Your smile says a lot about how you feel, and hiding it due to insecurities and discomfort is no way to live. Make 2022 a year to remember, and give yourself the kind of smile you’ve been dreaming about. Our Bend, OR cosmetic dentists, Dr. Michael Longlet and Dr. Eric Alston, can help! Teeth Whitening […]
When shared with others, a smile can be a gift, lifting the recipient’s spirits when they are down. Smiling can even improve mental health. When you smile, your brain releases tiny molecules called neuropeptides, which help counteract feelings of stress and anxiety. We believe everyone should smile for life and appreciate the different smiles every […]
In the pursuit of a show-stopping smile, millions of teens and adults get orthodontics each year. Considered a rite of passage for most kids as they enter their teenage years, the cost for orthodontics is an anticipated expense deemed worthwhile for health and long-term happiness, despite the temporary wallet paralysis. But for others, the price […]
These days, pretty much everyone carries a digital camera around in their pockets. As one of the most dominant and continually improved features of our smartphones, most of us can say we turn to our cameras more than ever. We use our phones not only to capture important moments but to share information, record the […]
Your smile is one of the first things people notice, ahem, when you aren’t wearing a mask. A beaming smile has been linked to relieving stress, improving life expectancy, business success, and contributing to personal happiness, among other benefits. Psychology Today reports that smiles have superpowers and can be beneficial not only to yourself but […]