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Gum disease is traditionally prevented by proper oral hygiene, professional dental cleanings, as well as, root planing and scaling when at risk. One day in the future the prevention of gum disease may be taken to new heights with an additional treatment designed to disrupt the connections between disease causing molecules and normal bacteria. In this way, there may be an opportunity to prevent gum disease and tooth loss associated with gum disease. Study results outlined in the journal Microbiology […]

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Many teens today are interested in cosmetic dentistry due to its popularity and the beautiful appearance of a great smile. What many teens may not realize is that oral health is the number one consideration before any cosmetic dentistry procedure may be performed.   A proper daily dental hygiene regimen, including, tooth brushing, flossing and a proper diet, is vital.  In addition, teens are more likely to have other habits that need to be in check before cosmetic dentistry may be […]

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Who would ever think that you’d have to prepare for your dental procedures? It’s true. If you are like the millions who have your teeth whitened, you’ll want to be prepared with the right tooth color for your dental procedure. Whether you are in need of a dental filling, dental crown or any other tooth restoration, you’ll want a uniform appearance of your teeth to prevent a spotted appearance. So, you’ll want to get your tooth whitening performed to achieve […]

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If you are like many Americans today, you’ve seen refreshing smiles of friends, family and even people working the check out at your local grocery store. You may not know they have had cosmetic dentistry because the results are “all natural”.   Yet, when you look in the mirror, you realize that your smile is not comparable. So, you view before and after photos of people who have had cosmetic dentistry. Then, you think “How can I fit cosmetic dentistry into […]

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Perhaps, you are excited about cosmetic dentistry. You’ve probably witnessed firsthand the wonderful results in the smiles of friends or family members. But where do you start? The answer is that your cosmetic dentistry plan begins with a consultation. After all, there is no way to identify your candidacy for cosmetic dentistry treatment until you have a consultation. Typically, the consultation includes a professional exam and possibly a dental cleaning.  Your oral exam will include a full mouth x-ray, periodontal […]

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Cosmetic dentistry and enhanced technology go hand in hand. There are a select number of dentists that are cosmetic dentists who have invested in enhanced technology to provide excellence in dentistry. There are superior qualities in materials used for restorative and cosmetic dentistry needs, such as, porcelain and composite resin materials that provide for glistening natural looking teeth. The longevity in tooth restorations has also improved with bonding techniques that were not available in decades past, such as, composite resin […]

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Cosmetic dentistry is like smiling- it’s fashionable. Smiles are contagious. Smiles transfer enthusiasm. Smiles are always in the public’s eye. Smiles are part of the first impression you make on others. Smiles are youthful. Smiles are enlightening. And cosmetic dentistry can bring out many smiles!    For many people, cosmetic dentistry is a must that they can’t live without. Cosmetic dentistry results affect their personal life, social life and career. Cosmetic dentistry may be just as important as new clothing or […]

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The link between diabetes and gum disease is staggering. In the United States, 26 million people have diabetes, 95% of these people have gingivitis (precursor to gum disease) or gum disease and 76 million more are pre-diabetic.  These statistics have created the demand for dentists to “brush up” on the latest in gum disease therapies. To date, there are only a select number of dentists that offer advanced treatment for gum disease. For example, Dr. Mark Sweeney offers bio film […]

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Dr. Mark Sweeney and his Austin cosmetic dentistry practice have announced they will be offering the latest tooth filling technology from Kerr^®, Sybron Dental Specialties, called the SonicFill. A bulk fill composite, Dr. Sweeney says the new filling material is ultrasonically vibrated into the tooth and can offer immense benefits to patients including minimal to no post-op sensitivity during dental fillings in Austin. An innovative ultrasonic dental filling from Kerr^® dental products, a subsidiary company of Sybron Dental Specialties, Inc., […]

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Sensitive teeth are more common that you might think.  Thousands of people suffer from sensitive teeth. At first glance, it might feel like sensitive teeth is a natural part of winter time when your big brother or sister took your blanket away during a cold night.  Whether occurring all of the time or inconsistently when drinking hot or cold drinks, sensitive teeth can be disconcerting to say the least. There are a number of reasons why people have sensitive teeth […]

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