added on: August 23, 2016

When someone smiles at you, friend or stranger, their smile seems to arouse a happy feeling. Not only does receiving a smile make us feel good, it sends a positive message about the person who smiled our way. Certainly, an attractive smile can significantly enhance one’s facial appearance. However, when… Read More…


added on: August 2, 2016

Most people have a specific event coming up in their lives that prompts them to ‘go for it’ when it comes to smile enhancements. For some, it’s a class reunion or a loved one’s wedding. Some patients share that they are back in the dating scene while others are preparing… Read More…


added on: June 10, 2016

Wine lovers may be pleased to learn that the United States now ranks as the leading consumer of wine. While France has seen wine consumption fall by 17% over the past decade,  the U.S. has had a 20% increase. Many Americans have begun enjoying a glass of wine as an… Read More…


added on: April 28, 2016

What is one of the fastest, most economical ways to improve the appearance of your smile? Whitening teeth is an affordable way to lessen the visibility of flaws in natural teeth. A white, bright smile also projects a smile that is healthy and well-cared for. For a limited time, Dr…. Read More…


added on: March 28, 2016

We all know that an appealing smile not only looks good, it creates a positive impression as well. An attractive smile relays a sense of having good health standards. And, because people who feel good about the appearance of their smile are more-frequent smilers, they are often perceived as being… Read More…


added on: December 1, 2015

As another year is winding down, many Americans are already contemplating their 2016 New Year’s resolutions. For those who are cigarette smokers, kicking the habit is a common resolution, for many reasons. Tobacco contains chemicals that are known to be harmful to the body. Smokers decrease life expectancy by 10–15… Read More…


added on: October 28, 2015

I’m all for ‘new & improved’ ways to do things. For example, when GPS devices hit the market, I was thrilled to know I could avoid wasting time and gas trying to find unfamiliar destinations. As a dentist, of course I keep up with the latest ways to achieve and… Read More…


added on: October 6, 2015

After the Academy Awards were televised a couple of years ago, all the rumble was NOT about the winners. Social media lit up with comments on the dreadful face lift of one of the presenters. The once-ravishing movie star hadn’t been in the public eye for quite some time. Her… Read More…


added on: June 29, 2015

When a patient comes in because of a tooth ache, it’s most likely due to a cavity. However, in a number of cases, we find that other reasons are creating an ache that is not always INSIDE the tooth. It’s not unusual for the first sign of gingivitis to be… Read More…


added on: May 26, 2015

A girlfriend recently shared her secret to a facelift alternative. “I noticed that when I smile, it pulls sagging areas up. So, I try to remember to keep a smile on my face!” Liz is right, but there are far more benefits to that smile of hers than a more… Read More…


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