Most people never think of a dentist when they realize they are not getting sufficient sleep. And, as more research is conducted, your quality of sleep is coming to light as a highly vital component to overall health. Lack of sleep is now associated with weight gain, depression, high blood… Read More…
As adults age, it’s amazing how well natural teeth hold up considering many years of biting, chewing, crunching and clenching. However, over time this continual wear and tear has an impact on tooth structure. Many adults who are committed to their six month dental check-ups fail to maintain their oral… Read More…
Despite the adherence to unbiased hiring and pay practices, your appearance remains an influential factor in whether you’ll get the job, the pay you’ll earn and the promotions you’ll receive. Although intelligence, qualifications and experience should overrule appearance, studies show that physical attractiveness has an impact in social interactions, both… Read More…
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) claims that over half of the sports-related injuries that occur annually happen to those between 5 and 24 years old. And, most occur during summer months when people are outdoors more frequently. There are good reasons to use a mouthguard and this small investment… Read More…
Although our office is highly adept in advanced procedures, we are most proud of our whole-family patient relationships. Seeing children grow into teens and parents become grandparents is immensely satisfying. Helping families to share healthy smiles, at every age, is why we refer to our ‘patient family.’ In addition to… Read More…
Worn teeth (where tops of teeth are flattening out) indicate a problem. This problem won’t improve without finding its source, resolving it and repairing affected teeth. In most cases, teeth wear down due to an improper bite alignment, which leads to night-time grinding. Since you’re asleep when this occurs, you’re… Read More…
Your smile is a significant part of your facial appearance. A wide, attractive smile shows confidence and projects an upbeat personality. When people are unhappy with their smile’s appearance, they tend to smile less often or cover their mouth when smiling or laughing. This indicates a feeling of insecurity or… Read More…
As a dentist, I have devoted a career to helping people HAVE AND KEEP a healthy mouth. This includes having disease-free gum tissues and keeping their natural teeth all their lives. Quite frankly, it’s my goal to help you NOT need me for repairs. However, like other parts of our… Read More…
Very few of us have perfect teeth. However, an easy way to somewhat conceal those flaws is to have a professional whitening. Whitening also tends to brighten your smile and flatter your entire face. In our office, we carefully chose Zoom II as our whitening system. Zoom II uses light… Read More…
When it’s time to have your car serviced, the mechanic has an opportunity to make sure belts, brake pads, fluid levels, windshield wipers and fuses are all working properly. He’ll check the tires for worn tread and either recommend tire rotation to minimize further wear or replacement. These service visits… Read More…
