Does thinking about cosmetic dentistry put a frown on your face? Perhaps it’s a puzzled frown, the kind of expression you make when you scratch your head because you’re confused about something and you say, “I just don’t get it.” Perhaps it’s a fearful frown, where you wonder how much it will hurt and your face unconsciously makes a grimace. …
What is Restorative Dentistry?
Have you ever found yourself thinking of the dentist as only someone who helps you to keep your teeth clean and avoid cavities? While it’s true that it’s your dentist’s job to protect your teeth, prolong their life, and keep them from harm, this is only part of the picture. The other part of the picture is restorative dentistry, which …
Cosmetic Dentistry Options for Older Adults
With anti-aging treatments out there for everything from wrinkles to energy levels, it shouldn’t be a surprise that you can also turn back the hands of the clock on the way that your mouth and teeth look. In this blog from our dental clinic in Sarasota, we’d like to explore some of the ways that cosmetic dentistry can give you …
How Overcoming Your Dentist Appointment Fears Can Be Empowering
Many people struggle with fear of going to the dentist, and in our last blog post, we looked at some of the reasons why people might be afraid of the dentist. While these fears are perfectly understandable due to various circumstances, have you ever thought of the way that these fears are holding you back from a breakthrough in other …
Have a Smile You Can Be Proud Of
When many people hear dentists talk about having a smile makeover or a smile you can be proud of, it’s all too common to think that this is only meant for people with crooked or missing teeth, and this couldn’t be further from the truth. While cosmetic dentistry does offer many effective technologies and treatments for these conditions, having a …
Reasons to Get CEREC Treatment
Many of our patients ask questions about cosmetic dentistry and whether getting CEREC® treatment would be a good option for them. CEREC is a new treatment technology that Dr. Colkmire offers, and it gives you new permanent crowns on your teeth in just one visit. This allows you to get a beautiful new look in just hours, not days or …