the solution for you. With this treatment, you’ll be free to show off a proud and beautiful grin for several months to a couple of years! There are various options for upgrading the color of your pearly whites, including affordable store-bought products. But do over-the-counter teeth whitening treatments actually work? Here’s what you should expect from these solutions and how they compare to your cosmetic dentist’s options.