Artistry Smile Center Blog

When you first started working at your current job, you might have been excited because your employer offers dental benefits. Who doesn’t love the idea of not having to pay an arm and a leg to keep those pearly whites shining bright and healthy? However, life gets busy. Maybe you haven’t taken advantage of your benefits like you intended to. Not utilizing them is a waste of money for your employer and a missed opportunity for you. Thankfully, your dentist in Upper Arlington is here to help you get the most out of your dental benefits.

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You can spend hours choosing the perfect outfit, fixing your hair, and picking out awesome accessories. You want to make a good impression. However, all your hard work might fall flat if you have bad breath. No one wants to talk to the person who has unpleasant odors wafting from their mouth every time they say something. You might keep a supply of mints in your pocket, but there is so much more you can do to make sure you don’t alienate others with stinky breath. Your dentist in Upper Arlington is here to share a trick that will help keep you fresh all the time. All you have to do is clean our tongue.

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Life can throw all sorts of curveballs at you. Whether it’s a traffic jam that makes you late for your big presentation or a wardrobe malfunction that ruins your day, the unexpected can easily pop up and put a damper on your smile. But it isn’t just minor everyday disasters that can make you stop smiling — so can a dental emergency. What should you do when a dental disaster strikes? Your emergency dentist in Upper Arlington is here to help.

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Patients who are currently living with tooth loss understand the challenges it presents. Eating the healthy foods you used to enjoy becomes more difficult and smiling or talking to people may feel embarrassing. Living with one or more missing teeth takes a toll on your health, nutrition, and self-esteem. Dental implants in Upper Arlington are an excellent solution, but are they right for your needs? Here are 4 facts you should know about dental implants.

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You’ve lived with crooked teeth all of your life. Though they’re not horrifying by any means, they still diminish your smile and this takes a toll on your confidence. You can’t remember the last time you smiled fully for a picture, and you’re always self-conscious when you meet someone new. Invisalign might be the solution for you to straighten your teeth with discretion, and here’s what you should be asking your Upper Arlington dentist before you start treatment.

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Have you ever encountered someone with bad breath? You may want to stand back or shy away from them. It’s hard to have a conversation with them. What if it’s you? Bad breath is one of those issues that many people don’t feel comfortable discussing, so you may not even be aware of your condition. Don’t let this happen to you! There are solutions for bad breath and your dentist in Upper Arlington can help!

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When you think of summertime, you think of waves of water splashing against your toes at the beach and the sun shining brightly on you—sometimes too much! Most prevalent may be the memories that come from these warm months and the great photos that are posted all over social media with your friends and family. But, you’re usually the person that avoids taking pictures because of your discolored teeth. Don’t hold back the fun this year-round! Get teeth whitening in Upper Arlington from Dr. Angela Courtney at Artistry Smile Center. We’d be happy to help you achieve the smile you’re proud to show off in photos.

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If you have imperfections of any size can negatively affect your smile and your confidence. Whether a tooth is crooked, discolored, or chipped, even the smallest flaw can be a distraction from the rest of your teeth and what you have to offer. Many people become distracted by your imperfect smile rather than looking at the real you. At Artistry Smile Center, your dentist in Upper Arlington believes that all patients can, and should, have the opportunity to achieve a radiant smile that can boost their moral and success in life. As one of the various cosmetic treatments offered by Dr. Courtney, porcelain veneers can address most dental problems with great efficiency. To see if you may benefit from veneers, consider what makes a good candidate for treatment.

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Despite many dentists’ efforts at controlling (or attempting to totally alleviate) pain, a good amount of people still fear the dentist. Dental fear, along with the fear of heights and public speaking, rank among the public’s most common fears! The American population describes dental appointments as an anxiety-producing experience, but your Upper Arlington dentist has cracked the code to relieving dental phobia. Dr. Angela Courtney at Artistry Smile Center understand the long-term effects of ongoing dental fear. We aim to begin and end your dental appointments with grace and ease at our dental spa.

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