by drlaviola | Oct 15, 2019 | Cosmetic Dentistry
Quick Summary of Sedation Dentistry (All Your Questions Answered): The 3 Types of Sedation Dentistry Is General Anesthesia Part Of Sedation Dentistry? How Does Dental Sedation Work? Who Should Get Sedation Dentistry? Which Dental Sedation Method Should You Choose?... 
by drlaviola | Sep 24, 2019 | Cosmetic Dentistry, Oral Health
In 1952, a university research project examined baseball cards of Major League players. The researchers found that a player’s smile suggested how long he’d live. Players who didn’t smile in their photos lived an average of nearly 73 years while smiling players lived... 
by drlaviola | Aug 26, 2019 | Cosmetic Dentistry
Quick Summary of Porcelain Veneers (Everything You Wish You Knew): What are porcelain veneers? What are porcelain veneers used for? Do veneers ruin your real teeth? Are porcelain veneers permanent? How long do porcelain veneers last? Do porcelain veneers fall off?... 
by drlaviola | Jun 20, 2019 | Cosmetic Dentistry, Preventative Care
Teeth are essential players in digestion, central to our appearance, and even help us form our words properly. Enamel, the hardest substance in our bodies, provides a tough outer layer made of intricate crystal rods. And a solid foundation of bone and gum surround... 
by drlaviola | May 17, 2019 | Cosmetic Dentistry, Oral Health, Preventative Care
Enjoying a cold drink usually involves a little ice. Sometimes larger pieces are hard to resist as teeth crunch them into smaller fragments. The sound of ice crystals shattering reverberates across a room unlike any other chewing activity; up to 250 pounds of force... 
by drlaviola | Apr 18, 2019 | Cosmetic Dentistry
Your smile sends messages to everyone you meet. Studies show that your teeth are the main physical characteristic that people notice first, and a friendly smile sets the tone for every relationship in your personal and business life. If you’re unhappy with the...