Glendale California Dentist Office - Dr. Ronald McKay Blog

Jul 29, 2014

Glendale Root Canal Dentist Answers Patient Questions About Root Canal Therapy

Have you ever heard someone say “Ugh, I really don’t want to do that; I’d rather have a root canal!” This common saying ill...

Jul 28, 2014

Glendale Cosmetic Dentist Discusses Causes of Tooth Discoloration and Staining

Although patients of all ages can benefit from tooth whitening treatments, we most often find that adult patients want to brighten their smiles, because they just can’t achieve the same level of whiteness on their own anymore. Understanding how teeth become discolored will help you understand what to do if you notice that your smile is losing some of its luster.

Jul 28, 2014

Glendale Cosmetic Dentist Explains How to Correct the Appearance of Severely Damaged Teeth

In the world of cosmetic dentistry, some aesthetic problems are easier to correct than others. Patients who have generally healthy teeth with a few surface stains may be able to achieve beautiful smiles with only professional teeth whitening treatments. Other patients, however, with conditions that affect the structure or development of the tooth, may need to explore cosmetic options that transform the entire appearance of the smile. Two conditions specifically, dental fluorosis and tetracycline staining, can leave young patients with teeth that look old, stained and uneven.

Jul 28, 2014

Glendale Cosmetic Dentist Office Uses A Number of Cosmetic Treatments to Achieve Total Smile Makeovers

As you contemplate cosmetic treatment, it’s important to consider in what order you’ll complete each phase of treatment. Generally, it’s best to approach cosmetic care in this order…

Jul 28, 2014

Glendale Cosmetic Dentist Reviews How Snap on Smile Can be Used for Patients with Cosmetic Dental Problems

Our Glendale cosmetic dental office offers a wide number of cosmetic treatments to suit patients of all types of smiles. Today we’re going to review an increasingly popular cosmetic treatment—Snap on Smile.

Jul 28, 2014

Glendale Cosmetic Dentist Reviews Teeth Bleaching and Teeth Whitening Treatments

This article outlines some ways that professional teeth whitening treatments generally differ from at-home applications.

Jul 28, 2014

Glendale Cosmetic Dentist Reviews the Particular Benefits of LUMINEERS Crafted with Cerinate Porcelain

Today I’m going to talk about what Cerinate porcelain lends to LUMINEERS, and why LUMINEERS are becoming so popular among dental patients.

Jul 28, 2014

Glendale Cosmetic Dentist Talks About the Many Ways You Can Improve Your Smile With Dental Veneers

If you want to enhance your smile, you’re not alone. Many patients come to our Glendale cosmetic dentistry office because they’re simply dissatisfied with the state of their natural teeth. Some common complaints—too dark, crooked teeth, chipped or cracked enamel. Do you see yourself on this list? If you do, dental veneers may be a viable cosmetic option for you. Dental veneers can effectively correct a number of common cosmetic problems—patients can transform their smiles in only a few appointments!

Jul 28, 2014

Glendale Dental Implant Dentist Explains How Dental Implants Can Be Used to Stabilize Dentures, Bridges, and Other Dental Appliances

Dental implants can obviously used on their own to replace individual teeth, but did you know they can also be used in conjunction with other dental appliances?