Dental technology has advanced significantly over the past century or so. Before the twentieth century, many people were completely toothless. Today, barely anybody under the age of 65 has ever lost a tooth. In 1900, Orthodontics became the first dental specialty, and we’ve been improving our oral care ever since. With today’s technology, the once painful procedure of a root canal is, contrary to popular belief, no more painful than a routine filling. And with these advancements in dentistry have come an increased demand for cosmetic dental surgery and other cosmetic dental procedures. Cosmetic teeth whitening, dental porcelain veneers, and dental implants are all procedures that are being used to give people beautiful smiles. H