Libertyville Cosmetic Dentist Sees a Bright Future for Diamonds in Dentistry

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DiamondsDiamonds are said to be a girl’s best friend. They are certainly a symbol of financial prosperity. Diamonds are even the hardest compound on earth. And, of course, they look gorgeous on a ring, bracelet, or necklace. You might think of diamonds on teeth as something that only a hip hop star might be able to pull off. However, UCLA researchers have recently experimented with diamonds as a means to promote bone growth and ad durability to dental implants. Libertyville cosmetic dentist, Dr. Brent Engelberg, will highlight this interesting new development in dentistry.

Nanodiamonds

Nanodiamonds are the byproducts of conventional mining and refining diamonds. Appearing in shape like little tiny soccer balls, these tiny jewels measure approximately four to five nanometers in diameter. Researchers at the UCLA (more…)

Are your Teeth Getting Old? Try This Quiz from Lincolnshire Cosmetic Dentist

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Older Couple ChessPeople tend to age slower these days, provided that they listen to the good advice out there regarding eating healthy, exercising, keeping stress low, and getting plentiful sleep. However, aging happens no matter how hard we try to stop it. Our teeth, like any part of our anatomy, are not immune to the passing years. If you have habits such as regular consumption of coffee, soda, and wine, tobacco usage, ice chewing, or gnawing on non-food items (including nail biting) your teeth are likely to show their age even faster. Your Lincolnshire cosmetic dentist, Dr. Brent Engelberg, would like to pose some true-or-false questions on the topic of aging teeth.

Questions

Q1. True or false – High-carbohydrate foods can cause problems with your teeth.

Q2. True or false – Biannual dental visits can be reduced as you age.

Q3. True or false – Engaging in a practice called oil pulling can naturally whiten your teeth. (more…)

Vernon Hills Cosmetic Dentist Celebrates World Smile Day

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Smiling FamilyIt’s officially World Smile Day as deemed by the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACA). Your Vernon Hills cosmetic dentist, Dr. Brent Engelberg, is proud to be in the business of smiles. Our team has worked with countless patients to help them achieve the smiles of their dreams. Your smile is important and should be celebrated. So in honor of that notion, we would like to share some fun facts about smiles.

A Smile is Easy to Recognize

Picture walking down a street and seeing someone come towards you. You may not realize it, but of all the possible facial expressions they might have, you would most quickly be able to recognize a smile. In fact, on average, people can discern smiles from as far as 300 feet away. It may make a difference as (more…)

Glencoe Cosmetic Dentist Defines Craze Lines

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Smile Close Up PrintCrazy is one of those words that can have the most negative or positive connotations. Someone might describe someone else as crazy with a look of fear in their eyes, and you’ll be certain to steer clear. Or they may say, “she’s so crazy!” with a gleam of amusement and the intention of painting the picture of someone that’s spontaneous, hilarious, and unique. Craze lines are a dental condition that would be more on the negative, if interpreting meaning. However, you don’t hear of them as often as more familiar terms like cavities, gum disease, fillings, and root canals. Your Glencoe cosmetic dentist, Dr. Brent Engelberg will explain what causes craze lines, and how to proceed in repairing them if you are avoiding smiling because of them.

What Are Craze Lines?

Craze line fractures are shallow, and occur in your tooth enamel. They aren’t necessarily visible, but if you are a tobacco user or coffee drinker, you may end up with stains in these vertical lines that make them visible and aesthetically (more…)