Aesthetic dentistry is dental care devoted to achieving a cosmetically pleasing smile (cosmetic dentistry) through a total health approach. This means that we create beautiful smiles by helping our patients improve their overall dental health and this results in better health for the whole system. We approach cosmetic dental care from a total wellness perspective. There are three aspects to improving dental health:

1. Tooth care - taking care of any tooth problems such as cavities, broken or worn out fillings and restoring and repairing any damage to the teeth.
2. Care and maintenance of the gums - taking care of gum problems by improving and maintaining the health of the tissues that support the teeth (gums and bone).
3. Care of the jaw muscles and jaw joints (TMJ) - providing treatment for jaw problems and, just as importantly, preventing damage and future problems to the muscles and joints of the jaw.

This approach reduces, if not eliminates, the need for extensive dental treatment in the future. This can only be achieved by incorporating the latest in therapeutic techniques combined with extensive experience and ongoing education.

In a recent study conducted on behalf of the American Association of Cosmetic Dentistry*, it was discovered that virtually all Americans (99.7%) believe a smile is an important asset. Also, 96% of adults believe an attractive smile makes a person more appealing to members of the opposite sex. Three-quarters (74%) of adults feel an unattractive smile can hurt a person's chances for career success.

When asked “What is the first thing you notice in a person's smile?”
  • Straightness
  • Whiteness and Color of Teeth
  • Cleanliness of Teeth
  • Sincerity of Smiles
  • Any Missing Teeth
  • Sparkle of Smile

And when asked “What types of things do you consider make a smile unattractive?”

  • Discolored, Yellow or Stained Teeth
  • Missing Teeth
  • Crooked Teeth
  • Decaying Teeth and Cavities
  • Gaps and Spaces in Teeth
  • Dirty Teeth

And finally, when respondents were asked, “What would you most like to improve about your smile?” - the most common response was:

  • Whiter and Brighter Teeth

*All stats are based upon a 2004 scientific poll of the American public.

Aesthetic dentistry can provide an answer for anyone looking to improve their smile, self-confidence and their romantic and career success. Click on the “Gallery of Smiles” category of this Web site to see photos of real people with their smiles designed.