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Excessive gingival display, otherwise known as a gummy smile, is when your gum tissue overshadows your teeth. While a gummy smile isn’t always a sign of a dental problem, it can affect your self-confidence. So, what causes a gummy smile […]

Think the worst part of having sleep apnea is loud snoring or feeling tired all the time? Think again. Untreated obstructive sleep apnea can lead to serious health complications, including diabetes, heart disease, and a weakened immune system.  Thankfully, there’s something […]

Getting ready for the holidays takes a lot of effort. Between shopping and decorating, you probably need to prepare a meal or two, bake cookies, and wrap presents. Wouldn’t it be wonderful if you could get a brighter, more beautiful […]

If you’re missing a tooth, you may have considered getting a dental implant. But maybe you’re holding back because you’re nervous about such a big procedure and all the pain it might bring. The truth is, getting dental implants is […]

Legendary model and actress Lauren Hutton may have starred in countless films, television shows, and high-end fashion campaigns over the course of her decades-long career, but she may be most famous for the small gap between her top front teeth […]

If you aren’t happy with your smile, your life is affected in ways that aren’t always immediately obvious. For example, when you feel self-conscious about your smile, you may seem guarded when you first meet people.  Damaged teeth and damaged […]

It’s estimated that as many as 178 million people in the United States are missing at least one tooth, and 40 million are missing all of their teeth. Whether one or all, missing teeth can affect your speech, your ability to […]

Not all snorers have sleep apnea, a potentially dangerous sleep disorder, but snoring accompanies the most common type of the condition. Obstructive sleep apnea occurs when soft tissues in the throat relax and collapse, blocking your airways as you sleep […]

When it comes to fixing your smile, our team at The Dental Studio in Summit and Westfield, New Jersey, offers many techniques and services that can help. From whitening procedures to brighten a dull smile to implants to correct a […]

Nobody wants to join the more than half of US adults over age 20 who’ve lost at least one tooth. Whether you’re missing a single tooth or multiple teeth due to an injury, illness, or tooth decay, you want to […]