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Cosmetic Dentistry

What is the difference between DMD vs DDS

The medical field uses dozens of acronyms and abbreviations that stand for the various titles and certifications a medical professional has earned or achieved. Some are very familiar —like MD for medical doctor and RN for registered nurse, while others are not as recognizable to the general public. In the dental industry, you will most often see DDS or DMD following a dentist’s name. The only difference between a DMD vs DDS title is where the dentist attended school and earned their degree in dentistry. The training of DMD and DDS dentist are essentially the same. DMD stands for “Dentariae [...]

5 Fun Alternatives to Halloween Candy

Going trick-or-treating is a highlight of the year for most kids and, let’s be serious, many adults too. After it’s the one night of the year where you get to wear a cool creative costume and fill up on Halloween candy to your heart's content (or until Mom says, “No more.”) Unfortunately, eating too much candy can build up plaque, which leads to cavities and other health problems. The American Heart Association recommends that children eat or drink less than 25 grams of added sugar a day. On Halloween, the average trick-or-treater takes home candy that contains more than 600 [...]

Learn how a CEREC crown can transform your smile

What is a CEREC Crown and How Does CEREC Work? Spreading joy, improving attitude and relieving stress are just some of the side effects of smiling more often. A damaged tooth can be stressful and inconvenient, however, advancements in CEREC technology will give you even more reasons to show off your amazing smile. Chairside Economical Restoration of Esthetic Ceramics, or CEREC, allows for same-day restoration of dental crowns. This means that Artistic Dental patients in need of a crown no longer need to come for multiple appointments as we wait on a lab to manufacture and send back. Now, patients [...]

How to Make Veneers Last

Veneers typically have a lifespan of around 10 to 15 years, depending on the exact specification (whether they are porcelain dental veneers, such as those offered by Artistic Dental).  With exceptional care and attention to cleaning, the veneers can and will last longer. While they make your smile brighter and more uniform, veneers will also react to substances in much the same way as your teeth. It’s no surprise to learn that avoiding foods and drinks that stain teeth, as well as abstaining from smoking and chewing tobacco, will lengthen the cosmetic life of your veneers. Even though the face [...]

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