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Healthy Smiles Are Beautiful Smiles

Posted February 19, 2015 by Dr. Emil Hawary

Dentistry for a Healthy, Beautiful Smile

Your smile speaks volumes about your personality. You may try to pass off that closed-lip grimace as a smile because you lack confidence in your teeth. You may go out of your way to hide imperfections by not smiling or by placing your hands over your mouth when you talk. This self-conscious behavior is affecting the way people perceive you. Covering your smile is hiding it away, and that makes you seem weak and timid. However, it doesn’t have to be that way. Attractive smiles start with the teeth and most importantly, their health.

Signs of an Unhealthy Mouth

Tooth loss can lead to the atrophy of the underlying bone. Without teeth or facial bone for support, your face can prematurely age.
Overcrowding of teeth makes them hard to clean properly. This causes plaque build-up and tooth decay.
Puffy, red, and inflamed gums are signs of gingivitis. Untreated gingivitis can lead to periodontitis and eventual tooth loss.
Fever blisters and canker sores can be a sign of vitamin deficiency, a bacterial infection, or an inflammatory bowel disease.

Art of Dentistry Can Help You Achieve a New Smile

At the Art of Dentistry Institute, Dr. Hawary uses his years of experience to help craft new and beautiful smiles. He provides a wide range of services from general to cosmetic dentistry. He even offers treatments that are specially tailored to make the face appear more youthful, happier, and healthier.

Implanting a Stronger Smile

Losing teeth does more harm than just creating an unattractive smile. Tooth loss can affect a person’s ability to chew food. The jawbone needs the chewing action to stimulate bone regulation, and without it the underlying bone begins to atrophy. With no supporting structure, the lips and surrounding tissue sink in toward the mouth, aging the face. By utilizing dental implants, you can can keep chewing as you did before.

Dental implants inserted after tooth extraction can prevent bone loss and damage. Dental implants are made of titanium, and they permanently fuse to the jawbone. This allows implants to act as a replacement for the root system, making them more reliable than dentures or fixed bridgework.

Aligning a Straighter Smile

When teeth are overcrowded or overlapping, it becomes increasingly difficult to ensure that they are properly cleaned. There are crevices that the toothbrush cannot reach, and it may be impossible to floss all the way to the gums. When the teeth cannot be cleaned effectively, plaque begins to build up. Excess plaque can lead to tooth discoloration and decay. Using Invisalign® can give you a straighter smile.

Invisalign® is a set of clear aligners that can be easily removed. Unlike braces, Invisalign® won’t alter your daily life. You can brush and floss as you normally would and continue to eat the food you love. Invisalign® is ideal for adults and older teens who have healthy teeth and gums. Each set of aligners is customized for you and corrects teeth in about a year, giving you that beautiful smile you desire.

Maintaining a Brighter Smile

The key to maintaining a healthy smile is routine dental hygiene. It is necessary to do your part daily by brushing and flossing as instructed, but many people fail to realize the benefits of semi-annual dental visits. Regular dental examinations allow for the early detection of tooth decay, gingivitis, and other oral health problems so they can be treated before becoming visible or causing pain.

At your exam, x-rays will be taken to determine cavity development, a professional teeth cleaning with remove hardened plaque build up, and tooth polishing will remove stains on the tooth surface. During an oral exam, you may also receive an oral cancer screening. Early cancer detection is vital for treatment and survival. All of this ensures your teeth stay healthy and fabulous.

Stop hiding your smile away. Schedule your consultation with Dr. Hawary and see how he can give you a healthy, beautiful smile. Call today at 949-620-3793 or fill out our online contact form here.

Advantages of Dental Implants

Posted January 7, 2015 by Dr. Emil Hawary

Many people do not realize the repercussions of having missing teeth. Not only do missing teeth adversely affect a person’s appearance, ability to chew, and ability to speak clearly, but they can also transform the physical anatomy of the face and lead to premature aging.

Much like the muscles of the body will atrophy without adequate exercise, the facial bones will deteriorate if they are not regularly stimulated by chewing forces. Dental implants are the only tooth replacement option to prevent bone loss from occurring. The implants are securely anchored into the jawbone so that they maintain the volume, density, and shape of the facial bones in the same way natural teeth would.

