Smile Texas's Cosmetic Dentistry Journal

Ill-fitting dentures can have a negative impact on your quality of life. Learn about dental implants – the life-changing procedure that will reinvigorate your self-confidence and happiness.

Do you worry about eating in public? Is it nerve-wracking to think of chewing proteins, vegetables, or crunchy fruits? Do you laugh and smile with your mouth closed for fear of losing your dentures? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, it’s time to consider replacing those cumbersome and unreliable dentures with dental implants. (more…)

Hollywood stars are always flashing their pearly whites, but sometimes their teeth look a little too perfect, a little too fake. You can get a natural smile that trumps all celebs.

You want white teeth, straight teeth, fully functional teeth, a smile you can be proud of, and renewed confidence. You want to look and feel like a superstar – a smile makeover can fulfill all of these wishes. (more…)

Loose dentures, missing teeth, and other dental issues can compromise your health and nutrition.

If you have gum disease, broken teeth, or unreliable dentures that just refuse to stay in place, the last thing you’re likely to do is eat corn on the cob, chomp into crunchy fruits or vegetables, or chew on a delicious steak. People with lingering dental issues tend to stick to foods (often less-nutritious options) that are gentle on their teeth, like carbs and starches. These soft foods can be easily chewed – but at what cost to your health? (more…)

Suffering from headaches or jaw pain? Are your teeth wearing down?

Bite problems are often the culprit behind a frown. And the side effects of a bad bite can include chipped teeth, headaches, clenching, short teeth, grinding, TMD, and TMJ. The last thing you want is a worn-out smile – and that can easily occur if your bite remains uncomfortable and poorly supported. (more…)

See professionals who have gotten successful smile makeovers – and greatly enhanced their quality of life.

Everyone deserves a brilliant, beautiful smile that gives them confidence and pride in their appearance. Sometimes though, just like in many areas of life, we don’t take the time to enjoy the fruits of our labor and treat ourselves to something that is both healthy and satisfying – like a long-overdue smile makeover. (more…)

Job interviews are all about the first impression – is your smile ready?

If you’re tight-lipped across the desk from your potential new boss, that may leave them wondering what you could be hiding. For you, that small smirk instead of a broad smile is nothing more than a method to keep your less-than-stellar teeth under wraps. For an employer, it’s a red flag. (more…)

Take a bite out of a brand new look.

Vampires may be all the rage in today’s pop culture – particularly with this week’s opening of “The Twilight Saga: Eclipse” – but people who naturally have extra-pointy eye teeth aren’t necessarily in love with the idea of fangs. Likewise, individuals with short teeth are just as likely to cover up their smiles. (more…)

Find out why smile makeovers and Father’s Day go hand in hand.

Sunday is Father’s Day and meaningful gestures are remembered. The gift of a new and improved smile will indeed have longevity and remind Dad that his health is super-important to the people who love him. (And if you’re a dad who’s looking for a way to treat himself, consider a smile makeover – it’ll go much further than any round of golf or a power tool!) (more…)

If you’re a bachelor or bachelorette who’s looking for love, being unhappy with your smile can hamper your chances of making a match.

While a less-than-stellar smile doesn’t enhance your looks, it’s not necessarily a deal breaker when it comes to meeting, greeting, and dating. What is a deal breaker in any relationship, however, is lack of confidence. And if you’re not happy with the way your teeth look, you’re going to give off uncomfortable vibes… and that can make you unattractive to others. (more…)

If you feel that a gummy smile is cute on an infant but not on you, it’s time to consider a smile makeover.

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