Dr. Derek Fine, Author at Aesthetic Family Dentistry

Cosmetic Dentistry Invisalign perfect smile

April 22, 2014

What is Invisalign?

Ask someone what attracted them to their current partner and it be one of several things. Their sense of humor, intelligence, looks or their smile. What is Invisalign? It’s the dental solution for creating great smiles. Invisalign is a state-of-the-art solution to braces. If you’re old enough to remember wire braces, you’re also old enough to have been the butt of jokes,…

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Dental Implants Oral Health perfect smile Tooth Restoration

April 17, 2014

What are Dental Implants?

Dental implants are a modern dental procedure that provides replacement teeth, support for the jaw and helps you maintain that beautiful smile. Before dental implants came along, the only viable way to replace lost teeth was a bridge or dentures. While both have their place, they are not as comfortable and involved invasive dental procedures to fit. Dental implants allow a…

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Brighter Smile Cosmetic Dentistry Invisalign perfect smile

April 8, 2014

Cosmetic Dentistry, More than Meets the Eye

Cosmetic dentistry is all about the smile. It concerns itself with enhancing your natural features, repairing damage and building that perfect Hollywood smile. The practice of cosmetic dentistry includes procedures such as teeth whitening, crowns, laser treatments, veneers, teeth straightening, orthodontics and crowns. Each has its place as a treatment for a range of conditions and each is a proven…

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Dental Health Electric Toothbrushes Oral Health

April 2, 2014

The Four Main Benefits of Electric Toothbrushes

As holistic dentists, we have promoted the use of electric toothbrushes for many years now. They clean better, get to more parts of the mouth than a manual toothbrush and can clean away a lot more plaque than a manual toothbrush. But that isn’t all. Here are what we think are the five main benefits of an electric toothbrush over a…

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TMJ tooth pain symptons

March 25, 2014

What is Neuromuscular Dentistry?

Neuromuscular dentistry is the area of dentistry that concerns itself with your jaw and the musculature that allows you to sleep, chew, smile, speak, sing, kiss or swallow. It addresses the misalignment of the jaw at the Temporomandibular joint and uses a range of treatments to manage it. Often referred to as Temporomandibular Joint Disorders, TMD or TMJ, problems in this…

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Cavities Dental Health Dental Questions healthy teeth Oral Health

March 20, 2014

How to Prevent Cavities

Cavities in teeth are caused by tooth decay, the number one challenge to oral health. There are many ways to prevent cavities and we’re going to discuss them today. Maintaining good oral hygiene and modifying your diet slightly is often enough to prevent the worst of tooth decay. Regular visits to your happy dental home can help with the rest.…

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Brighter Smile Dental Questions Veneers

March 11, 2014

What‘s the Procedure for Getting Dental Veneers?

Dental veneers are used to cover damaged or broken teeth to restore confidence, tooth shape and that winning smile. Done right, a dental veneer is almost invisible and can be the answer to many issues. Dental veneers are an excellent solution to a variety of problems. They can effectively replace crowns, cover cracked or broken teeth and be designed to create…

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Dental Health Dental Questions Oral Health

March 6, 2014

Should I be Concerned About Toxic Materials in My Mouth?

Here at Aesthetic Family Dentistry, we take great care in the selection of the products we use and the type of procedures we undertake. As holistic dentists, we are just as concerned with your overall wellbeing as with the health of your mouth. We firmly believe one influences the other so do our best to address them both. One of…

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Cavities Dental Sealants Oral Health Sealants

February 24, 2014

What Are Dental Sealants?

Dental sealants are used to coat the chewing surfaces of teeth to prevent cavities. They are primarily applied to protect the premolars and molars from tooth decay and can be a very effective dental treatment. As you can appreciate, your teeth are full of ridges, gaps and uneven surfaces where tooth decay can take hold. Unless you have an exceptionally…

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Dental Health healthy teeth Laser Dentistry

February 19, 2014

What is Laser Dentistry?

Laser dentistry is one of the most exciting advances in our area of medicine for years. It has single-handedly changed the way we perform procedures, improves the patient experience and allows us to do more with less. As you know by now, as holistic dentists we want to interfere as little as possible with how the body works. Laser dentistry…

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