5 Things to Consider Before a Smile Makeover

Smile makeovers can be excellent for revitalizing and even transforming your smile. These procedures typically involve a combination of cosmetic and restorative dental care options that can resolve common concerns such as stained and discolored teeth, chips and gaps, missing teeth, misalignment, and many others. Treatments such as Invisalign®, dental implants, dental crowns, teeth whitening, porcelain veneers, and All-on-4 can […]

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How to Straighten Teeth Without Braces

Traditional braces are known for correcting crowded or crooked teeth; however, there are alternative dental solutions that many people are not familiar with. Our highly-experienced cosmetic dentist in Philadelphia offers porcelain veneers and Invisalign® as alternatives to metal braces. Whether you need help with crooked, crowded, or gapped teeth, our team can help you find the optimal dental solution that […]

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How to Remove Yellow Stains from Teeth

One of the most common aesthetic concerns people have with the appearance of their smile is yellow teeth. While the exact cause of yellowing and/or any other tooth discoloration is unique to each person, some typical culprits include frequent consumption of tea, coffee, and soda; cigarette and/or tobacco use; and failure to maintain proper oral hygiene. In some cases, teeth […]

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Discreet Orthodontic Treatment for Adults

Whether it stems from never receiving orthodontic treatment as a kid or experiencing orthodontic relapse years after braces, having misaligned teeth is one of the top cosmetic smile concerns among adults. Despite a strong desire to straighten one’s teeth, however, the thought of wearing braces as an adult often keeps many people from achieving the smile they desire. Fortunately, conspicuous […]

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How Long Do Porcelain Veneers Last?

With so many benefits, porcelain veneers are one of the most popular ways to improve your smile. This innovative technique can cover stains, chips, gaps, cracks, and “small” teeth for a stunning and symmetrical smile. Porcelain veneers come with another advantage that many people are not aware of, and that is that they can last a decade or more with […]

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When Are Porcelain Crowns a Better Option Than Veneers?

The latest advances in dental care make it possible to address a wide range of concerns, and many popular techniques have overlapping benefits. Choosing the best approach will depend on the patient’s unique needs and goals. For instance, porcelain dental crowns and porcelain dental veneers are two procedures that can be used to achieve similar ends. Our experienced dentist, Dr. […]

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What Is a Smile Makeover?

If you’re hesitant to smile due to a few cosmetic concerns, a smile makeover may be right for you. This procedure is actually a combination of treatments—a selection of options will be chosen to suit your individual needs and goals. As a result, you can tailor your smile virtually any way you wish. Our extensively trained dentist, Dr. Rafael Yanez, […]

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When Should I Consider Porcelain Veneers?

When you have a single dental cosmetic concern, such as stained teeth, it’s relatively easy to choose a treatment that can correct it (for instance: teeth whitening). However, many patients have several issues that they would like addressed. In that case, porcelain veneers can be an excellent way to achieve comprehensive aesthetic smile enhancement without undergoing multiple procedures. Philadelphia dentist, Dr. […]

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