You haven’t been using Listerine as a hair tonic, am I wrong?

Then why do you insist on torturing yourself everyday with the maintenance of your dentures?

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Understandably, many of us have a fairly strong stigma against braces.  Whether from witnessing a sibling suffer physical assault on account of the satellite-dish headgear braces they wore to school, or from a haunting recollection of a first kiss gone awry, we would have s

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Implants completely simulate a natural tooth. Implants involve a surgical procedure that replaces the missing teeth. A titanium cylinder is secured in the bone which functions as the root of the tooth. Drs.

Materials Make the Difference

Amalgam, or mercury, fillings have been used in dentistry since the late 1800’s.

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Functional orthodontics emphasizes how the muscles, jaw joints and teeth affect one another. Once Dr.

The health of your gums is almost more important than your teeth. Since they are the foundation of your long-term smile, healthier gums always translate into stronger, more durable teeth.

Many of our patients demonstrate fantastic oral health maintenance habits. Our hygienist is dedicated to empowering you with practical tips, tricks and recommendations that will keep plaque, tartar and gum disease away from your mouth.

The advantages of a disciplined oral hygiene program are almost too numerous to list. Healthy habits are capable of:

• Preventing decay and periodontal disease
• Maintaining consistent tooth and gum color
• Protecting against chronic bad breath, called halitosis
• Helping you avoid expensive procedures
• Offering less frequent, less eventful dental visits
• Improving the longevity and integrity of your teeth

Studies have also demonstrated a clear link between positive oral health and strong overall body health- particularly heart health. If you have a pre-existing heart condition, it may be complicated by the persistence of periodontal disease in your mouth; all the more reason to engage in a vigorous preventative program.

If you need a cleaning, we encourage you to visit Balfour Dental and experience comprehensive, gentle care.

Are you considering transforming your smile? Let us briefly explore how the actual process transpires. From past experience, we can say that the steps involved in beautifying your smile are interesting and quite enjoyable.

First, we spend time discovering the smile that excites you the most and fits you the best. We do that by looking at celebrity photos in magazines, personal pictures of you at a younger age and paging through our smile catalog, which is full of successful “before-and-after” cases.

Once you decide on a smile, we discuss your treatment goals and then move forward with records, a wax model and a technology called “smile imaging”, which gives you an idea of what your new smile will look like. If necessary, we also take digital X-rays and photos of your teeth.

During your next appointment, we take impressions of your prepped teeth and send them to our LVI- and AACD-certified laboratory. Our lab has a special High Aesthetic Division composed of master ceramists who possess decades of craftsmanship designing restorations to our precise specifications.

Don’t trust your smile to just anyone; Drs. Sien Siao and Dimple Rayani are committed to a smile that reveals your true personality and opens up new personal and professional opportunities.

Are you embarrassed to smile because of teeth that are chipped, discolored, cracked, worn, broken or awkwardly-shaped?

Brentwood dentists Sien Siao and Dimple Rayani want you to know that your dream smile — better, brighter, younger and more confident — is only a few visits away from an affordable reality. At Balfour Dental, we can redesign your smile to match the color of your eyes, hair and even your skin tone.

During your complimentary consultation, we evaluate the major factors that contribute to appearance, including:

• Tooth Characteristics - including the shape, size, length, width, angle and ratio.
• Facial Structure - is it square, round, oval, apple-shaped, etc? Strong or mild features?
• The Mid-Lines - of your gums, lips and face; lip width when you relax and smile.
• Gum-to-Teeth Ratio - how much of your teeth or gums show when you smile.
• Complements - the tooth shade that best accents the color of your skin, eyes and hair.
• Age, Weight & Gender - to determine correct proportions relative to teeth size.

Our goal is to help you fall in love with your smile and watch your self-confidence soar. We invite you to visit our office, thumb through our smile catalog and explore your smile potential.

Our dentists, Dr. Sien Siao and Dr.