When someone smiles at you, friend or stranger, their smile seems to arouse a happy feeling. Not only does receiving a smile make us feel good, it sends a positive message about the person who smiled our way. Certainly, an attractive smile can significantly enhance one’s facial appearance. However, when… Read More…

We all want to eat a healthy diet. But, we all indulge occasionally. This is not a bad thing, but some of these indulgences can put you at a higher risk for time and treatment costs to repair the damage they can do to your smile. Consumables that have a… Read More…

Most people have a specific event coming up in their lives that prompts them to ‘go for it’ when it comes to smile enhancements. For some, it’s a class reunion or a loved one’s wedding. Some patients share that they are back in the dating scene while others are preparing… Read More…

At one time or another, we’ve all grabbed a grocery cart that had one wheel that dragged or wobbled. Pushing it can be so difficult that we often cede and find another cart that moves smoothly. When your teeth are out of alignment, you may not notice anything at first…. Read More…

For those who wear dentures or partials, the portion that can be seen – the replacement teeth – may look fine. However, it’s what is occurring beneath the gums that becomes the source of most problems for denture and partial wearers. When a natural tooth root is missing from the… Read More…

We’ve all had moments where we wanted to take the easy route to solve a problem. This is especially true when adults feel stressed and money is tight. These circumstances make it hard to ‘stay the course’ when a less costly, ‘quick fix’ solution seems so appealing. For missing teeth,… Read More…

Modern advancements in dental technology, techniques and materials are amazing. Yet, to avoid cavities and gum disease, there is still nothing better than a tooth brush, tooth paste and dental floss — AND a diligent user! Brushing and flossing has progressed somewhat over the years. Toothpaste now has a fluoride… Read More…

For over 15 years, energy drinks have grown in popularity, giving consumers an added boost in their day. While a quick and easy pick-me-up sounds appealing, these drinks could have unpleasant results when it comes to your smile. Previous research findings have attempted to caution consumers on how the pH… Read More…

Wine lovers may be pleased to learn that the United States now ranks as the leading consumer of wine. While France has seen wine consumption fall by 17% over the past decade,  the U.S. has had a 20% increase. Many Americans have begun enjoying a glass of wine as an… Read More…

As the weather warms, those fun-in-the-sun activities make us thirsty. With summer comes a barrage of TV commercials showing hot, thirsty people downing sodas to quench their thirst. As a dentist, I know how detrimental this is to your smile. Before you load a cooler full of soft drinks, there… Read More…