Teeth whitening is one of the most popular dental treatments that patients seek from your cosmetic dentist in Virginia Beach. 80% of Americans desire whiter teeth and believe wholeheartedly that their confidence will improve after a professional whitening session. Our dental team at Smile by Design has seen that boost in confidence for ourselves, but how do you keep your teeth bright and shiny after your professional whitening treatment? Dr. Santos and Dr. Folck are here to give you some helpful tips that will help your whitening treatment last longer than anticipated.
You may have heard that old myth that dog’s mouths are cleaner than humans…it may just be true if you don’t keep up good oral hygiene! Our mouths are full of 
Believe it or not, tooth loss is a very common problem; therefore, the use of dental implants is also a very common procedure. The 
Your friend just sent you pictures of your trip this past weekend, and after looking at them, you finally decide it’s time to get your crooked teeth fixed. You’re not showing your teeth in any of the pictures because you felt self-conscious about them, and frankly, you looked like you’re annoyed. You had a great time, and that’s the last impression you want to give your friends. You’ve heard that you can get your teeth straightened without braces thanks to 
You’re looking at your partner, mouth agape as they raucously snore, trying to remember all of the good times that you’ve had together. The fond memories are the only reason you aren’t bashing them with a pillow right now. It’s always a race for you to fall asleep every night so that you don’t have to contend with their snoring, and tonight you lost…badly. You can’t go on like this, something has to change. How can you stop your partner from snoring? What is causing it? It actually may be a sign of sleep apnea, which is a serious condition that affects over 20 million Americans each night. Fortunately, you can now help your partner stop snoring with sleep apnea treatment in Virginia Beach, VA from Smiles By Design. 
Don’t let another year go by without you achieving your goals! 2017 is here and it’s time to focus. Did you know that your teeth could actually help you live your dreams? It’s true! A beautiful smile gives you the confidence it takes to get to the next level in your personal and professional relationships. With confidence you can achieve anything, and 
With 2017 right around the corner, most people start thinking about improving their health. Your trusted team at 
You’ve probably heard the saying, “Smile and the whole world smiles with you.” It’s true—when you smile, people smile back. However, some people are reluctant to share their smile because of the condition of their teeth. If this is you, then make 2017 the year that you improve your smile and change your life. Your Virginia Beach cosmetic dentist offers a number of treatments to 
Your smile is one of your most important personal assets. Not only do your personal appearance and self-confidence depend on it, but your oral and systemic health do, too. Preventive dentistry aims to keep your teeth and gums strong for a lifetime and to spare you the expense and discomfort of extensive dental work. That’s why dentists in Virginia Beach, 
Your entire week was spent indoors, so today you’ve decided to hit the boardwalk and let the warm sun and open air relax you. The sound of the ocean is always soothing, plus there is always good people watching. It’s interesting to get to peer into people’s lives for a few seconds and then move on. Your mind keeps noticing people’s teeth, however. They are all laughing and smiling so carefree. You wish you could be that confident, but your smile has a number of things you think are wrong with it.