THE SMILE FILE

Dental advice worth reading

Practical answers from our clinical team — no jargon, no fearmongering, no “ask your dentist” cop-outs. You’re already here.

April Is Oral Cancer Awareness Month – 2022

At Dentistry by Design, our mission goes beyond creating beautiful smiles — we’re committed to your whole-body health. In honor of Oral Cancer Awareness Month, Dr. Ionescu and our team want to highlight an important, often overlooked health issue that affects tens of thousands of Americans each year. Why Oral Cancer Screenings Are

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Amalgam Fillings vs. Composite Fillings: A Safer, More Aesthetic Choice

For years, amalgam fillings were the go-to solution for treating cavities. However, as dental research and technology have evolved, so has our understanding of their long-term effects. Today, many dentists—including Dr. Ionescu—have moved away from using amalgam altogether. But why? Why Amalgam Fillings Are No Longer Recommended Dr. Ionescu stopped

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Reading about it beats ignoring it. Fixing it beats both.

If an article raised a question about your own teeth, an exam answers it for real.