New technology at Art of the Smile!

The most beautiful and realistic looking crown is an all-ceramic crown. Dr. Tekin and his staff at Art of the Smile are committed to providing state-of-the-art, 21st century dentistry, and in doing so, move towards practicing metal-less dentistry.

There are several things inherently challenging with an old-fashioned porcelain fused to metal crown (PFM):
• Some people have metal allergies
• Metals blacken with time, and are unattractive
• The black metal must be opaqued to hide it’s color – natural looking translucency is very difficult to achieve
• Black lines are often visible at the gum line at the crown’s edge


Today’s All-Ceramic crowns are just as strong, if not stronger than their metal predecessor. Allergic reactions are virtually unheard of. The fit, durability and beauty of today’s All-Ceramic crowns make them the choice of tooth restoration at Art of the Smile.

Happy Holidays!

The holiday season is upon us, and as Dr. Tekin and his team at Art of the Smile reflect on the year that was, we’d like to ask you, our wonderful patients: What’s your favorite part about the holidays? Being with your loved ones? A clean slate for the new year? Opening presents by the fireplace? All the delicious food?

We’d love if you shared with us all the things you love about the holidays, and don’t forget to stay away from too many of those sweets!

--The Art of the Smile Team

Invisalign Tips

Many people know that Invisalign is a great solution to braces if you don't want to experience the look and feel of traditional metal braces. What few people know, though, is that just like traditional braces, Invisalign requires proper care to work effectively. Good oral hygiene is highly important, even when you are wearing something in your mouth that you can take out to eat with. It's still likely that your aligners can build up plaque if not treated properly. When wearing your Invisalign aligners, ask yourself the following questions:

1.) Am I eating with my aligners on? - These aligners are removable and should be taken out when you eat.

2.) Am I drinking anything other than water with my aligners on? - Though it's not a necessity for you to take out your aligners while you drink, think about how sticky a soda is. If you take out your aligners when drinking a soda, you have a better chance of keeping your aligners clean.

3.) Am I brushing before putting the trays on? - The aligners have both an inside and outside. Keeping the outside clean is easy. Keeping the inside clean is also easy: just make sure you've brushed your teeth before putting the trays on.

These are all very simple steps, and ultimately, they help to keep you building good oral habits.
--Dr. Brock Tekin, Art Of The Smile

New Patient Forms at Art of the Smile

We at Art of the Smile know that you have a busy schedule to keep up with, and we strive to offer convenient and prompt appointments for all your general and cosmetic dental needs. To save time for you, we offer all of our new patient forms on our web site, for you to print and fill out before your appointment. These forms have recently been updated, so be sure to check out the patient forms section of our web site!

Have a great weekend,

--Dr. Brock Tekin and the Art of the Smile Team

Dental Implants vs Bridges, a great article

Recently the New York Times published an article discussing the long term benefits of dental implants over bridges for tooth replacement. Check it out by clicking here.

Keep in mind that although implants can be a very effective solution to tooth loss, the process is a more involved one, and therefore need to be completed in stages.

We at Art of the Smile are able to provide dental implants on an outpatient basis, and the entire process can take anywhere from 3-6 months. While implants are a great long term solution for many patients, those with serious gum or jawbone deficiencies, osteoporosis, or uncontrolled diabetes may not be able to support a long-term implant.

Call us today at 404-963-8018 and schedule a cosmetic dentistry consultation with Dr. Tekin to discuss your implant options. You can also visit our web site for more information about dental implants and other general and cosmetic dentistry options.