For many reasons, an increasing number of adults are having their teeth whitened.  White teeth provide a more youthful appearance to one’s face as teeth tend to become stained yellow or brown as we age. Discoloration occurs most often from coffee, tea, red wine, colas, and tobacco, but can also… Read More…

Think the appearance of your smile impacts just facial features? A study published in Psychological Science reveals that people with big smiles live an average of seven years longer than those with stoic faces. Another study in The American Journal of Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics shows that people with attractive… Read More…

Gum recession is often caused by rigorous tooth brushing, which can expose the dentin in the neck of the tooth. However, there are also other causes to gum recession. Teeth have a protective coating of enamel that covers a porous layer called dentin. The dentin layer is made up of… Read More…

Ask any Personal Trainer. They’re busy as bees in January. In April, however, things have slowed down. By June, they’ve dropped off significantly. Resolutions to improve our appearance by working out requires a major commitment of hard work and time. And, while it’s something we should strive to do, the… Read More…

A cracked tooth can occur from a variety of causes. Some include: • Grinding or clenching of teeth • Uneven chewing pressure • An accident, such as a blow to the mouth • Tooth exposure to extreme hot or cold • Chewing hard items such as ice or hard candy… Read More…

Modern dentistry offers techniques, technology and materials that can create a flattering, more-youthful smile.  The following descriptions explain some of the options available. • Porcelain Veneers – Because the top, front teeth are prominent in a smile, porcelain veneers are often applied to the top ones most visible when you… Read More…

We make Invisalign available in our practice as an option to straighten teeth as an alternative to traditional braces for excellent reasons. Because straight teeth are easier to keep clean than crowded or misaligned teeth, they tend to be healthier teeth in addition to giving a more attractive smile. Invisalign… Read More…

We occasionally get calls from people asking, “How much do you charge for a crown?” This is similar to calling a shoe store and asking, “How much are a pair of shoes?” Like shoes, this question is too complicated to answer with a figure, since crowns can vary greatly in… Read More…

When adult teeth emerge, some people find their two front teeth fail to come together, leaving a gap. This is called diastema (dy-as-tee-mah). Repairing this with today’s exceptional techniques and materials in dentistry typically requires only one or two visits. Depending on the width of the gap, bonding may be… Read More…

We ask our patients to rate us in a number of areas after their initial visit. We also ask them to add comments, if they like. Two recent ones I thought I’d share came from Marty and Betsy. My appreciation to both of you for your kind words! “This was… Read More…