oral hygiene
Sensitive Teeth? Discover a Veneer Option That Won’t Cause Pain
Discover how Dr. Catrise Austin transformed her mother’s smile using Neer No-Prep Veneers—no drills, no pain, no downtime. See the stunning before-and-after and learn if you’re a candidate too.
Read MoreHow My Mom Got a Smile Glow-Up Without Drills or Pain — Thanks to Neer No-Prep Veneers
Discover how Dr. Catrise Austin transformed her mother’s smile using Neer No-Prep Veneers—no drills, no pain, no downtime. See the stunning before-and-after and learn if you’re a candidate too.
Read MoreNational Align Your Teeth Day: How Smile Again Clear Aligners Can Transform Your Teeth Fast
Meta Description: Discover how National Align Your Teeth Day can inspire your journey to a straighter smile. Learn how Smile Again Clear Aligners work and follow Crystal’s real-life 5-month transformation.
Read MoreHow to Get Rid of Bad Breath for Good: 5 Dentist-Approved Steps That Actually Work
Why National Fresh Breath Day Matters Fresh breath isn’t just about smelling good—it’s about staying healthy. August 6 is National Fresh Breath Day, a perfect reminder that bad breath (aka halitosis) isn’t just embarrassing—it could be a warning sign of deeper dental issues like gum disease or oral infections. What Causes Bad Breath in the…
Read MoreOzempic Teeth: What Dentists Want You to Know About the Dental Side Effects of GLP-1 Drugs
Updated June 23, 2025 by Dr. Catrise Austin I Was Featured in Healthline — Here’s Why It Matters When Healthline recently published the article “Ozempic Teeth May Cause Tooth Decay, Other Dental Health Effects”, they reached out for expert insight—and I was honored to be quoted. As a cosmetic dentist who also manages diabetes, I’ve…
Read MoreAffordable Dental Care Is Coming to Flint Michigan: Help Me Make It Happen For My Birthday
Updated May 05, 2025 by Dr. Catrise Austin Why I’m Launching the VIP Smiles Discount Dental Plan in My Hometown Hi, I’m Dr. Catrise Austin—celebrity cosmetic dentist, best-selling author, and founder of VIP Smiles. You may have seen me on The Dr. Oz Show or in Entrepreneur Magazine, but long before that, I was just…
Read MoreHow Delivering Prescriptions at Age 15 Shaped My Dental Career
Updated April 09, 2025 by Dr. Catrise Austin A heartfelt journey from a small-town pharmacy to VIP Smiles Dentistry A Blast From the Past: My First Job at 15 Before I ever put on a white coat or picked up a dental mirror, I was a teenager with a driver’s license, a job, and a…
Read MoreOral Cancer Awareness Month Why Your Dentist Could Save Your Life, Not Just Your Smile
Updated March 13, 2025 by Dr. Catrise Austin Each April, we shine a light on a serious but often overlooked health threat: oral cancer. With nearly 50,000 new cases diagnosed each year in the United States, oral cancer is a silent but deadly disease—and your dentist may be your first line of defense. Many people…
Read MoreDo Veneers Ruin Your Natural Teeth? Separating Fact from Fiction
Updated March 13, 2025 by Dr. Catrise Austin Veneers are one of the most sought-after cosmetic dental procedures, but they also come with a lot of misconceptions. If you have ever scrolled through social media and seen people with shaved-down “shark teeth” before getting veneers, you might be wondering: do veneers require shaving down my…
Read MoreThe Truth About Veneers, Oil Pulling, and Oral Hygiene Myths – Live from Podfest 2025
Updated March 06, 2025 by Dr. Catrise Austin Veneers, oil pulling, and oral hygiene trends are among the most debated topics in cosmetic dentistry today. With social media full of conflicting advice, it is easy to get lost in misinformation. Are you making the right choices for your smile? At Podfest 2025, I hosted a…
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