http://blog.crosbysmiles.com Tue, 01 Dec 2009 18:17:34 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Britesmile one-hour teeth whitening One of the most exciting procedures we get to experience with our patients is one hour whitening.  Using BriteSmile, we get safe, effective results that last. Sit back and relax for an hour while you experience our safe and gentle tooth-whitening system in 3 steps: 1. BriteSmile whitening gel ... http://blog.crosbysmiles.com/2009/12/107/ Most people are surprised to learn that one American dies every hour from oral cancer; a death rate that has remained virtually unchanged for more than 40 years. In fact, recent statistics published by the American Cancer Society indicate that while the incidence and death rates for cancers overall has ... http://blog.crosbysmiles.com/2009/11/advanced-technology-for-better-earlier-cancer-detection/ Living with an incomplete set of teeth can impair your confidence and cause you embarrassment. You may cover your mouth when you laugh, avoid having pictures taken, or find meals with friends less enjoyable. There’s no need to keep hiding your smile. Using the latest in modern technology, Dr. Crosby ... http://blog.crosbysmiles.com/2009/10/restoring-patients%e2%80%99-poise-with-dental-implants/ Selecting a good dentist can be a daunting task. You’ll often have a list of names to sort through, but you may not have any idea of the criteria that will make one stand out. You want a professional you can trust, someone who cares about your wellbeing. When you’re ... http://blog.crosbysmiles.com/2009/10/choosing-the-right-dentist/ With today's techniques and materials, there is really no reason anyone should have to go without teeth any longer. Solutions can be summed up in the "big three."  Dentures, bridges, and implants can all be used to replace teeth gone MIA.  Even more exciting is the potential to use a combination of these ... http://blog.crosbysmiles.com/2009/06/tooth-gone-missing/ Frequently the best way to restore a damaged tooth comes in the form of a crown, the workhorse of modern dentistry.  Usually it is a tooth that has had previous restorations like a filling or root canal and the fillings are aged or the tooth just needs more protection. For decades this ... http://blog.crosbysmiles.com/2009/04/one-visit-crowns/   Titanium dental implants have long been available and now they are even stronger and easier to place! Dental implants consist of a titanium post placed in the jawbone with a porcelain crown attached. Historically, the placement of implants has been challenged for two reasons, 1. because two professionals were responsible for one outcome, and 2. because  traditional ... http://blog.crosbysmiles.com/2009/02/better-dental-implants/ Two choices: Pain or No Pain? Which would you prefer? Like it or not, pain is what many people think of when they think of coming to the dentist, but here more than ever dentistry is making huge advances. A tool not many people know about is called the “Wand” or “Compudent.”  Essentially ... http://blog.crosbysmiles.com/2009/02/painless-dentistry/ Reggie had just returned from a tour in Iraq and wanted a new smile. His wife found us on line at www.crosbysmiles.com. The determining factor for choosing our office was the customer service they received. His wife felt very comfortable talking to Stefanie, our treatment coordinator, and ... http://blog.crosbysmiles.com/2008/10/reggie/ Gail is a genuinely happy person, but found herself holding back on her smile because her teeth were discolored. She found us on line at www.crosbysmiles.com. Gail instantly felt at ease at our office. We made her feel relaxed. She could tell that we were genuinely ... http://blog.crosbysmiles.com/2008/10/gail/