Crovatto & Edwards Family Dentistry

It was hard enough to wrap your head around this whole dental implant thing. Now you’ve come to find out there are even more moving parts! What’s this consultation you’ll be having with your dentist? What exactly will you be expected to do?

Don’t worry. A dental implant consultation isn’t at all like a job interview – it’s strictly for your benefit. Just keep reading. We’ll walk you through the process.

A new set of veneers can completely change your life. The confidence that a beautiful smile can afford you will improve your social life, dating life, and may even enhance your career prospects!

With all the ways that your life will change with your veneers, you might wonder whether your diet will have to shift as well. It’s a good question; here’s what you should know.

A radiant smile can be a remarkable asset in the social scene and the professional world, but many people are apprehensive about showing their teeth due to dental flaws like chips, cracks, stains, and gaps. Luckily, cosmetic dental treatments such as porcelain veneers can transform troubled teeth into beautiful new states, giving patients smiles they can be proud to show off. Here’s how tooth decay can threaten porcelain veneers as well as how to maintain your investment so you can get the most out of it.

March 8th is International Women’s Day. There’s no better time than now to take a look back at the most influential women in dentistry. More women than ever before are finding their place in the once male-dominated field. Dr. Emma Gaudreau Casgrain was the first female dentist in Canada to earn her dental degree. She was the first of many to join the ranks of men to support dental health across the globe. Here are just a few ways women have influenced dentistry.

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Teeth go through a lot over decades of use, and the wear can take a toll on their appearance. Just like the rest of the human body, the aging of the teeth and gums is affected by external pressures such as chewing, grinding, hormones, and gravity. The teeth never stop changing throughout their lifecycle, and understanding how they age can help you take the best care of them as time goes on. Here’s a brief list of ways by which aging can affect your smile and how cosmetic dentistry may be able to help.

Veneers offer a remarkable solution for enhancing your smile by masking cosmetic imperfections such as chips, cracks, gaps, minor misalignments, and stains. Despite their effectiveness and durability, veneers are susceptible to damage. If you’re faced with a situation where your veneer has dislodged and you’re uncertain about the next steps, these four tips can help safeguard your smile from further harm and manage the situation until you can consult your dentist for guidance.

In the world of careers and professional growth, the impact of personal presentation often goes underestimated. Beyond qualifications and expertise, your confidence and how you present yourself can play a big part in career success. In fact, studies have shown that many people believe that a straighter, brighter smile is linked to more success. This is where cosmetic dentistry comes in.

But why is that? Continue reading to learn how a confident smile created with cosmetic dentistry could give you a more successful career.

For the 120 million Americans grappling with the absence of at least one tooth, there’s fortunate news. Dentures, once rudimentary in design, have undergone a remarkable evolution to become the durable, natural-looking restorations we encounter today. Continue reading as we explore how dentures have evolved over the years to shed light on how far they have come since their inception.

Have you ever taken your dentures out only to discover that they smell like rot or musty food? An offensive smell can be a common issue for denture wearers with poor oral hygiene, but several factors can contribute to the smell. Learning about and correcting these issues can lead to an improved scent and better overall oral health.

To discover the causes of smelly dentures and how you can stop them, continue reading. This list will help you keep your dentures fresh.

Dentures can be an incredibly lifelike solution to extensive tooth loss, and they should be so comfortable that you might forget that they are there. However, they can lose their fit over time, especially if they do not receive proper care and regular attention from a dentist. In addition to looking shabby, ill-fitting dentures can cause significant problems for your overall oral health. Here are a few common issues that can happen with ill-fitting dentures.