Last week we discussed what patients could expect from porcelain veneers. This week, your Houston dentist, Dr. Deborah Gennero, answers some of the most frequently asked questions regarding this state-of-the-art cosmetic procedure. As we discussed, veneers are thin shells of dental porcelain that Dr. Gennero places on a patient’s front teeth. Porcelain veneers provide a variety of benefits, and by answering these questions we’re going to take a deeper look at the advantages offered by porcelain veneers.
To keep their smile beautiful, your children’s teeth require constant care. Many parents don’t realize that dental care for their child can begin as early as one year. In today’s blog, your Houston children’s dentist, Dr. Deborah Gennero, explains how to protect your little’s one smile.
As a new year has been ushered in, many of us find our thoughts being consumed with self-improvement, both on the inside and out. While focusing on physical beauty might sound like a shallow pursuit, there’s nothing wrong with looking good and feeling good. For some people, their greatest physical challenge is the way their teeth look. In fact, unattractive and/or damaged teeth might not be a mere matter of appearance. Focusing on your smile can lead to improved health and beauty. Your Houston dentist, Dr. Deborah Gennero, would like to quiz you on some dental procedures that might help you with all of the above.
The holiday season is the kissing season. You never know when you might find yourself under the mistletoe. Since the opportunity to steal a kiss could arise at any moment, your Houston dentist, Dr. Deborah Gennero, recommends keeping the following items on hand to ensure that your mouth is always kissabliy fresh.
When it comes to dental advice, it’s more often that you’ll hear what you shouldn’t eat and not what you should. However, what about foods that can help fight tooth decay? Over the years, studies have shown that a wide range of consumable things might have cavity and gum disease fighting properties. Coconut oil, cheese, green tea – these are just a few of the things that hold positive powers in oral health maintenance. Today, Dr. Deborah Gennero, your Houston dentist, will highlight a holiday favorite that holds cavity-fighting compounds: the cranberry.
For some people, attaining a great smile requires more than just brushing, flossing, and visiting the dentist regularly. Cosmetic dentistry has been a growing field for some time. Dentists that are trained in the cosmetic field have the amazing opportunity to help people attain smiles they can feel good about. Dr. Gennero, your Houston dentist, provides cosmetic dentistry services, and would like to challenge you to a quiz to see how much you know about the art of making over smiles.
Biting into a crisp, tangy apple is one of those quintessential fall activities. Most of us feel great about choosing an apple as a supposedly healthy snack for our children or ourselves. After all, isn’t that apple keeping the doctor away? Well, the nutrients in apples are certainly good for our bodies, but apples have some qualities that are not ideal in terms of dental health: sugar and acid. Your Houston dentist, Dr. Deborah Gennero, explains why the timing of eating apples can save you from permanently damaging your teeth.
