The Strategy Behind a Natural-Looking Smile

We all want a healthy, white, natural-looking smile, right?  Kate Middleton is known for her beautiful - yet ever so slightly imperfect - smile.  As in, her teeth still have slight inconsistencies in their alignment, but overall they are quite straight, very white, and strong.  They seem natural.

In reality, quite a bit of planning and work went into that smile!  This article calls the technique used to care for Kate's smile "harmonious asymmetry," and says it probably involved either braces used to make teeth slightly more aligned, and/or porcelain veneers.  But before any cosmetic dental procedures, the foundation for Kate's gorgeous smile was consistent, professional dental care, and excellent dental hygiene.

If you'd like your own natural, healthy smile, contact Dr. Sarah Roberts at Crabapple Dental in Alpharetta for an appointment.  Whether you need to schedule a simple cleaning, or want to discuss cosmetic procedures, we have the latest technology available.  We love helping each and every one of our patients obtain their brightest, most beautiful smiles.


Call 678-319-0123 for an appointment.

Happy Thanksgiving!

We at Crabapple Dental would like to wish all of you a Happy Thanksgiving! Enjoy your holiday with family and friends, eat lots of yummy food, remember to brush and floss, and we'll see you after the holiday!

A Dentist’s Thanksgiving List

No, it’s not a grocery list for a Thanksgiving meal – it’s a list of things we’re thankful for – dental related, of course!  But really – dentistry has come a long way.  Think of all the pain our ancestors used to have to suffer through, before quality dental care (and painkillers – for those really severe dental issues or wisdom teeth removal).

So here’s our little list.  Happy Thanksgiving!

1. Dental floss (what did they do before they had it? How did they get out that spinach between their teeth? Perhaps they used string?)

2. Teeth whitening.  Even if you weren’t born with naturally white teeth, or you have some stains – you can still have a white smile. We appreciate that!

3. Modern medicine.  Ever had a bad tooth back in 1800?  There were no pain meds and sterile operations to remove it.  It just came out and you hoped for the best.  Today, no matter your dental problem, we have a very safe and comfortable solution.

4. Sedation dentistry.  Patients who formerly fear the dentist find their experience quite changed when they take advantage of sedation dentistry.

5. Technology. The tools and technology we use today allow us to provide care to our patients that is exponentially more advanced than before.

6. Knowledge.  Today, people know the importance of dental care, and visiting your dentist at least twice a year is a standard and acceptable practice.  This knowledge has lead to healthier smiles and, most importantly, healthier people.

What are you thankful for?