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Same-Day Veneers

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Our same-day dental veneers allow you to come in and get whiter and brighter teeth in just one visit.  You’ll walk in feeling one way about yourself, and walk out feeling so much better.   When you get the natural looking, beautiful smile you’ve been wanting, you will experience a boost in your self-esteem and self-confidence, and it can all happen in just one visit to our office here in Palo Alto.
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Cosmetic Dentistry Procedures For A Beautiful Smile

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Cosmetic Dentist Palo AltoIn addition to your regular visits to our Palo Alto dentist office to help with keeping your teeth clean and healthy, Dr. Hakim also offers cosmetic dentistry services so you can get that beautiful smile you’ve been wanting.

Here are a few of our most popular cosmetic procedures here at Extraordinary Smile that Dr. Hakim may recommend to ...

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Our Digital Dentistry Practice in Palo Alto

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Digital dentistry is the replacement of traditional dental procedures with their digital counterparts in order to achieve the most accurate results in a fraction of the time. 

Some of the Digital Dentistry Technologies We Use:

Orthophos SL 3D – allows us to get very accurate 2D and 3D images 

• CEREC® Same Day Dental Crowns –  allows us to both create and place a dental crown in just one visit.

• SICAT ...

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Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Oral Appliance Therapy

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Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Obstructive sleep apnea occurs when your muscles relax during sleep, allowing the soft tissue to collapse and block the airway. As a result, sleep apnea causes you to stop breathing up to hundreds of times a night for anywhere from a few seconds to more than a minute. Snoring, excessive daytime sleepiness, memory problems, irritability, fatigue and insomnia are all signs that you could be losing shut-eye to sleep apnea. If left untreated, sleep apnea can be a ...

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Warning Signs You’re Losing Shut-Eye to Sleep Apnea

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Do you routinely catch yourself dozing off in the afternoon? Does your partner constantly complain about your snoring? Are you feeling like you just aren’t sleeping well at night, even though you can’t remember tossing or turning? If so, you may be suffering from a common but underdiagnosed problem known as obstructive sleep apnea.

What is Obstructive Sleep Apnea?

Characterized by loud and frequent snoring, obstructive sleep apnea occurs when the tongue and soft palate collapse onto the back of the throat, blocking ...

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What Are Dental Implants?

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If you have some dental problems and you have heard about the possibility of having dental implants as a solution to your problem, it is good to know what this dental procedure means and what benefits it will give in case you go through the process.
The dental implant is made of alloy of titanium and is placed into the bone and allowed to heal.  They come in various ...

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Happy Mouth, Happy Body

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Did you know that dental health is linked to other health problems such as heart disease, diabetes, and even an increased risk of having a stroke. Periodontal disease (also known as gum disease) is the most significant disease affecting adults today. Gum disease is a bacterial infection that has reached both the gums and bone that keep your teeth in place.

About 31 percent of Americans have ...

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Benefits of Cosmetic Dentistry

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Cosmetic dentistry is sought out for a variety of reasons.  Some would like to appear younger, and others would simply like to smile without feeling self-conscious. Whatever the reason you are seeking these services, the physical and mental health benefits of cosmetic dentistry are numerous.

Cosmetic dentistry takes the concept of dental health to the next level. It merges healthy oral care and ...

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Keeping Your Breath Fresh

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Nobody wants to be told they have bad breath, and sometimes even when you’ve thought you cleaned your teeth properly the embarrassing odor may still show up!
If you want to avoid that smelly situation here are some ways to help prevent bad breath. Brush, floss, and wash your tongue twice a day; this helps remove bits of food and bacteria which create the bad smell. You should also drink a lot of water since it keeps your mouth from ...

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