How 3D Printing Will Change How Dentists Work

It’s 4 in the afternoon. Your dental implant has cracked. Nothing’s fallen off, but there’s a large crack that’s visible when you smile. You have a very important meeting early in the morning the next day. What are your options? It’s a nightmare situation. We place such high value on the appearance of our teeth. We’re willing to spend thousands …

The Psychology of Smiling

Fixing smiles is my raison d’être, so I’m always happy when I stumble across new research that shows the importance of smiles in everyday life. When you meet someone, the first thing you notice is his or her face. The expression they wear is a nonverbal cue that communicates whether they are approachable, good natured, and trustworthy. We all know …

Missing a Tooth? Why not Regrow it?

If you’re like me, you spend at least a few minutes daily thinking about the future of dental implants. No? Just me? Well, here is some awesome news for those interested. Dr. Jeremy Mao has devised a plan to begin growing teeth in empty sockets! That’s right, growing! Traditional dental implants can be a bit of a nightmare. They are …

Your Teeth’s Public Enemy No. 1

Teeth have a new Public Enemy Number One: Energy Drinks Sure, you need them to stay awake at night, or to get you through a Monday, but a reliance on Energy drinks can cause some serious damage. Not only will you build up a major reliance on these sugary/caffeine filled liquids, but your teeth will also be in peril! Sports …

Green Up Your Teeth

As with much in this world, dentistry is going green! Green buildings! Green products! Green teeth? Well, not green teeth, but environmentally sustainable practices are gaining popularity. Environment sustainability is an issue that has plagued our planet for a while now, and many dentists are answering the call! Dental offices have begun to work towards environmental sustainability in interesting ways: …