http://blog.drmichaelcurtis.com Dental News You Can Use Mon, 26 Jul 2010 13:24:34 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Did you know that the American Dental Association does not recognize cosmetic dentistry as a specialty? That means that any general dentist can claim to do cosmetic dental work. It's true that all aspects of dentistry, including filling teeth and fitting a crown, have some esthetic elements, so it's smart ... http://blog.drmichaelcurtis.com/2010/07/tips-for-choosing-a-bridgeport-trumbull-cosmetic-dentist/ Visit Bridgeport, Trumbull Dentist Dr. Curtis for Fast Relief of Dental Issues There are many small ways you can keep from developing a dental emergency. In fact, the ADA provides excellent precautionary guidelines to avoid dental discomfort and trauma. For example: Wearing a mouthguard greatly reduces your chance of an oral injury ... http://blog.drmichaelcurtis.com/2010/06/dental-emergency-we-can-help/ Does the following situation sound familiar? You think about driving to a dental appointment, or walking in the door of the dentist’s office. Suddenly your palms are sweaty, and your heart is pounding. If this is you, you're in good company. Dental fear is a pervasive problem, and many Americans ... http://blog.drmichaelcurtis.com/2010/05/dr-curtis-banishes-anxiety-with-soothing-oral-sedation/ Gum disease (also called periodontal disease) affects more Americans than heart disease, cancer, and stroke combined. At Dr. Michael Curtis’s office, we’re always looking for ways to serve patients with excellent dental care. If we find signs of gum disease at your dental visit, we can provide gentle, appropriate therapy ... http://blog.drmichaelcurtis.com/2010/04/safe-effective-gum-disease-treatment-for-bridgeport-trumbull-patients/ Would you like whiter teeth? A recent study showed that 80% of Americans aged 18 to 49 would love to have a brighter smile, and professional teeth whitening is one of the most popular cosmetic dentistry procedures available. A brighter smile will make you look younger and may dramatically improve ... http://blog.drmichaelcurtis.com/2010/03/dr-curtis-creates-brighter-smiles-for-bridgeport-trumbull-patients/ It's no secret: a person's quality of life is better with a full smile. With a full set of teeth, you can smile with confidence and enjoy a more varied diet, among many other benefits. We want you to live life to the fullest, so Dr. Curtis offers custom dentures ... http://blog.drmichaelcurtis.com/2010/03/dentures-bridgeport-trumbull-patients-smile-again-with-replacement-teeth/ Are your teeth worn down? Does your bite feel off? Do you hide your smile because of stains, decay, or missing teeth? If you answered yes to these questions, talk with Dr. Curtis about full-mouth reconstruction. Illness, injury, and daily living can take a toll on your smile. Designed to revitalize ... http://blog.drmichaelcurtis.com/2010/02/full-mouth-makeovers-from-dr-curtis-restores-bridgeport-trumbull-smiles/ As your general dentist, Dr. Curtis understands how important and confusing dental insurance can be. So our entire office staff is committed to explaining your benefit plan and making sure your claims are processed efficiently and correctly for you. Preferred Provider: Dr. Curtis is a preferred provider for Aetna, Delta, Guardian, Ameritus, ... http://blog.drmichaelcurtis.com/2010/02/dental-insurance-accepted/ Do you have crooked teeth? Do you have crowding or spaces in your smile that you would like to correct? Dr. Curtis offers “invisible braces” that can straighten your smile in an average of only 6 months! How it works: This orthodontic solution consists of clear brackets and tooth colored wires to move ... http://blog.drmichaelcurtis.com/2010/01/dr-curtis-provides-short-term-braces-for-bridgeport-trumbull-patients/ If you’re an athlete or the parent of an athlete, you know that appropriate protective gear is invaluable. Helmets, knee pads, and other safety measures come to mind immediately, but were you aware that up to 40 percent of sports injuries involve the face? A professionally-made mouthguard from Dr. Curtis’s ... http://blog.drmichaelcurtis.com/2010/01/bridgeport-trumbull-athletes-protect-against-injury-with-custom-mouthguards-from-dr-curtis/