by Dr. Matthew Lassen | Feb 14, 2020 | Blog, Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Topics
A confident smile does more than improve how you look. Research consistently shows that how you feel about your teeth affects your willingness to speak up, laugh freely, and engage fully in everyday life. Whether you are bothered by discoloration, uneven spacing,...
by Dr. Matthew Lassen | Feb 7, 2020 | Blog, Dental Topics 2, Oral Surgery
There are a number of reasons that dentists or oral surgeons recommend surgery, but facial injuries are probably the most unexpected and alarming cause. Maxillofacial injury, or facial trauma, refers to any injury to the mouth, jaw, and face. Most of these injuries...
by Dr. Matthew Lassen | Jan 31, 2020 | Blog, Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Topics 2
With advances in cosmetic dentistry, almost every aspect of your smile can undergo a transformation with a smile makeover. If you are unhappy with the appearance of your smile, a combination of cosmetic and restorative dentistry treatment procedures can help you to...
by Dr. Matthew Lassen | Jan 24, 2020 | Blog, Dental Topics 2, Oral Surgery
Wisdom teeth are the last adult teeth to erupt into the mouth, generally emerging between the ages of seventeen and twenty-one. They are the third set of molars and are in pairs: two each on the top and bottom arch of teeth. While some patients don’t have wisdom...
by Dr. Matthew Lassen | Jan 17, 2020 | Blog, Dental Topics, General Dentistry
If you have asthma, you already know it affects how you breathe, but it can quietly affect your smile too. The same medications and breathing patterns that help manage asthma symptoms can create conditions in your mouth that raise the risk of tooth decay, gum...
by Dr. Matthew Lassen | Jan 10, 2020 | Blog, Dental Topics 2, Dentures
Losing multiple teeth can quietly unravel the things you love most, from enjoying a meal with family to smiling without hesitation. Standard dentures have long been the default solution, yet many people find them frustrating, unreliable, and a far cry from the...
by Dr. Matthew Lassen | Jan 3, 2020 | Blog, Dental Topics 2, Sedation Dentistry
Intravenous, or IV, dental sedation offers patients a way to remain completely relaxed while undergoing dental procedures. Those with dental phobias, severe anxiety, special needs, or other issues are able to obtain necessary treatment instead of avoiding trips to the...
by Dr. Matthew Lassen | Dec 27, 2019 | Blog, Dental Topics 2, Teeth Whitening
By far, the best way to brighten and whiten your smile is through an in-office treatment performed by your dentist. The concentration of hydrogen peroxide in the whitening gel used by your dentist is much higher than that which can be obtained over-the-counter by you...
by Dr. Matthew Lassen | Dec 13, 2019 | Blog, Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Topics
Although your oral health is of utmost importance, it’s not the only thing to consider about your smile. There is a specialized field of dentistry that focuses on giving you the most appealing smile possible for you. Cosmetic dentistry can turn a crooked, discolored,...
by Dr. Matthew Lassen | Dec 6, 2019 | Blog, Dental Topics, General Dentistry
A number of serious health problems like cancer are linked to smoking, but your oral health is also at risk from using tobacco. Your teeth can be severely stained, turning them yellow or brown, and your lips can become darker too. Smokers have a higher risk of tooth...
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