If you fear going to the dentist, you are not alone. It is estimated that over 30% of Americans avoid going to the dentist because of some level of anxiety or fear. Even worse, about 10% of those are classified as “dental phobics,” or persons with such a high fear… Read More…
A friend shared with me recently that he’d seen a billboard advertising “Dental Implants – $999!” As a Dentist who provides all phases of Dental Implants, this worries me. Those drawn initially to this kind of “good deal” aren’t always getting the whole picture. Although the dentist using the billboard… Read More…
A patient who recently completed some implant dentistry and new crowns on several teeth made a statement that we hear often. She said she now smiles with her teeth showing, whereas before, she had taught herself to smile with her lips only. A smile is a major part of your… Read More…
Occasionally, I see “deals” advertised for dental implants. I often cringe when I see these because of things I know, but the general public isn’t necessarily aware. The success of a dental implant depends largely on the proper selection of implant type, the angle it is positioned in the bone… Read More…
If you lose your hearing, you can regain some level through the use of hearing aids. However, nothing will ever work as well as the natural ear structure you once had. Even with the most expensive hearing aid options, adults often complain of echos and interferences of background noise. Like… Read More…
Each year, my husband and I pick out something new for our home that the whole family can enjoy When deciding on a new sofa for our family room, we could have chosen one for less than the one we ended up purchasing. Our decision to buy the higher priced… Read More…
We tend to spend many hundreds of dollars on the upkeep of our automobiles, yet, balk at investing in our oral health and appearance. Your smile is certainly more deserving of the attention it needs to keep it in good working order and looking great! With daily care and commitment,… Read More…
If you wear a denture or partial, you can assume you’ve lost jaw bone mass. This is due to “bone resorption” (a shrinking in the mass of bone). The extent of one’s bone loss experienced can be visible by looking in a mirror without dentures in place. You may see deep… Read More…
When children pretend, they enjoy time with friends and learn from ‘role play.’ For a few minutes, ‘pretend’ that you have the smile of your dreams. Perhaps your teeth are whiter, or straight and beautiful. Or, maybe you have all of your natural teeth again instead of a partial or… Read More…
If you are missing one or more teeth in one area, an option growing in popularity is an implant-supported bridge. Anchored by the jaw bone, Dental Implants can replace missing teeth without requiring adjacent, natural teeth for support (as in Crown-&-Bridge combinations). Although a fixed bridge or partial denture replace… Read More…
