added on: July 10, 2017

If you suffer with frequent headaches or migraines, you probably live with a shadow of dread hanging over you. Often, these seem to pop up with no predictability. And, they often arrive at the worst possible moments. They can be dreadful interferences to being active, having a career, raising a… Read More…


added on: May 1, 2017

Do you suffer with frequent headaches or migraines? Frequent headaches affect nearly 50 million Americans. And while many sufferers search for a solution, many fail to connect the dots between these headaches and their dental anatomy. Amazingly, the position of how our upper and lower teeth meet is a typical… Read More…


added on: March 20, 2017

Would you be surprised to learn that one-fourth of people who are in treatment to straighten teeth are adults? Apparently, the benefits of properly aligned teeth have gained due recognition in recent years. While the number of teens in braces has nearly doubled over the past 20 years, the number… Read More…


added on: March 6, 2017

In dentistry, precision is everything. As a neuro-muscular dentist, I know just how true that is. Good oral health relies upon a delicate balance of upper teeth to lower teeth as well as the unity of teeth on both sides. What occurs when a tooth is lost and not replaced… Read More…


added on: February 16, 2017

While the visual impact of the smile makeovers we create for our patients is obvious, what cannot be seen, just by looking, is the significant effect a more flattering smile can have when it comes to (what we refer to as) “smiling from the inside out.” It’s the uplifting feeling… Read More…


added on: January 31, 2017

If you experience dizziness (also referred to as vertigo), this off-balance sensation can place you in an unsure frame of mind, not to mention put your safety at risk. The latin origin of the word ‘vertigo is “a whirling round.” Vertigo is observed in a number of diseases and causes… Read More…


added on: November 28, 2016

While definitions of beauty vary, symmetry is a common component of how most assess a face as beautiful. A common standard used is a balanced eye alignment with both sides of the mouth, nose and cheeks mirroring one another. However, many beauty ‘experts’ agree that, regardless of meeting these standards,… Read More…


added on: November 14, 2016

When most people think of a “holiday mad-dash,” it has to do with the shopping/baking/decorating frenzy that is associated with the time period between Thanksgiving and Christmas. However, as a dentist, our office sees this in the form of people scurrying to take advantage of unused insurance coverages or Health… Read More…


added on: October 4, 2016

Balance. It’s something we need in all aspects of our lives. There is a proper balance when it comes to work and home life as well as active time and rest time. Too much of one tends to eventually impact our lives in negative ways. Harmonious balance is the key…. Read More…


added on: September 12, 2016

I remember a dear female relative whom I’ll refer to as Bess. Bess was rather meticulous about her appearance. Her attire was always color-coordinated and she wore matching jewelry with every outfit. She was one of those ladies who always had “every hair in place.” Yet, the thing that always… Read More…


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