It may be tempting to choose a less expensive “quick fix” like a dental bridge for tooth replacement, but when you consider the long-term advantages of dental implants, the investment is more than worthwhile.

Dental Implants Do Not Require Altering Surrounding Teeth

Tooth restorations with dental implants get their support from the titanium screw that is permanently fused into the jawbone. An abutment connects the titanium screw to a crown, which is the visible structure that looks and functions like a natural tooth. Conversely, a dental bridge gets its support from neighboring teeth. Healthy teeth that surround the missing tooth will be worn down and are capped with a crown that supports the false tooth. Since there is no support directly beneath the false tooth, there is a possibility for bone loss in that area over time. Also, if one of the teeth supporting a dental bridge fails, the entire bridge must be replaced. Dental implants are inserted directly into the area of the missing tooth and do not require altering surrounding teeth.

Dental Implants Are Permanent

Dentures are another “quick fix” for missing teeth. Unlike dental implants, dentures can slip and affect chewing and speech. They also require special maintenance outside of regular teeth cleaning and they are not guaranteed to last. Dental implants are permanently fused to the jawbone and provide support that lasts a lifetime.

Dental Implants Do Not Require a Special Diet or Care

Bridges and dentures can be difficult to clean. Since dental implants function just like natural teeth, you would apply the same standards of hygiene and care as you would with natural teeth. No special diet is required, and you do not need to avoid particular foods or beverages to make them last.

If you are interested in tooth restoration with dental implants, please schedule a consultation at Art of Dentistry Institute by calling 949-620-3793. For your convenience, you may also fill out our online contact form.

Age-Defying Dentistry

Posted December 18, 2014 by Dr. Emil Hawary

Your smile can help you look young and vibrant again!

When it comes to fighting the natural aging process, many people consider plastic surgery procedures to turn back the hands of time before they consider cosmetic improvement for their smile. However, our smile ages right along with the rest of our facial features and is one of the key components to looking youthful. Chips, cracks, discoloration, and thinning enamel show the wear and tear our smiles have endured over time and can make us appear years older than we are. The Art of Dentistry Institute offers many treatments that will defy the aging process to give you a young and vibrant-looking smile that significantly improves your look.

Get a “Lift”

Plastic surgery isn’t the only option to give your face a “lift.” Porcelain Veneers or bonding can provide support to the cheekbones and can even soften nasolabial folds to give you a much younger appearance.

Straighten Up

Straightening your teeth with Invisalign® can provide a significant improvement to your appearance. In some cases, aligning your teeth correctly can improve the shape of your face and make you look more youthful.

Close Gaps

Gaps in the smile can be uncomfortable, cause speech impediments, and detract from a person’s overall beauty. Gaps can be closed with veneers or bonding to make the entire smile appear more symmetrical.

Fix Discoloration

Teeth can darken over time as the pulp in the center of the teeth recedes and is filled with dark-colored dentin. Consistent exposure to certain foods and drinks, such as wine, coffee, tea, and berries, can also contribute to discoloration and yellowing of the teeth. In one quick office visit, laser teeth whitening with Zoom!® can improve the whiteness of the teeth up to eight shades.

Replace Missing Teeth

Missing teeth are the most noticeable indicators of an aged smile. Missing teeth can be replaced with dental implants, which are capped with a crown. Bridges or porcelain veneers are other options that can disguise missing teeth and lead to a more youthful facial appearance overall. Restoring lost teeth will also prevent bone loss from occurring in the jaw over time, which may cause a person to appear older than their actual age.

The Art of Dentistry Institute is dedicated to meeting all of your aesthetic needs and will provide you with a customized treatment plan to attain the look you desire. If you are interested in any of the procedures offered at our Irvine practice, please schedule a consultation by calling 949-620-3793 or filling out our online contact form for more information.

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If you are interested in a cosmetic dental procedure at Art of Dentistry in Irvine, CA, please call 949-955-3366 to schedule your dental appointment today.