A great smile can boost your chances for college and career success, says Jacksonville Cosmetic Dentist Dr. Eric Burgess.

They say that first impressions are crucial in all types of scenarios, from job interviews to love connections. Jacksonville Cosmetic Dentist Dr. Eric Burgess of the Burgess Center for Cosmetic Dentistry has helped hundreds of patients make their best first impression with expertly designed smile makeovers. Time and time again, patients’ new smiles have proven to be investments that paid off in numerous ways.

Research shows that attractiveness biases are prevalent in teacher evaluations of students, interviewer evaluations of college and job applicants, voter preferences for political candidates, even jury judgments in mock trials. People who are considered attractive are initially judged to be more intelligent, competent, sympathetic and healthier than those considered less attractive. These biases can have significant long-term impacts on a person’s life, career and chances for success.

A major factor of attractiveness is a person’s smile. A Jacksonville cosmetic dentist since 1996, Burgess has helped countless patients revamp their images with procedures that achieve straighter, whiter, more beautiful teeth. Get the radiant look – and the competitive edge – that you’ve always wanted. Call 904-273-3001 to schedule an appointment at the Burgess Center today.

One of the most dramatically effective ways to improve your overall look is teeth whitening. Jacksonville’s Burgess Center for Cosmetic Dentistry offers you three different ways to get a gleaming smile. Choose the best one for you depending on your budget, schedule and goal for your new look.

Over the years, even the best cared-for teeth absorb stains from food, drinks and cigarettes or cigars, gradually becoming darker shade by shade. You’re left with a lackluster smile that just doesn’t live up to your outgoing personality or your sleek, professional image. To help make sure your smile matches your image and outlook, consider one of three very different procedures for teeth whitening.

Jacksonville-area locals are an active crowd – too much fun in the sun to be had, so a long wait in the dentist’s office may not fit many schedules. For the constantly on-the-go set, our Zoom2 one-hour whitening technology is a favored choice. Using a bleaching solution activated with a strong light, we can give patients a bright new smile in an amazingly short time. And results can be enhanced when combined with the whitening tray option.

If you’ve got a little more patience, you may want to try our Day-White tray option for teeth whitening. Jacksonville patients choosing this option get great results at a lower cost than the one-hour alternative. The procedure involves applying a bleaching solution into custom-made trays made just for you and wearing the trays for about 30 minutes a day over two weeks. You’ll begin to see an improvement within a few days and by the end of the second week, you’ll have a dazzling new smile.

Some patients need more than traditional systems for teeth whitening. Jacksonville dentists often see patients whose teeth have harsh stains caused by tetracycline, an ingredient in certain medications. If whitening trays or laser whitening treatments don’t work, we may recommend the Deep Bleaching Technique that combines in-office and home whitening procedures. Using a specialized tray and our proprietary bleaching formula, the Burgess Center is able to offer you the beautiful new smile that other dentists can achieve only by prescribing veneers.

To help decide which teeth whitening option is best for you, use our online appointment request form or call 904-273-3001.

No need to hide that smile with Invisalign. Jacksonville's Burgess Center for Cosmetic Dentistry offers a beautiful alternative to traditional braces.

Being a teenager is tough enough without the hassle that comes with wearing braces. And for adults, braces can seem even more awkward. The solution: Invisalign. Jacksonville Beach’s Burgess Center for Cosmetic Dentistry has used this incredible new technology to give patients the confidence that comes with a beautiful smile – minus the discomfort of braces.

The Invisalign system uses a series of clear and removable aligners that facilitate a gradual movement of your teeth. As your teeth move, Dr. Eric Burgess creates a new set of aligners designed to steadily further the process until you get the smile you’ve always wanted with an ease you probably didn’t think possible. Unlike braces, Invisalign can easily be removed for eating, drinking, brushing and flossing. Patients can even opt to leave them at home for a night out on the town or special events. And because they’re translucent, they’re virtually invisible.

Not sure if you’re a candidate for Invisalign? Jacksonville patients who opt for Invisalign get the ultimate in custom dentistry. Each set of aligners a patient wears is designed and created specifically for that patient, whether the need is a minor fix or a major transformation. Invisalign can be used to correct simpler issues like overcrowded or widely spaced teeth, as well as more intense issues such as overbites, underbites and crossbites.

If you’ve been putting off braces, don’t wait any longer. Find out how your smile can benefit from Invisalign, Jacksonville. Call the Burgess Center at 904-273-3001 or request an appointment online.

Start your New Year with a beautiful new smile by the Burgess Center for Cosmetic Dentistry, Jacksonville Beach.

What better way to greet the New Year than with a bright, beautiful new smile? The Burgess Center for Cosmetic Dentistry in Jacksonville Beach offers these tips for achieving and maintaining that great new look that’s on everyone’s New Year Resolutions list:

1. Brush your teeth at least two times a day with a fluoride toothpaste. Regular brushing removes plaque from the surface of your teeth before it hardens into dental calculus. Also known as tartar, calculus is forms on when bacteria, food particles and mineral salts harden on the surface of your teeth. It typically forms as a yellow or brown coating that feels rough to the touch. It’s a major culprit behind bad breath and is the leading cause of periodontal disease and tooth loss.
2. Change your toothbrush ever three months. Like anything else, it wears out with regular use and becomes less effective. A few exceptions: some electric tooth brushes can go six months before wearing out. If you have gum disease, it’s highly recommended that you change your toothbrush every four to six weeks because bacteria can harbor in the bristles. And always get a new toothbrush after any illness.
3. Floss your teeth every day. It’s the only way to remove plaque that hides between your teeth. Even the fanciest toothbrush won’t do the trick.
4. Use an antimicrobial mouth rinse to give an extra kick to controlling plaque and to help keep your breath “kissably fresh,” as the commercials say.
5. Chances are, eating healthier means and snacks is already on your New Year’s resolutions list. Not only will it help you achieve and maintain a great figure, good nutrition contributes to your dental health, too.
   Visit Burgess Cosmetic Dentistry in Jacksonville Beach for regular checkups and dental cleanings. We’ll help keep your teeth and gums healthy and can address any other dental issue you have, from simple fixes like whitening stained teeth to more complex procedures like restorative laser dental surgery.

To get started on your beautiful new smile, contact Burgess Cosmetic Dentistry at 904-273-3001 or via our online appointment request form.