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Ask The Expert – Feat. Dr. Ross W. Nash

Direct Veneers: What you Need to Know

Written by Ross Nash, DDS   Last modified on October 12, 2018

Throughout my work with Consumer Guide to Dentistry to answer common questions related to cosmetic dentistry, I’ve touched on the demand for smile makeover treatments, like veneers. Veneers are used to restore teeth damaged by chips and cracks, or to correct other issues such as worn enamel, natural wear and tear, tooth alignment or discoloration. Read More →

Direct Composite Bonding for Damaged Teeth

Written by Ross Nash, DDS   Last modified on August 24, 2018

One of the simplest and most common restorative dental procedures is direct composite bonding. It offers an effective solution to a host of dental concerns, ranging from repairing chips and cracks in teeth, to lengthening or altering their shape for esthetic purposes. Given the popularity of direct composite bonding, I thought I’d take some time Read More →

The Truth About No-prep Porcelain Veneers

Written by Ross Nash, DDS   Last modified on July 31, 2018

Porcelain veneers are a great solution to a variety of dental concerns including wear, tear, chips and cracks of the teeth, uneven tooth alignment or spacing, deep discoloration, and more. However, traditional veneers often require permanent alteration (preparation) to the underlying tooth structure in order for the most natural fit. Not everyone is keen on Read More →

Straighten Teeth in Weeks, not Years

Written by Ross Nash, DDS   Last modified on May 31, 2018

Many things can affect smile esthetics (tooth discoloration, wear and tear, missing teeth, etc.), but one of the more frequent issues that I see relates to the alignment of the teeth. A number of options are now available for correcting tooth misalignment. Some of the more traditional orthodontic approaches may require months or years for Read More →

Instant Cosmetic Smile Enhancement with Componeers

Written by Ross Nash, DDS   Last modified on May 4, 2018

Two of the most common lines of questioning I get from patients are “what can I do to improve my smile?” and “how long will it take to achieve the results I’m looking for?” With that in mind, I thought I’d devote this ‘Ask the Expert’ installment to a discussion of a relatively new type Read More →

Tooth-colored Fillings

Written by Ross Nash, DDS   Last modified on April 13, 2018

Used to restore damage associated with minor tooth fractures, chips or decay, dental fillings are one of the most commonly performed treatments. So it’s not surprising that I get a lot of questions related to them; many of which are centered on the topic of tooth colored fillings. So I thought I’d field a few Read More →

A Facelift for Your Smile

Written by Ross Nash, DDS   Last modified on April 6, 2018

The attractive young woman pictured here is Gina. She certainly has no need for a facelift, but she came into my office looking for one… for her smile. Smile makeovers are popular treatments that can include one or more procedures aimed at revitalizing or otherwise transforming a smile. Smile makeovers are customized on a case-by-case Read More →

Innovations in Aligning Teeth: The Inman Aligner

Written by Ross Nash, DDS   Last modified on March 21, 2018

In today’s edition of ASK THE EXPERT, Dr. Nash answers a number of questions related to crowding of the front teeth, with a special focus on the Inman Aligner. Q. Is there a way to improve the appearance of crowding in the front teeth without the use of dental braces? A. Yes. If you’re looking Read More →