We all like to be smart shoppers. And, we’re all aware that, in most cases, “you get what you pay for.” That’s as true in the dental office as it is in the appliance store. There is a misconception that Dental Implants are expensive. Quite frankly, once the patient understands… Read More…
Many of us are familiar with the phrase “a rose is a rose.” While the scent of a rose would be pleasant regardless of its name, this reminds us that comparisons aren’t always “apples to apples.” Roses can vary a great deal, just as crowns, bridges and other dental restorations…. Read More…
Many baby boomers can recall seeing their parents’ or grandparents’ teeth soaking in a glass at night. Years ago, there was an assumption that, with old age, came tooth loss. We now know that’s not the case. Adults in all age groups lose teeth due to accidents, gum disease or… Read More…
It’s the first week of January. Drive by any fitness center and you’ll see a parking lot full of new and rededicated members. Trying to shed pounds through a treadmill takes an enormous amount of time and energy. Although we applaud those who want to tone and boost stamina, weight… Read More…
Today, Dental Implants have become so fine-tuned that they hold one of the highest success rates of all in-bone implant types – nearly 97%. One of the reasons that modern Dental Implants are such a wise investment is that they are designed to last for a lifetime. However, as with… Read More…
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…
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…
There are many reasons Dental Implants are a wise choice for people missing one or more teeth. While the obvious benefit to my patients is the restored ability to bite and chew comfortably, there are also benefits that occur beneath the gums. Without natural tooth roots, the bone that once… Read More…
As a dentist who stays on the cutting edge of the field’s latest techniques, technology and materials, I am pleased to have witnessed the impressive developments made over the years. One of the most remarkable areas, to me, has been in that of implant dentistry. Modern implant dentistry is successful,… Read More…
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…
