Keeping Your Teeth and Gums Healthy

The best dental visits are the ones in which you learn your teeth are healthy and problem free. By practicing responsible hygiene habits and taking preventative dental measures, you can increase your chances of hearing good news from your cosmetic dentist at every visit. Use the following information from our Madison dentistry office to bolster the health of your teeth and... read more »

Prevention and Treatment of Bad Breath

Bad breath plagues thousands of people, but you don't have to be one of them! Fortunately, cosmetic dentists Jay C. Hazen and Chris Tamsen offer many treatment options to help combat bad breath. Treatment with Drs. Hazen and Karls begins with a thorough dental examination to determine a personalized treatment plan. We welcome you to schedule a consultation with Drs.... read more »

Common Dental Treatments for Seniors

As we age, our bodies become more vulnerable to illness and disease. Unfortunately, the teeth are no different. A lifetime of wear and tear will take its toll on the teeth and will likely result in oral health problems. Even seniors who have taken excellent care of the teeth and maintained professional dental care throughout their lives are likely to... read more »

The Use of Mouth Guards in Dentistry

When it comes to dental care treatment, many people think of filling cavities and performing root canals, but there is more to dental care than that. There are a number of restorative and preventative concerns to consider as well. If you meet with a Madison cosmetic dentist, you'll be able to learn a lot more about these issues. Right now,... read more »

3 Emotional and Physical Problems with a Chipped Tooth

Although most chipped teeth fall far short of a medical emergency, they can damage your smile and your self esteem if untreated. Fortunately, modern dentistry has a number of simple fixes for chipped teeth of any severity. Chipping a tooth is fairly common among children and adults. Whether it’s from playing a sport or a more mundane cause like biting... read more »

The Dangers of Tooth Erosion

Tooth erosion has many causes. Some of these causes are unavoidable, such as daily wear and tear, while others, like certain foods and drinks, can be avoided. Severe tooth erosion is dangerous to oral health and can result in dental pain and tooth loss. We offer our Madison cosmetic dentistry patients a wide variety of treatments to help prevent erosion... read more »

Common Dental Treatments for Teenagers

When it comes to dental care, teenagers have different needs than younger children and adults. For most teenagers, appearance is very important, so it only makes sense that dental treatments for teenagers take aesthetics into consideration. Madison cosmetic dentists Jay Hazen and Sarah J. Karls offer a number of aesthetically pleasing restorative and cosmetic procedures perfect for treating teenaged patients.... read more »

Top Treatments for Cavities

Cavities are extremely common. Indeed, many, if not most, of our Madison cosmetic dentistry patients have had one or more cavities. While no-one enjoys learning that he or she has a cavity, there are aesthetically pleasing treatment options available. In the past, patients were forced to choose amalgam (metal) fillings because of their unmatched strength and durability. With advances in... read more »

The Uses and Benefits of Laser Dentistry with Waterlase

Advances in dentistry have led to a more comfortable, less painful treatment. Madison cosmetic dentists Jay C. Hazen and Dr. Chris Tamsen usethe Waterlase™ laser to improve your dental experience. The Waterlase™ offers many benefits over traditional dental drills. Read on to learn about these benefits, as well as the uses of laser dentistry with the Waterlase™ laser. What Is... read more »

Instant Orthodontics

A great smile usually leads to a lot of self-confidence and good first impressions. Yet not everyone has a great smile. That doesn’t mean you can’t have one, however. Many people who meet with a Madison cosmetic dentist are looking for ways to get the smile of their dreams. There’s one option that is very effective and versatile as well.... read more »