Posted: February 25, 2014 Houston Cosmetic Dentist, Roanld W. Konig DDS, FAGD, LVIF feels that Emax porcelain has provided an excellent “revolution” for porcelain veneers and crowns. Two benefits are: 1) Beauty 2) Strength This photo is an Emax veneer case which truly reflects how we utilize the esthetic capabilities of this porcelain. iPS e.max […]
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Houston Cosmetic Dentist, Ronald W. Konig DDS, FAGD, LVIF, shares an article about your smile from the Wall Street Journal and how it is related to stress reduction and health. Â Research has shown that wearing a smile brings benefits such as slowing down the heart and reducing stress. The same research all shows that smiling
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Houston Cosmetic Dentist, Ronald W. Konig DDS, FAGD, LVIF, announces the release from Proctor and Gamble and seen in USA Today that they are releasing three new toothpaste flavors: Mint Chocolate Trek, Lime Spearmint Zest, and Vanilla Mint Spark. Whereas these do not sound so appealing, their research showed that consumers wanted more products that allowed for
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Houston Cosmetic Dentist, Ronald W. Konig DDS, FAGD, LVIF discusses that not everyone needs 8-10 veneers to create a nice smile. An article in the Wall Street Journal, discusses the consequences an unattractive smile and the benefits as well.  Often patients have one or more front teeth that are in need of treatment, but the others look
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Houston Cosmetic Dentist, Ronald W. Konig DDS, FAGD, LVIF heard about new dental technology from the Consumer Technology Trade Show. It is not an iBrush, however, a new toothbrush called the Kolibree is on display. Using Bluetooth, this toothbrush amazingly senses how people are brushing their teeth and sends information to an iPhone or Android
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Houston Cosmetic Dentist, Ronald W. Konig DDS, FAGD, LVIF, wanted to share a new product from Colgate that may help with tooth sensitivity. Colgate Sensitivity Toothpaste has helped some of our patients feel better. They currently have a whole new line on toothpastes for sensitivity.  Whereas there are numerous causes of tooth sensitivity treatment is sometimes a
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Houston Cosmetic Dentist, Ronald W. Konig DDS, FAGD, LVIF discusses the serious issue of dry mouth on oral health. The Chicago Tribune has had numerous articles through the years discussing this and some possible remedies. Dry Mouth is often a  side effect of many therapeutic drugs and also cancer treatment. These drugs include many common diuretics and
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Houston Dentist, Ronald W. Konig DDS, FAGD, LVIF feels that electric toothbrushes do clean better than manuel ones. Â Sonicare by Phillips, for example, can clean more surface area faster and more efficiently than a manuel brush. Â Additionally, it is not necessary to press down as hard with the electric ones. Â There are numerous electric toothbrushes
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Houston Cosmetic Dentist, Ronald W. Konig DDS, FAGD, LVIF discusses how cosmetic dentistry can perform a non-surgical facelift in many cases. Many patients have decreased lower 1/3 of the face which can be due to a bad bite, TMJ issues, worn teeth due to grinding or aging. In these cases, the result is not just an
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Houston Cosmetic Dentist, Ronald W. Konig DDS, FAGD, LVIF discusses the psyhological aspect of a smile makeover on ones life.  There is no doubt that a nice smile gives enhances ones confidence and self -esteem.  I am referring to cases of extreme smile makeovers that we have completed for patients and they have come back
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