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Our practice name is Smile Brighter Willoughby Hills. Of course, the last part is a reference to our location, which is Willoughby Hills, near Mentor, OH. The first part describes our goal: we want to help you smile brighter. And a truly bright smile is not only white and beautiful,…

In past generations, many people refused to consider treatment for orthodontic problems. They knew that crooked and misaligned teeth could endanger their oral health, and they felt self-conscious about the appearance of their smiles. Yet, they considered the treatment worse than the problem. That is because metal braces were the…

You take good care of your teeth. You brush and floss regularly, and even use a whitening toothpaste. Yet, those pearly whites still have a yellowish or brownish hue. If this sounds familiar, then it is time to consider professional teeth whitening service. Here at Smile Brighter Willoughby Hills in…

If you have stubborn staining on your teeth, you may be frustrated with the results from over-the-counter products. Smile Brighter Willoughby Hills offers Zoom dental whitening to deliver incredible results in a single visit, so you can show off your teeth with confidence at interviews, special events, or for taking…

Up to 80 percent of adults struggle with some amount of infection in their gums. Gum disease is the most common cause of tooth loss in adults. Further, the bacteria and toxins associated with gum disease are linked to many other chronic health issues, such as heart disease and Alzheimer’s.…

While dentistry’s goal is to preserve your teeth, sometimes issues such as trauma and infection lead to tooth loss. Advances in dentistry have improved patients’ options for replacing missing teeth. In most cases, dental implants offer the best possible solution. Dr. Stern has more than 30 years of experience as…

The goal of dentistry is to preserve your natural teeth as much as possible. Dr. Stern and the Smile Brighter Willoughby Hills team offer Lake County residents a variety of solutions to restore and protect their smiles. Treatment with dental crowns is a great option for teeth that have been…

Tooth decay can destroy your teeth, but dental fillings can halt decay and restore your tooth for full functionality. At Smile Brighter Willoughby Hills, we offer patients discrete tooth filling without any drilling for a comfortable experience that can save your smile. A high-tech alternative to the drill For patients…

If your dental phobia has you avoiding trips to the dentist, you are not alone. Over a third of people have some level of dental anxiety, but routine trips to the dentist are crucial to maintaining your oral health. Smile Brighter Willoughby Hills offers comfort dental services to help patients…