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…
Studies show that dental implants are one of the most successful implant-in-bone procedures, over 90%. At our office, we are highly committed to this through advanced training and skills in all aspects of dental implant treatment – diagnosing the number of implants needed, the best type of implant and selecting… Read More…
Do you suffer with frequent headaches or migraines? Frequent headaches affect nearly 50 million Americans. And while many sufferers search for a solution, many fail to connect the dots between these headaches and their dental anatomy. Amazingly, the position of how our upper and lower teeth meet is a typical… Read More…
For people who suffer with migraines, the problem seems to impact many aspects of work, life at home, and interaction with friends and family. Like any chronic pain (pain that has a consistent presence), migraines are among the top 20 disabling illnesses, according to the World Health Organization. June is… Read More…
People often first come to know us by hearing of our advanced technology and offering advanced treatments such as dental implants, cosmetic dentistry and restorative dentistry. However, the foundation of our practice is general dentistry, or what some refer to as ‘family dentistry.’ The way most think about general dentistry… Read More…
Imagine a two-lane bridge that extends over water. Let’s say a boat comes along and destroys one of the pillars supporting the bridge. You may assume, “So? There are plenty of remaining pillars.” The loss of one, at first, may not seem to create risk. Yet, over time, the weight… Read More…
When you think of the ‘mileage’ you get from your smile, it’s one of the best investments you can make. Yet, one of the top reasons people don’t have the beautiful, confident smile they want is due to the level of treatment fees. Let’s first consider the benefits you receive… Read More…
About 20% of people in braces are adults. Some had braces as adolescents or teens and their teeth have moved (often due to not wearing a retainer). Others have never had braces and are unhappy with crooked or crowded teeth. Another segment of this percentage go into orthodontic treatment because… Read More…
Maintaining a clean, healthy mouth should be a top priority for American adults. Yet, it is often taken lightly until something hurts. To illustrate the domino effect of bacteria buildup in the mouth, follow its typical path below: • Failure to brush and floss on a regular basis allows bacteria… Read More…
Contrary to what many older adults think, losing natural teeth is not a normal part of the aging process. Periodontal (gum) disease is the nation’s leading cause of adult tooth loss and is easily preventable with simple measures applied on a daily basis. To determine those most at risk for… Read More…
