All I want for Xmas is my two front teeth!

There is a latent artist deep within each dentist. A quote from some unknown author. One of those many quotes often heard at a spring garden party after the hectic final exam where there is a thick layer of nihilism in every glass of wine. One wonders whether such a strange marriage resulted from the "shock and awe" of having used the Crane pick elevator for the first time on a set of stubborn wisdom teeth or whether it was due to the inner peace after having finally carved the perfect anatomy, into a composite; one never know where the artist is lurking. However what we do know is that dentistry is in transition which says there is a lot more to come.

Whitening has turned into a billion dollar market in less than five years and its popularity crosses both sexes. It's that feeling one has when one is showing off the "bells and whistles" of their new car. It is fashionable, they feel and look great, so why not show off that bright, celebrity smile.
Bonding more commonly known as tooth-colored fillings can alter the shape or close spaces between teeth.

Porcelain veneer is probably the talk of the young and restless. This thin coat of enamel-like porcelain bonded directly to the surface of front teeth. The finished product can dramatically change the shape, size, color and position of one's teeth.

Crowns somewhat less pricy, also referred to as caps are an alternative to veneers when a tooth's structure is missing.

Implants are now on the continuing education budget of most dentists as they develop the skill of replacing missing teeth but without having to reduce adjacent teeth.

This gives you an overview of how the practice of dentistry has transitioned from the days of drill and fill to highly clinically skilled surgeons who practice on the one part of our anatomy that is firstly seen by our family and friends.

However these standards do not come cheaply. Which reminds me of the lyrics attributed to George Wiedner"when an irresistible force meets an immoveable object", in dentistry this is called "burnt out". This leads me into my segue.

By far, the subject of anesthesiology attracts the largest audience of readers to websites and blogs on a world wide basis. Pain is still by a long shot (no pun intended) the main concern associated with any visit to a dental office. In spite of every aspect of the new dcor and facilities that have been intentionally designed to reflect a much more relaxed,

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