Although the summer season is over, there are still people who will be crunching ice throughout the day. Why? Some people just enjoy the coolness ice chewing provides to their mouth and the satisfaction of a rigorous crunch. It is also suspected that an iron deficiency may create the urge…. Read More…

It is estimated that nearly 70% of American adults have some level of dental fear, and about a third of those have such deep levels of fear that they’re classified as ‘dental phobics.’ These are people who find it difficult to even call a dental office. We realize the majority… Read More…

Occasionally, we have a child, pre-teen or teenager who comes for their appointment and has a mouthful of cavities. Although the parent is, naturally, worried about all the procedures required for their child to repair the decayed areas and prevent further problems, they are also concerned with how they’ll manage… Read More…

The other day, I used the term “restoration” to a patient. When she asked me to explain what I meant, I was slightly caught off guard. This is a long-time, college educated patient, and she likes to feel fully informed at all levels of her care, and rightly so. It… Read More…

Occasional excuses for not flossing, forgetting to brush one’s teeth once in a while, or consumption of too much sugar is common for most Americans. We’re humans and prone to not always being ‘perfect.’ Fortunately, these occasional errors in judgement can be undone by quickly resuming our oral hygiene regimen… Read More…

As a dentist, I want my patients to feel good about coming to our office. I’d like to have each one smiling as they arrive, and smiling even more as they leave! Yet, it’s never a surprise when I meet a new patient who has arrived in an “emergency” situation… Read More…