These days it seems every dentist calls him or herself a “cosmetic dentist.” It can be confusing. What training is involved? How is a general dentist different from a cosmetic dentist? What about prosthodontic procedures such as dental implants? Dr. Velasco would like you, our patients, to know what makes a practitioner a cosmetic dentist or a prosthodontist. To become a cosmetic dentist… Just about any dentist… Read More »
We all take the health of our teeth, gums, and jawbone for granted. We do the cursory home hygiene required, and just expect everything to keep on keeping on. But your oral health is complicated, involving the hard tissues of the teeth and jawbone, and the soft tissues of your gums and tongue. Sometimes things can really start heading south. Problems such as extensive decay, gum disease,… Read More »
If you have three or more teeth missing or severely misaligned teeth and other bite problems; then you have likely researched full mouth reconstruction. Full mouth reconstruction from Dr. Velasco is a revolution in reshaping your entire smile, even the way you sound when you speak. It is a permanent solution to a temporary problem. The sad part is that there is so much misinformation about this… Read More »
