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If you know Dr. Alex… facial expressions are a h

If you know Dr. Alex… facial expressions are a huge part of his personality #happysunday

This is an exceptional #smilemakeover • I put th

This is an exceptional #smilemakeover
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I put this case in 2 days after the world shut down in March 2020. Due to the #pandemic I had not seen him for a follow-up until yesterday.
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I typically would see my patients three times at this point to make sure everything is set well and for routine cleanings
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This was an amazing feat with my ceramist to create the illusion that the patient was not in “crossbite“ and all of his teeth were completely aligned.

It feels like #sweaterweather today, time to break

It feels like #sweaterweather today, time to break out the #fall outfits.

Dental science: bad habits Some common bad denta

Dental science: bad habits

Some common bad dental habits could include biting your nails or even sucking on lemons!
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In this episode of dental science we explain how acid erosion can be corrected with beautiful #porcelainveneers

#didyouknow @botoxcosmetic is not only used for wr

#didyouknow @botoxcosmetic is not only used for wrinkles? 🧐
I’m talking about TMJ, that click, pop, or pain in the jaw is a disorder.
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First, we palpate the muscles to figure out the problem and pain, then figure out the proper units for that person. #Botox in the jaw or TMJ muscles can provide temporary pain relief for months at a time.
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I typically couple this service with a night guard.

This was a great case to work on because the patie

This was a great case to work on because the patient knew exactly what he wanted. I was able to bring dominance to his smile using #porcelainveneers. I changed the angulation and size of his front teeth. I built out the left side to match the right. The right canine to match the left. And lastly a vibrant color that will never change!

Smile Makeover • This patient started with a whi

Smile Makeover • This patient started with a white smile, but we used veneers to improve upon more than just color.
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A #smile is more than just the teeth. It’s taking the persons facial structures and anatomy into consideration.
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She had existing #veneers on the front teeth. Unfortunately the proportions were off and there was no balance in the smile. With gum contouring and 10 #porcelainveneers, we enhanced her natural #beauty with a fuller smile that’s in harmony with her facial structure.

What are those white spots on my teeth? I get this

What are those white spots on my teeth? I get this question all the time, and it would kill me to veneer a #tooth with a calcium deposit.
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This is very common, and with a minimally invasive procedure and no tooth reshaping. White spots can disappear in conjunction with #teethwhitening here in the office

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