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Dental Magic Transforms Smiles

Posted By Dr. Brian Isaacson
Michel Grandinetti

Magician Michel Grandinetti can levitate a 500-pound motorcycle, melt into a 7-foot-tall wall of solid steel, and make borrowed rings vanish and reappear baked inside bread. Yet the master illusionist admits to being in awe of the magic that dentists perform when it comes to transforming smiles. In fact, he told an interviewer that it’s “way more important magic than walking through a steel wall because you’re affecting people’s health… people’s confidence, and you’re really allowing people to… feel good about themselves.” Michael speaks from experience. As a teenager, his own smile was enhanced through orthodontic treatment. Considering the career … Continue reading

Dental Crowns for the King of Magic

Posted By Dr. Brian Isaacson
Celebrity Smiles

You might think David Copperfield leads a charmed life:  He can escape from ropes, chains, and prison cells, make a Learjet or a railroad car disappear, and even appear to fly above the stage. But the illustrious illusionist will be the first to admit that making all that magic takes a lot of hard work. And he recently told Dear Doctor magazine that his brilliant smile has benefitted from plenty of behind-the-scenes dental work as well. “When I was a kid, I had every kind of [treatment]. I had braces, I had headgear, I had rubber bands, and a retainer … Continue reading

Could Your Metal Allergy Keep You From Obtaining Dental Implants?

Posted By Dr. Brian Isaacson
Dental Implants

Dental implants are today’s closest restorative facsimile to natural teeth. And they’re versatile: not only can they replace single teeth but they can also support bridges or dentures. But since one of their crucial components is made of metal, are you out of luck obtaining this state-of-the-art dental restoration if you have a metal allergy? The answer is: probably not—it’s rare for implants to cause an allergic reaction. Still, metal allergies can be a potential problem within your mouth as with other areas of health. An allergy originates from the body’s necessary response to potentially harmful microorganisms or substances. Sometimes, … Continue reading

Cosmetic Gum Surgery Can Restore Health as Well as Appearance to Gums

Posted By Dr. Brian Isaacson
Cosmetic Gum Surgery

We most often associate plastic surgery with cosmetic enhancements to our outer appearance. While this is their primary purpose, some forms of reconstructive surgery restore lost function and health as well as improve appearance. A classic example is cosmetic periodontal (gum) surgery that restores receded gum tissues that have exposed more of the tooth than is visually appealing. Gum recession occurs primarily because of excessive brushing (too hard or for too long) or because of periodontal (gum) disease, a bacterial infection that ultimately causes gum tissue to detach and pull away from the teeth. Gum recession not only affects the … Continue reading

Composite Resin Could Transform Your Tooth’s Appearance in Just one Visit

Posted By Dr. Brian Isaacson
Transform Your Tooth's Appearance

You’ve suddenly noticed one of your teeth looks and feels uneven, and it may even appear chipped. To make matters worse it’s right in front in the “smile zone” — when you smile, everyone else will notice it too. You want to have it repaired. So, what will it be — a porcelain veneer or crown? Maybe neither: after examining it, your dentist may recommend another option you might even be able to undergo that very day — and walk out with a restored tooth. This technique uses dental materials called composite resins.  These are blends of materials that can … Continue reading

Chrissy Teigen’s Teeth-Grinding Troubles

Posted By Dr. Brian Isaacson
Chrissy Teigen

It might seem that supermodels have a fairly easy life — except for the fact that they are expected to look perfect whenever they’re in front of a camera. Sometimes that’s easy — but other times, it can be pretty difficult. Just ask Chrissy Teigen: Recently, she was in Bangkok, Thailand, filming a restaurant scene for the TV travel series The Getaway, when some temporary restorations (bonding) on her teeth ended up in her food. As she recounted in an interview, “I was… like, ‘Oh my god, is my tooth going to fall out on camera?’ This is going to … Continue reading

Be on the Lookout for These Common Bite Problems in Children

Posted By Dr. Brian Isaacson
Common Bite Problems in Children

Somewhere around age 6, your child’s primary (baby) teeth will begin to give way to their permanent set. If all goes well, you’ll notice all the front teeth erupting in the right position: the top teeth slightly overlapping the bottom and all coming in without crowding. Sometimes, though, the process doesn’t occur as it should and a bad bite (malocclusion) may develop. You can get a head start on treatment if you know what to look for. Here are a few problems for which you should see a dentist — or more likely an orthodontist — for a thorough evaluation. … Continue reading

An Orthodontic Retainer: Insurance Well Spent for Keeping Your New Smile

Posted By Dr. Brian Isaacson
Orthodontic Retainer

You’ve invested a lot of time and money in orthodontic treatment to improve your smile. If you’re not careful, though, your teeth could actually move back to their old positions. The reason why is related to the same natural tooth-moving mechanism we use to straighten teeth in the first place. Teeth are held in place by an elastic, fibrous tissue called the periodontal ligament lying between the teeth and the jawbone and attaching to both with tiny collagen fibers. The periodontal ligament allows for incremental tooth movement in response to pressure generated around the teeth, as when we chew (or … Continue reading

America’s (Dentists) Got Talent – for Fixing Damaged or Missing Teeth!

Posted By Dr. Brian Isaacson
America got talent

A recent episode of “America’s Got Talent” featured an engaging 93-year-old strongman called The Mighty Atom Jr. The mature muscleman’s stunt: moving a full-sized car (laden with his octogenarian “kid brother,” his brother’s wife, plus Atom’s “lady friend”) using just his teeth. Grinning for host Howie Mandel, Atom proudly told the TV audience that his teeth were all his own; then he grasped a leather strap in his mouth, and successfully pulled the car from a standstill. We’re pleased to see that the Atom has kept his natural teeth in good shape: He must have found time for brushing and … Continue reading

A Toothless Tiger?

Posted By Dr. Brian Isaacson
Tiger Woods

Let’s say you’re traveling to Italy to surprise your girlfriend, who is competing in an alpine ski race… and when you lower the scarf that’s covering your face, you reveal to the assembled paparazzi that one of your front teeth is missing. What will you do about this dental dilemma? Sound far-fetched? It recently happened to one of the most recognized figures in sports — Tiger Woods. There’s still some uncertainty about exactly how this tooth was taken out: Was it a collision with a cameraman, as Woods’ agent reported… or did Woods already have some problems with the tooth, … Continue reading