Dental veneers have become an increasingly popular cosmetic dentistry treatment for achieving a bright, flawless smile. But along with their popularity comes a slew of myths and misconceptions.

Whether you’re a baby boomer with dark amalgam fillings that you want to replace with white fillings, or you simply need a cavity treated, Healthy Smiles of East Cobb provides our patients with options. We understand that when choosing a material for your dental filling, you need to understand the pros and cons of each option.

If you’re missing one or a few teeth in a row, you may benefit from a dental bridge. In today’s blog, Dr. Jeffrey Salatino, a respected general dentist in Marietta, GA, answers the top 10 googled questions about dental bridges.

You may have heard it said that a toothache is the worst kind of pain. Whether that’s accurate or not, anyone who’s experienced a toothache will agree: they hurt. While there are many causes of toothaches, in today’s blog, Marietta, GA, dentist Dr. Jeffrey Salatino will educate you on sensitive teeth. He’ll explain how you can treat sensitive teeth at home, and how we desensitize teeth in our office.

You may know about Invisalign, the revolutionary orthodontic treatment that relies on custom-made, clear acrylic aligners to reposition teeth. Just the description sounds enticing enough to sign up! But what’s the reality behind the product? What do Invisalign users ask Google? In today’s blog, your family dentist in Marietta, Dr. Jeffrey Salatino answers 10 of the top questions we found about Invisalign when conducting a Google search.

According to the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD), a gorgeous smile has a significant impact on how a person is perceived. On the flip side, issues like dental stains, wide or uneven teeth spacing, crooked teeth, and chipped teeth make a smile not-so-gorgeous. As a cosmetic dentist, Dr. Jeffrey Salatino transforms drab smiles into head-turning masterpieces. Now more than ever in history, we have the tools, treatments, and technology to improve the appearance of smiles in record time, with materials designed to last for years.

A bright, white smile can boost your confidence and leave a lasting impression on everyone you meet. That’s why teeth whitening has become increasingly popular over the decades. While many patients are eager to achieve a dazzling smile with professional teeth whitening, there are some secrets and tips every patient should know about before getting started.

A radiant smile is not only a symbol of happiness but also an indicator of good oral health. Unfortunately, various factors can lead to dental issues that compromise the appearance and functionality of our teeth. That’s where our East Cobb dentistry comes into play (read more about our friendly East Cobb dentistry team here).

If you’ve had a dental crown placed, you probably had to endure taking a foul-tasting, messy putty impression, wearing a temporary crown, and waiting a few weeks for your permanent crown to be fabricated. Then you had to return to the dentist’s office so that your temporary could be replaced with the final, permanent crown.

Tom Cruise. Zak Efron. Nicolas Cage. Morgan Freeman. Demi Moore. Kate Beckinsale. The list could go on and on. All have porcelain veneers. All also have gorgeous smiles!