Straight teeth not only create a more appealing smile, they are an advantage to your oral health. Straight teeth are easier to keep clean and provide proper bite alignment. When teeth are properly aligned, this helps you avoid TMJ disorder, which can result in headaches, jaw joint pain, chipped and… Read More…
Are you occasionally experiencing painful jolts when you drink hot or cold beverages? This commonly stems from sensitivity caused by gum recession. When the gums pull away from teeth, they leave portions of tooth roots exposed. Unlike the enamel-coated tooth that extends above the gums, the root portion below relies… Read More…
Sleep Apnea has become more familiar to the American population as the reason for daytime sleepiness, being more accident prone, weight gain and having a higher risk for heart attack, stroke, depression and high blood pressure. However, few people associate the temporo-mandibular joint (TMJ or jaw joint) with breathing problems… Read More…
We recently introduced Dr. Jerry Wesley, an Orthodontist, who has joined our team. Dr. Wesley is the perfect fit for our commitment to creating a correct bite for optimal oral health. Straight, properly-aligned teeth do far more than create an appealing smile. When teeth are in proper alignment, there is… Read More…
When you smile, what impression does it make? The American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD) conducted an independent study and found that people with straight teeth are perceived as more successful, healthy and even more intelligent! Through another study, the AACD determined that: • Over 99% of Americans feel a… Read More…
American adults are tired. We work hard, play hard, deal with frequent stress and pressures, and don’t get enough sleep. It is estimated that over one-third of American adults get an insufficient amount of sleep, which is less than 7 hours per night. Although more light is being cast on… Read More…
As a General Dentist with advanced training in Neuromuscular Dentistry, I am often referred patients who have a number of problems due to bite misalignment. While crooked or crowded teeth don’t always indicate bite misalignment, they typically indicate problems that will occur, if they don’t already exist. My training in… Read More…
Occasionally, a patient with old ‘silver’ fillings expresses concern about their safety, namely due to the mercury content. While the American Dental Association has not actually advised removal based on risk, some people feel better having them replaced with composite fillings. Composites have a number of advantages, in addition to… Read More…
No one would dispute the overwhelming force of chemistry as the leader in what draws one to another. Chemistry is the unknown aura that creates that ‘spark’ almost immediately in matching two people together. But, after chemistry, what makes or breaks this attraction? A survey of nearly 20,000 men was… Read More…
When we complete smile makeovers for our patients, of course we can ‘see’ how their new smile enhances their facial appearance. What we don’t see, however, is the dramatic effect that a fabulous smile has on one’s overall personality. We’ve heard these ‘new smile’ patients tell us how they felt… Read More…
