Have you ever heard of craze lines? This might sound like a fun new trend – perhaps the latest dance that all the kids are doing. In fact, craze lines are tiny vertical fractures that can develop in tooth enamel. When the hard outer shell of your teeth is compromised like this, stains can easily… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Porcelain Veneers
Veneers or Invisalign? Libertyville Cosmetic Dentist Helps You Choose
If you have flaws on your teeth, you may be searching for the shortest distance between the point of smile discomfort and smile pride. A good cosmetic dentist has many options for a variety of problems. Sometimes multiple issues can be addressed in a series of appointments and we call that a smile makeover. However,… Read more »
Glencoe Dentist: When Whitening Won’t Work
There are two types of stains that can dull your smile. Extrinsic stains are common and happen to everyone as the years march on. They are exacerbated by coffee, tobacco, and dark food and beverages. These stains generally respond very well to professional teeth whitening. Intrinsic stains occur from inside the dentin of your teeth…. Read more »
Northbrook Cosmetic Dentist Offers History of Porcelain
While you may not give a lot of thought to porcelain (used in several dental procedures) the versatile material has a fairly fascinating history. It all started with the Tang dynasty in China. Ceramic materials had quite the learning curve due to the high temperatures necessary to harden them in the firing process. Porcelain is… Read more »
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