Columns & Stories

A smile makeover is not one procedure but a plan. Veneers, implants, white fillings, whitening, and crown lengthening each solve a different cosmetic problem, and ...

Before veneers or whitening, your mouth has to be ready. Four common conditions, including periodontal disease and jawbone resorption, that Dr. Chang addresses first.

Recovery is no reason to skip your routine, but the routine changes. Dr. Chang shares six practical rules for keeping your mouth clean while a ...

Whitening is not permanent, and how long your brightness lasts depends on genetics and daily habits. Dr. Chang explains what shortens results and which touch-up ...

Mints only mask the problem. Plaque and hardened tartar feed the bacteria behind halitosis, and once tartar forms, a hygienist's scaler is the only thing ...

Scaling and flossing feel more sensitive to some patients than others, and heavy tartar buildup is usually why. Telling your hygienist what you feel is ...

Peanut brittle can wait. Five soft, filling foods to stock before your procedure, plus the straw and pouch habits that can trigger dry socket after ...

Professional whitening is not permanent, but a few habits stretch the time between sessions. Here is what tends to bring stains back early, and how ...

Nervous about your first cleaning in years? Knowing the three steps, from the hygienist's baseline notes to the doctor's final examination, makes the whole visit ...