Not everybody was born with perfectly formed teeth. Not even the celebrities you see on TV and magazines, whose smiles appear to be gifts from a higher power. In many cases, a perfect smile is a testament to the skills of a person’s dentist rather than anything found in their genes. Luckily, cosmetic dentistry is… Read more »
Month: August 2012
Rediscover the Joy of Smiling in Des Moines
Facial expressions are universal. For the most part, a smile is a smile no matter what part of the world you travel to. Aside from improving appearance and first impressions, smiling often is also good for your health by reducing stress. Many people, however, do not enjoy the benefits of regularly smiling because they are… Read more »
Recruiting for the War on Tooth Decay
Throughout recorded human history, we have tried to fight off the most common disease among mankind—tooth decay. The earliest known evidence was discovered in a Neolithic graveyard in Pakistan. Remains that dated back to 7,000 BC included molars (back teeth) with near-perfect holes carved out of them. The method of extracting decayed or diseased tooth… Read more »