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It is an exciting time when you decide to invest in porcelain veneers. Nothing can enhance your smile quite like veneers since they allow you to change the shape, size, and shade of your teeth. When you choose veneers, you can truly achieve the smile you've always wanted, even if it's a "Hollywood" smile you've dreamed of.

Now that you've made your investment, you'll want to know how you can keep your veneers looking as beautiful as the day they were placed. Here are some helpful tips.

A Good Homecare Routine

Brushing twice each day and flossing at least once is essential for maintaining your new smile. You'll find that brushing and ...

Why Porcelain Veneers Are a Great Cosmetic Option

If you are embarrassed about the appearance of your smile, we want you to know there are many cosmetic dental procedures available to help restore your confidence.

One popular cosmetic option for improving the overall look of your teeth is porcelain veneers. At King Dental, Dr. David King helps patients discover a smile they can feel great about by placing porcelain veneers.

A personalized consultation will help determine whether porcelain veneers are right for you and what each step of your treatment plan will be as you move forward.

What Are Porcelain Veneers?

Porcelain veneers are very thin shells manufactured to mimic the color and appearance of ...

Thanks to continued advancements in modern dental technology, it is now easier than ever to enhance the look of your smile. Dr. David King of King Dental provides high-quality cosmetic dentistry in Huntsville, AL to patients with a variety of dental needs.  

Below are several examples of the many cosmetic dentistry options Dr. King may suggest when helping you achieve the smile of your dreams:

Porcelain Veneers

Due to their versatility, porcelain veneers are a popular cosmetic option for patients looking to improve particular aspects of their smiles. Veneers are shells of porcelain that attach to existing tooth enamel and are customized to fit the particular needs of your mouth.

Porcelain veneers can be ...

We are fortunate to live in a time when there is a lot of focus on good health and nutrition. If you ever have a question about healthier food choices, you can usually find the answer online in one or two clicks. While we still have a way to go, more and more people are becoming aware of the role that a nutritious diet plays in their overall health.

But your diet also has an impact on the health of your teeth. A nutritious diet free of processed and sugary foods minimizes the risk of cavities and supports good gum health. And since it improves your general health, it also makes it ...

If you use tobacco, we don’t have to tell you how detrimental the habit is to your health. The effects of smoking have an impact on nearly every area of your body, and you may already know that smokers are at a higher risk for oral and several other cancers.

But did you know that tobacco use can also put your oral health at risk?

We aren’t going to lecture you about smoking because you have likely heard it all before. But our job is to make you are aware of habits like smoking that can affect your oral health.

Tobacco Use and Oral Health

Here are three ways that smoking and tobacco use ...

Not too long ago, cosmetic dentistry was considered a luxury reserved for celebrities and models. But today, state-of-the-art dental materials and updated techniques make smile makeovers widely accessible to many people.

Improved Esthetic Results

Because of this, dentistry in general today is more geared toward esthetic results than ever before. New materials like composite dental resin, prescription-strength teeth whitening gel, and porcelain restorations of all kinds make it easy to achieve the smile of your dreams.

Treatments That Fit Your Budget

The wide availability of updated materials also makes these treatments more affordable. Years ago, cosmetic dentistry as it was relied mostly on crowns, or caps, because they conceal the whole tooth. This made ...

When patients come for a visit to our dentist office in Huntsville, AL, we like to talk to them about proper home care. Taking good care of your oral health at home means you need the proper tools. The most basic of those tools is the toothbrush.

There are many different types of toothbrushes, and it usually comes down to personal preference. The best toothbrush for you is one you will use at least twice each day!

Keeping your toothbrush clean is important, and you can follow these steps to make sure yours stays clean and free of germs.

Step 1: Don’t Share

Sharing is great unless we are talking about our toothbrushes. Children ...