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Are you missing several teeth? More than 36 million American adults do not have any teeth, but while knowing you’re not alone may help you feel better, it doesn’t solve the problems that missing teeth bring.  Missing teeth can interrupt your life, making normal activities like eating or talking more difficult than they should be. This issue […]

Even the most conscientious person can end up with a cavity now and then. If you need dental work, you may worry about how your smile will be affected by fillings made from unsightly gold or amalgam, the mixture of liquid mercury and metal alloys traditionally used to repair tooth decay. Fortunately, advancements in dentistry […]

Chances are you’ve heard someone talk about getting a crown, or “dental cap,” as they’re sometimes called. But if you’re like millions of Americans, you may not know exactly what a crown is or why you might need one. From improving the appearance of your smile to protecting teeth that are cracked or chipped and saving […]

You want people to remember your smile for the right reasons — not because of your dental flaws! If you’re one of the millions of Americans struggling with problematic teeth, showing off your smile may sometimes be the last thing you want to do.  At Dental Studios in Summit and Westfield, New Jersey, our experienced dentists understand the embarrassment […]

If discolored, yellow teeth are making you smile-conscious, you may have considered teeth whitening. But with so many choices — from whitening toothpaste to in-office laser treatments — it can be difficult to know what can do the best job to safely and effectively brighten your smile.  The dental experts at Dental Studios in Summit and Westfield, New […]

Have you ever found yourself looking in the mirror and thinking, “I wish my teeth looked better”? Do you cover your mouth when you laugh to prevent others from seeing your flawed smile? Maybe you have gaps between your teeth, crooked teeth, missing teeth, or teeth that are permanently discolored from medicine you took as […]

Most people don’t give their gums a second thought, but for others, an uneven gumline means feeling self-conscious every time they smile or laugh. If you fall into the latter camp and your gums appear too high, too low, or uneven, laser gum reshaping can permanently transform your smile.  At Dental Studios, with offices in Summit and Westfield, […]

Typically, when you hear the phrase, “bridge the gap,” it’s being used figuratively. But in the dental profession, bridging the gap is a literal expression. When you’re missing one or more teeth, dental bridges actually bridge that gap between your healthy remaining teeth.   Our knowledgeable general and cosmetic dentists here at Dental Studios in Summit and Westfield, New Jersey, often use dental bridges […]

When your teeth are missing, or your mouth is causing you pain, dental implants save you time and money. Dental implants not only reduce pain and brighten your smile, but they can also last a lifetime. Their high success rate has made the All-on-4 procedure very popular with those who want to replace missing or […]

Often when people think of what it means to have a perfect smile, the first thing that comes to mind is the cosmetic beauty of straight, white teeth. While the aesthetics of a perfect smile are a great motivator to fix your teeth, there are many more benefits beyond that shiny, white enamel. Here at Dental […]