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A Look at the Important Nutrients Necessary for a Healthy Smile

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Ever wondered which foods you should eat to keep your smile healthy? The answer lies in the nutrients found in certain foods that can encourage healthy bones and keep your gums and teeth strong. Here is a look at some of the most important nutrients for your smile.

Calcium

Did you know that most of the calcium found within the human body is concentrated in the bones and teeth? The protective enamel on your teeth is also made of calcium, which can erode with exposure to acidic foods and sugars. Therefore, calcium is essential to maintain the strength of your teeth and the jawbones that support them.

Vitamin D

Vitamin D deficiency is actually closely related to tooth loss and gum disease. In fact, a lack of vitamin D can make you more prone to tooth decay because vitamin D plays a role in the mineralization of the teeth.

Vitamin C

Vitamin C is important to the body for so many reasons, but it can also be valuable to your oral health. This vitamin is both an antioxidant and a component in the process of collagen production, both of which can support the soft tissues in your mouth.

Phosphorous

A lack of phosphorous in your diet can actually make you more prone to sustaining chips or cracks in your teeth. This is because phosphorous actually supports calcium to keep your teeth and bones as strong as possible.

Keep Your Dental Health in Check with a Rancho Mirage Dentist

Just as the rest of your body relies on vital nutrients to function and stay healthy, so do your teeth and gums. Beyond eating a well-balanced diet and ensuring you give your teeth what they need, be sure to work with a Rancho Mirage dentist to closely monitor your oral health. Reach out to us at Cros Dental to schedule an appointment.

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The Benefits of Porcelain Veneers

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Could this simple cosmetic treatment give you the ideal smile?

Are you dealing with certain aesthetic flaws or imperfections in your smile that keep you from feeling confident in your appearance? Do you find yourself feeling self-conscious and hiding your smile from those around you? Do you often envy other people’s smiles? If you said “yes,” our Rancho Mirage, CA, cosmetic dentists, Dr. Ray Cros and Dr. Sheri Cros, are here to tell you about a simple yet amazingly effective way to instantly enhance the look of your smile.

Non-Invasive Treatment

Most people worry about how long they will have to recover after their treatment or whether a procedure will be uncomfortable. Luckily, with dental veneers, you don’t have to worry. We usually don’t have to remove more than 5mm of enamel from the front of your teeth. Since enamel doesn’t have any nerves, this process is simple and painless.

Fast Results

Getting veneers takes only a couple of trips to see your Rancho Mirage dentist. Once we deem you an ideal candidate for veneers we will prep your teeth, send impressions of your mouth to a dental lab and then come back in for your final appointment about a week later to check the fit of your custom veneers before bonding them to your teeth. In a matter of weeks, you could have a brand new smile.

Fix a Myriad of Cosmetic Flaws

What makes veneers so versatile is that there are a variety of aesthetic dental issues that these simple porcelain restorations can cover. Since veneers cover the entire front portion of a tooth it can cover everything from stains, chips, misshapenness, or unevenness. It can improve the color, size, and shape of the tooth in an instant so that it looks just like the rest of your healthy smile.

Enjoy a Straighter Smile

You can also choose to get a mouth full of veneers and enjoy a straighter and more even appearance. Hide small gaps between teeth, as well as twisted, crooked, or crowded teeth. While they can’t fix more moderate to serious misalignments, veneers can give you a straighter smile if you are dealing with minimal adjustments and don’t love the idea of getting braces later in life.

Lifelong Results

Since veneers are made from tough, durable, and even stain-resistant porcelain, you’ll enjoy your results for years to come. Since teeth are shaved down to accommodate your veneers this is a lifelong smile enhancer. While veneers will need to be replaced at some point, you’ll enjoy showing off that beautiful new smile for the rest of your life.

If you are interested in what dental veneers can do for your smile then the next step is to schedule a consultation with us. Call Cros Dental in Rancho Mirage, CA, today to find out if your smile could benefit from what veneers have to offer.

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Is Rancho Mirage Cosmetic Dentistry Right For You?

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Do you often wonder how movie stars get such perfect smiles? Do you dream of having a whiter, straighter or more appealing smile? At Cros Dental we are proud to offer a range of affordable cosmetic dentistry treatment options to our patients that are interested in improving the position, shape, size or even color of their pearly whites. Not sure if cosmetic dentistry is right for you? We’d be more than happy to provide a consultation, simply schedule your appointment at Cros Dental.

Teeth Whitening Rancho Mirage

Do you have dulled, stained or discolored teeth? Professional teeth whitening is an excellent option for patients that are interested in a brighter smile quickly. In just one appointment our cosmetic dentist can make your smile shades lighter. Schedule your teeth whitening in Rancho Mirage today!

Rancho Mirage Dental Bonding

Do you have chipped, stained or gapped teeth? Dental bonding is a versatile and affordable cosmetic dentistry option which uses a tooth-colored composite bonding material to sculpt and shape the teeth to be more appealing. Get Dental bonding in Rancho Mirage, schedule your appointment today!

Dental Veneers Rancho Mirage

Do you frequently hide your smile due to imperfections and wish you could completely conceal it? Dental veneers are another versatile option that can conceal virtually any dental imperfection, from damage and discoloration to gaps and malpositioning. Interested in dental veneers in Rancho Mirage? Let us know!

Rancho Mirage Dental Implants

Are you missing one, several or all of your teeth? Dental implants are a newer dental advancement that allows our dentist to permanently replace a missing tooth or teeth in a patient’s smile. Dental implants are attached to the bone, allowing them to bond with the patient’s actual jaw. Ready to replace your missing teeth with dental implants in Rancho Mirage? Contact us.

Visit Our Cosmetic Dentist in Rancho Mirage Today

Think that cosmetic dentistry might be the right option for improving your smile? Contact Cros Dental today to schedule your consultation, we would be more than happy to evaluate your smile to determine if you are a candidate for cosmetic dentistry in Rancho Mirage, CA.