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If you’re like most people, you have probably noticed your teeth aren’t as white as they used to be. The causes of yellow teeth or stain teeth are many, from lifestyle choices such as smoking to the foods and drinks you consume. Having teeth that become more yellow over time is also a part of the natural aging process.

If you walk the aisles of any department or drug store, you’ve probably seen a myriad of teeth whitening products. There are strips, gels, rinses, and pastes that all promise to make your teeth whiter and brighter. But how well do these products work? This is a question we frequently hear as ...

Composite resin is a material that has revolutionized dental fillings. Instead of having a dark, unsightly metal filling in your tooth, composite allows your dentist to customize the filling material so that it blends flawlessly with your smile.

While these fillings are durable, they typically need to be replaced after seven to ten years due to the normal wear and tear of chewing and the power of biting forces. The question that researcher Dr. Guido Pauli is asking is could composite resin be improved to provide even more durability to dental fillings in Irvine, CA?

Scientists Are Making Improvements

Dr. Pauli and his team of scientists at the University of Illinois at Chicago ...

You've hidden your smile for the last time! You are finally ready to improve the appearance of your teeth, and you have some ideas about how you'd like your smile to look. You have some consultations scheduled and you're ready to learn more about cosmetic dentistry. Here are some important questions to discuss with your prospective dentists about cosmetic dentistry in Irvine, CA.

What are Your Ideas and Recommendations for My Smile?

As you visit with different dentists, you will find that they all have different perspectives and treatment philosophies. This is a good thing! You may learn that you have multiple treatment options to choose from as they present different ...

Modern dentistry has made many advances in dental treatment procedures and materials over the years, and all-porcelain crowns are no exception. Learn more here from your Irvine cosmetic dentist about the purpose and benefits of porcelain crowns.

What is a Porcelain Crown?

A crown is used to repair a tooth that has been damaged, injured or fractured beyond the scope of what a dental filling can repair. A crown fits over the remaining structure of your natural tooth like a "cap" and protects both your tooth and root, while providing the same function that your own tooth did. All-porcelain crowns are durable and designed to replace your tooth for many years to ...

Having imperfect teeth can be a huge source of anxiety for many people and cause them to have low confidence and self-esteem. Even minor issues, like discoloration, can make them want to hide their smiles. Yet, with cosmetic dentistry, Dr. Jeffrey Robertson can repair and restore almost any cosmetic issue someone has with their teeth to give them the perfect, flawless smile they have always dreamed about.

How Cosmetic Dentistry Can Help

• Whitening – Due to coffee, red wine, dark foods, and aging, smiles can become dull and discolored. This is why so many products, from toothpaste to over the counter kits, ...