2019

  • Perfect Your Smile by Christmas With Porcelain Veneers

    Bring a radiant, beautiful smile to your holiday parties this season with the help of porcelain veneers. In just a few visits to the Contemporary Cosmetic Dentistry office, you can have a brighter, more aesthetic smile in time for the season’s festivities. Dr. John Schmid is an LVI-trained cosmetic dentist who is highly experienced in…

  • How Long Does It Take for Plaque to Turn Into Tartar?

    From a young age, we’re told we must brush twice daily and floss once a day to protect our teeth from plaque. Hopefully, as adults, we continue following this advice, but it’s important to know a little about what we’re fighting with our toothbrushes and floss. It takes only 48 short hours for plaque to…

  • Can TMJ Cause Lightheadedness?

    Dr. John Schmid is an LVI-trained TMJ dentist, who can determine if symptoms you are experiencing are caused by temporomandibular joint disorder. Call our practice in Austin, at 512-329-5967, to arrange a consultation with Dr. Schmid. Yes, TMJ Disorders Can Cause Dizziness and Lightheadedness In general, yes, the answer is that TMJ disorders may cause symptoms that a person would…

  • Is a Dental Implant a Good Idea?

    For almost everyone who is missing one or more teeth, a dental implant will be a good idea. Dental implants are the longest-lasting and most stable option for replacing missing teeth, and they are the only type of missing tooth treatment that actually replaces the tooth root, not just the visible crown portion of the tooth. If…