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 cannot imagine hurting a patient. Even more, I cannot fathom why a Dentist would continue to work on a patient they can see is in pain. Yet, the horror stories I have heard from people tell me there are still Dentists who are creating dental phobics…. Read More…

The term “gummy smile” is often used to describe having too much gum tissue visible in a full smile. This may occur with a single tooth, several teeth, or all teeth. Regardless, the disproportion of gum-to-tooth or uneven gum line causes some people to feel self-conscious about smiling. Some feel… Read More…

These days, I don’t have lots of photos of me, mostly because I’m the one taking the pictures! However, when I see myself in a photo, it is usually with the well-rehearsed smile I’ve been using in poses most of my adult life. Yet, when I’m with friends and family,… Read More…

Recently, a patient shared a photo with them as part of a happy group of friends to celebrate a milestone birthday. I couldn’t help noticing one person who seemed to be holding back on her smile with a hand in front of her mouth. As a Dentist, I understand. People… Read More…

I’m always surprised by how much men and women invest in facial plastic surgery in order to achieve a younger-looking appearance. Since your smile has such a significant place on your face, having an attractive smile greatly improves one’s appearance and can shave many years off. This is especially true… Read More…

Let’s say you crack a tooth below the gum line. It’s too late for a crown and removal is required. There are several reasons why it’s more beneficial to place a Dental Implant at the time of extraction. By combining the two procedures, you save treatment time and the numbing… Read More…

When I hear folks talk about how they’ll spend an anticipated tax refund, it’s often about ‘splurges,’ such as a cruise, new furniture, or down payment on a car. I always wonder if these indulgences end up providing as much pleasure as the individual envisioned. As a Dentist, I see… Read More…

Over time, your teeth can become stained and change color. This is often the result of certain foods, such as coffee, tea or red wine. It can also be caused by smoking, aging, genetics, injury, or certain medications. During tooth formation, taking tetracycline, certain antibiotics or ingesting too much fluoride… Read More…

These days, I often find myself staring at my microwave, impatiently waiting the 60 seconds needed for a cup of steaming hot tea. I have to remind myself that I used to wait far longer to boil water on the stove for the same thing. It seems we have grown… Read More…