Tooth Replacement – An Act of Prevention
Most people recognize the need to fill a cavity – cavities lead to infection, infection leads to root canals or tooth loss. Simple. But the importance of replacing lost teeth is often not realized – losing just one tooth can lead to losing more teeth. For many, especially for those on a tight budget, replacing teeth that […]
The White Stuff – Dentist vs. Do-It-Yourself Whitening
Just because you have the tools to do something yourself, doesn’t always mean you should. Things can go wrong, and they do. You probably know – or have seen – someone who has had an unfortunate interlude with boxed hair coloring. They look more like they lost a bet rather than made an innocent attempt […]
Investing in Your Smile is Investing in Your Life
A great pair of shoes or a nice suit can get you noticed, but a gorgeous smile can get results… and you can wear it to the beach. It’s the most valuable accessory you can have and here’s why: We all have a little bias in us whether we want to admit it or not […]
Tooth Loss – Dental Devastation
Missing teeth can rage devastation through your entire mouth. No matter if your tooth received a TKO or it met its demise due to dental complications, losing just one tooth can affect your entire smile-inspiring teeth to shift and bone to degrade. Losing many teeth can set in motion events which will eventually alter the […]
Think Outside the Braces to Straighten Your Smile
Have you or your teenager wanted to correct crooked, crowded or gapped teeth, but just the thought of metal braces gives you nightmares? Well, fear no more. New options in teeth straightening are like a dream come true. Advances in dentistry have cultivated new, covert ways to perfect your smile. Even if you have just […]
Dental Implants: A Solid Choice
We’re fortunate to live in the age of modern healthcare, full of advancements and new options. But sometimes more also means more questions, more confusion. When it comes to replacing missing teeth, you’ll find the array of options has grown significantly. But with the right guidance, finding the solution that’s best for you isn’t difficult. […]
Could Your Child Be Going Back to School With Bad Breath?
Often we think bad breath, clinically referred to as halitosis, as something that only afflicts adults who never brush their teeth or consume copious amounts of coffee and cigarettes. Truth is, bad breath can happen to anyone of any age, even those who brush every day. Bad breath has just as much to do with […]
Do you have dental insurance benefits?
Most insurance plans expire December 31, 2015, and our schedule is already filling up! While dental “insurance” features different limitations and benefits depending on the plan, they nearly all share one feature: Unused benefits expire at the end of the year. Most plans pay a maximum amount annually, a figure that hasn’t changed much in […]
Dental Fear…Where Does It Come From?
Fear. Ingrained in our DNA there’s a protective mechanism that helps us avoid danger. It’s essential to the survival of the human race. Our ancient relatives wouldn’t be part of our family tree if they hadn’t operated with a solid dose of fear. But sometimes fear keeps us from healthy situations…like dental care. Rational or […]
Conquering Dental Fear
Sometimes we know what we need to do…but it’s just plain hard. The roadblocks to positive action could be shortages of time, money, or motivation. Or it may be anxiety or fear creating a tight leash that holds us back when nothing else really stands in the way. While fear is a protective mechanism, it’s […]