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Something to Smile About

Caring for your oral health includes regular teeth and gum care. Neglecting your gums can eventually lead to periodontal disease, also known as gum disease, which is a culprit for the deterioration of your overall oral health. Periodontal disease affects 75 percent of adults over 35 years of age and is responsible for approximately 70 percent of all adult tooth loss. Since symptoms of periodontal disease are mild, some people never realize their mouth is under bacterial attack.Read more

From Dull to Dazzling: Enhancing Your Smile with Cosmetic Dentistry

Some people only visit the dentist for checkups or toothaches. However, dentistry is no longer reserved for preventive care and routine maintenance. Today’s dentists are artists, as well as doctors. Cosmetic dentistry seeks to create a more aesthetically pleasing and healthy smile. Many doctors practice functional aesthetics, which means they’ll create a smile that’s beautiful and functional through a combination of procedures uniquely designed to suit your needs.Read more

Smile Renovation

bridge_crownWe’re rough on our teeth. How many times have you chewed on ice or played sports without wearing a mouthguard? If you also skip semi-annual dental appointments and neglect a rigid homecare regimen of brushing and flossing, you compromise your smile even further. People damage or lose teeth every day from injury, disease, or decay. A damaged tooth can destroy oral function and cause pain, and a missing tooth will leave a gap in your smile. Your mouth must compensate for the lack of chewing power when a tooth is missing, so the chewing force may move to another part of the mouth. This causes the remaining teeth shift out of place and further destroys your smile.Read more

I was interested in Dr. Wei after I read numerous fantastic reviews but it wasn’t until I started seeing him that I’m a believer and recommend every one I know to see him!

I was interested in Dr. Wei after I read numerous fantastic reviews but it wasn’t until I started seeing him that I’m a believer and recommend every one I know to see him! I am a television personality and having a beautiful TV smile was very important. However, I wanted something completely natural, just with
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Dr. Wei is a superb and extremely detailed dentist; he will look at every nook and cranny, and I believe with profound conviction that Dr. Wei is probably the best dentist you will ever work with.

I came into Dr. Weis office because I had several issues with my teeth: I have congenitally missing upper lateral incisors (the teeth that are suppose to be next to your two front teeth), which caused my canine teeth to shift into the place where the lateral incisors are suppose to be; my two front
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