Of all implant-in-bone procedures performed today, Dental Implants hold the highest success rate of all – over 94%. That includes hips and knees. However, like any medical procedure, Dental Implants can fail. How can you help to ensure an optimal result and enjoy a confident smile for your lifetime? One… Read More…
In dentistry, precision is everything. As a neuro-muscular dentist, I know just how true that is. Good oral health relies upon a delicate balance of upper teeth to lower teeth as well as the unity of teeth on both sides. What occurs when a tooth is lost and not replaced… Read More…
If you experience dizziness (also referred to as vertigo), this off-balance sensation can place you in an unsure frame of mind, not to mention put your safety at risk. The latin origin of the word ‘vertigo is “a whirling round.” Vertigo is observed in a number of diseases and causes… Read More…
It’s Murphy’s Law — the worst things seem to happen at the worst times. While there is never a good time to lose a crown (also referred to as a ‘cap’), disasters tend to happen at the worst times, like the morning you’re leaving on vacation or the night before… Read More…
Have you ever driven behind another vehicle and noticed a rear tire that was obviously out of alignment? Without all four tires in proper balance, we know the driver will likely be looking at replacing tires worn from the imbalance. Had standard measures of periodic tire rotation and balancing occurred,… Read More…
Dental implants are one of the most successful of all implant-in-bone procedures, over 94%. One of the keys to the success of your implants is in choosing an experienced Doctor. A successful outcome begins with the Doctor in proper diagnosis, selecting the right type of implant, and precision placement. However,… Read More…
A friend’s son enjoyed a trip to Mexico over the Christmas holiday with several fraternity brothers. While there, he purchased a Rolex watch for an amazingly low price. Not surprisingly, after several months, the watch began to run slow and finally stopped. It’s the classic tale of “You get what… Read More…
“Sit up straight!” You may have had a parent or grandparent who reminded you, as a youth, to sit up straight. I did! As an adult, I realize this was their way of saying that slumping looks bad AND is bad for our health. When a person walks ’round shouldered’… Read More…
You may know someone who has had a hip or knee repair or replacement. Because hips and knees are joints that significantly affect mobility, it’s rather obvious that they can also impact proper function in movement elsewhere in the body. The TMJ, or jaw joints, are also important to the… Read More…
For something to be done well, there is a price. This applies to dental work just as it does to the construction of a home or an automobile repair. When decisions are primarily based on getting the lowest price, the outcome is rarely satisfying. In dentistry, things such as cheap… Read More…