by Dr. Phillip DeJesus | Feb 5, 2020 | Cosmetic Dentistry
Online videos that feature teenagers claiming to have repaired their crooked teeth with DIY braces are causing concern with family dentists. While YouTube and other video platforms can help you learn to do nearly anything with “how-to” videos, the idea of dental...
by Dr. Phillip DeJesus | Oct 10, 2019 | Cosmetic Dentistry
When you need to straighten your teeth or properly align your jaw for a beautiful smile, you’re no longer stuck with a single option for orthodontic care. Metal braces became commonly used in the 1950s, but today’s orthodontic options consist of a number of choices....
by Dr. Phillip DeJesus | Jun 20, 2019 | Cosmetic Dentistry
From at-home face masks to bars of soap, activated charcoal is making its way into numerous beauty and self-care products. Let’s be clear: activated charcoal is not the same as the black bricks dad used to ignite the grill. We’re talking about a form of carbon that...
by Dr. Phillip DeJesus | May 14, 2019 | Cosmetic Dentistry
The warm summer months bring more than vacation season. With graduations, family reunions, and weddings just around the corner, it’s time to consider a teeth whitening routine that will give you the photo ready smile you desire. It’s a universal agreeance that whiter...
by Dr. Phillip DeJesus | Oct 10, 2018 | Cosmetic Dentistry
Even when we know a particular change is for the better, we can be hesitant to move forward. If you find yourself covering your mouth when you talk, rarely smiling, or looking down when you speak, it’s time for a cosmetic dentistry change. Your smile has the power to...
by Dr. Phillip DeJesus | Sep 19, 2018 | Cosmetic Dentistry
If you’re searching for the best way to whiten teeth, you’ve likely come across a few methods to try at home. While teeth whitening can be done in the convenience of your bathroom, there are a number of methods that simply don’t work. So we’re going to debunk a few of...