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…
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…
I never cease to be amazed at the transformation of people who have smile makeovers. It’s easy to be excited with them! As I watch each look in the mirror at their ‘new’ smile, I know the benefits they’ll come to realize are much more than an enhanced appearance. Over… Read More…
A patient I’ve seen since he was in preschool recently graduated from college and got a good job with a solid company. During his 6-month cleaning and check-up, we were getting caught up and he mentioned he was ready for a relationship and had begun meeting girls through online dating… Read More…
There are few things that add so much to your life than a healthy, appealing smile. Not only does the health of your mouth impact your overall health, having a great smile tends to boost self-confidence, self-esteem and causes people to smile more often, projecting a positive and upbeat individual…. Read More…
As a dentist, I strive to ensure all areas in our practice create a positive experience for every patient. Yet, when a patient leaves our practice, whether due to insurance constraints or relocation or other reason, I’m disappointed. Of course, my staff and I know that some patients are unable… Read More…
