For people who have a fear of dogs, many can’t explain why it hangs on, even after being exposed to many docile, friendly dogs. They may know how it originated but are unaware of why it remains so strong after many years. When these people find themselves in unexpected situations… Read More…
Because of the devastating statistics associated with oral cancer, any sore or unusual spot in the mouth should be monitored carefully. However, some sores that occur inside the mouth may be canker sores. (A sore outside the mouth, such as bordering the lips, is typically a ‘cold sore’). A canker… Read More…
People often first come to know us by hearing of our advanced technology and offering advanced treatments such as dental implants, cosmetic dentistry and restorative dentistry. However, the foundation of our practice is general dentistry, or what some refer to as ‘family dentistry.’ The way most think about general dentistry… Read More…
In a recent issue of AARP’s monthly magazine, there is an article on cost comparisons of various medical and dental procedures that have lured Americans abroad for ‘bargains.’ Although there was a significant savings in procedures like heart bypass and hip replacement, Dental Implants in the U.S. are rather competitive… Read More…
When we place Dental Implants to replace a single tooth, it is often because the tooth fractured below the gum line. When a tooth breaks or cracks beneath the realm of a protective crown, the tooth must be removed and replaced. When hairline fractures appear, we typically recommend a crown… Read More…
Occasionally, I get a call after hours or on the weekend from a patient who has had a crown come off. Although rare, this can occur for various reasons but the crown can be easily reattached if certain steps are taken. For a quick fix to hold the crown in… Read More…
Have you ever seen someone smile and notice one tooth is noticeably darker? This is likely because they have a ‘dead tooth.’ A ‘dead tooth’ describes a tooth with a nerve that has died. This interior nerve helps your tooth detect hot, cold or discomfort. When a tooth contains a… 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…
There was sad news for baseball fans recently. Tony Gwynn of the Padres, as well as a Hall of Famer, died of oral cancer, something Gwynn blamed on his use of smokeless tobacco. Apparently, the habit is rampant throughout Major League baseball teams. A 1999 survey found that nearly a… Read More…
