Cosmetic dental treatments like porcelain veneers require a bit of investment. There is an investment of resources devoted to the appearance of the smile since veneers are not a covered service for most insurance companies. Then, there is an investment of time, since it takes two office visits over a few weeksโ time to completeโฆ [Read more]
We may call it by different names โ TMJ, TMJ Disorder, TMD โ but the clicking and the popping and the pain of a poorly-functioning jaw is something that typically provides us with very clear evidence of its existence. The condition in which the temporomandibular joint at the back of the jaw does not moveโฆ [Read more]
Every day, when you brush and floss your teeth, there is an opportunity to look in the mirror. Do you take it? Does the appearance of your smile make you want to observe it? Share it with others? If it doesnโt, you may have wondered about the potential of a smile makeover. This term, usuallyโฆ [Read more]
An interesting thing happens when a person decides that she no longer wants to live with her crooked smile: results cannot come fast enough. We see this time and time again, and are appreciative to have the opportunity to help patients address their needs in a manner that suits them best. One of the treatmentโฆ [Read more]
Over the course of the last century alone, we have seen an enormous step forward for societies all over the world. In our country alone, we have gone from accepting many of the common age-related conditions as normal to developing strategies that take the bite out of aging. For example, we do not normally seeโฆ [Read more]
Many people think about making a little โ or a big โ change to their smile. Cosmetic issues donโt have to be severe to distract you from your greatest confidence. Even discoloration creates frustration! Humans have spent hundreds of years developing treatments that are both safe and effective, and now weโve got them. It makesโฆ [Read more]
Getting โclammyโ in the palms is not unusual when you have to see the dentist. This is common for a lot of people. Dental anxiety is different. You may know if you have dental anxiety if you find it difficult to even pick up the phone and schedule the checkup and cleaning youโve been skippingโฆ [Read more]
We donโt tend to think much about tooth loss unless we have young children in the home. Once we have lost our baby teeth, we all but forget that teeth can even fall out. As far as we have come with our knowledge of oral hygiene and ability to care for our teeth, tooth lossโฆ [Read more]
Weโre approaching another new year, and you know what that means โ resolution time! Some people love making their New Yearโs resolutions. Doing so provides the opportunity to set a specific intention and achieve the desired outcome. If youโre not sure what you want to resolve to do this coming year, consider how you canโฆ [Read more]
More and more lately, we hear about the need for oral care as a preventive measure against gum disease. Most of us own at least one spool of dental floss. We may even own a Waterpik or other irrigation device. After brushing, we may rinse with antibacterial mouthwash, and we may drink water throughout theโฆ [Read more]