Craze lines sound like they could be some fun new dance craze sweeping the nation. Unfortunately, the reality of craze lines is not much of a party at all. These surface fractures on the enamel of your teeth may very well drive you crazy if you have them. The vertical lines can be particularly irritating […]
Category: Cosmetic Dentistry
Cosmetic Dental Procedures to Change your Smile
There are many options when it comes to correcting, restoring, or otherwise making over a smile that you’re not completely happy with. The level of someone’s needs can depend on what they’re born with, how well they take care of their oral health, and what types of injuries or issues have befallen them. Consulting with […]
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Quiz: What is Cosmetic Dentistry?
Dr. Calcagno and Dr. Heimer understand the importance of a beautiful smile. Stained, uneven, or damaged teeth can hurt your appearance and cause embarrassment. To correct common esthetic problems, your Rochester dentists offer cosmetic dentistry. With cosmetic dentistry, you can enjoy a beautiful smile again. […]
The Facts About Clear Aligner Systems® Clear Braces
The concern over crooked teeth can usually be divided into two categories; how your crooked teeth look and function, and how straightening them will affect your daily life. In the past, the only recourse for straightening crooked teeth was through orthodontic braces, which utilize brackets and wires to gently move your teeth into more desirable […]
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Do You Have Questions About Tooth Bonding?
As dentistry services have progressed, they’ve become more and more conservative, allowing us to treat and restore teeth while preserving more of their healthy, natural structure. Tooth bonding epitomizes conservative cosmetic dental treatment, and describes the artful reshaping of teeth that exhibit a variety of cosmetic tooth blemishes. With bonding, you can dramatically improve one […]
3 Things Porcelain Veneers Do for Your Smile
You may be surprised to learn that what might seem like extensive cosmetic dental issues can often be treated and improved with just a single procedure. Porcelain veneers are very thin shells of dental porcelain that are hand-crafted to resemble the front surfaces of your teeth. Through careful measurements with advanced diagnostic technology and the […]
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Before Teeth Whitening: Keeping Your Teeth Bright
The health of your smile goes far beyond how it looks, but as one of your dominant and most expressive facial features, your smile’s appearance is still important. Stains, which can affect almost anyone’s teeth, can occur in spite of excellent dental health, and significantly impact your confidence in your smile. With your Rochester cosmetic […]
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Considering Adult Braces? You’re in Good Company
According to a New York Times article in 2012, the number of adults obtaining braces or some other teeth straightening treatment has increased 58 percent from 1994 to 2010. It rose from 680,000 to 1.1 million annually. Braces are no longer something only for teenagers. With improvements in design and successful results, more and more […]
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Two Ways to Whiten, But Which Is Best for You?
Why is it that some of our favorite things in life also happen to be the ones that stain our teeth? Red wine, coffee, and tea are just a few of the most common culprits for surface staining. If you have yellow teeth in Rochester, MN, Dr. Gilly Calcagno offers several teeth whitening options to […]
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5 Reasons to Consider KoR® Deep Bleaching
Even if you have structurally healthy teeth, dental stains can mar your smile and make you feel extremely self-conscious. Tooth discoloration is a common problem, and even if you diligently care for your teeth, foods, beverages, medication, and genetics can all take their toll on the color of your smile. Fortunately, Dr. Calcagno offers several […]
