A question I get asked by patients daily is “do I need a crown, or could I get away with a filling?” Patients believe that the less invasive option is always better, so why not try a filling first instead of a dental crown. There are several reasons why a filling might not be the […]
4 Things to Know Before you Start Invisalign
Invisalign has become the gold standard for adult orthodontic treatment because of its proven track record of success over the last 20 years. There are several advantages to Invisalign vs. braces, and even more to Invisalign vs. Smile Direct Club. But before you get started with your Invisalign treatment there are a few things you […]
Advantages of Invisalign vs Braces
When I meet a new patient, I spend a great deal of time diagnosing their dental risks and identifying problem areas. We also discuss their goals for their dental health, which typically include straightening and whitening their teeth. Today, Invisalign has become the gold standard for adult orthodontic treatment and can help most patients achieve […]
What Type of Dental Crown is Right for You?
There are a few types of dental crowns available for patients. Typically, when a patient is told that they need a crown, they aren’t told which type of crown they are getting. This is a decision made behind the scenes, without the input of the patient, based on several factors that the dentist must consider. […]
What are the Benefits of BioClear?
Last year, my assistant and I learned about a revolutionary new technique called Bioclear®. In a previous post, I shared more about this technique and who can benefit from it, from people with diastema or gum recession, to those seeking cosmetic dentistry. Since publishing that blog, we’ve completed more than 150 cases using Bioclear and […]
Should You Get a Dental Bridge or Implant?
When addressing the loss of a single tooth, there are typically two options – a dental bridge or an implant. Patients ask me which of these is the better treatment option, and there are times when I have a strong recommendation, and others where it is truly up to the patient. To illustrate this, I […]
How Bioclear Can Help You
New technique, Bioclear, offers patients less invasive, more predictable treatment options » Click here for a video version of this blog on our YouTube Channel « My assistant and I recently traveled to Tacoma to study under Dr. David Clarke, a pioneer in the dental profession who has developed a technique called Bioclear®. What is […]
How to Fix a Chipped Tooth and Restore Your Smile
A chipped tooth can happen to anyone. Discover how a cosmetic dentist can restore your smile when disaster strikes. Do you have a chipped tooth? Don’t worry – it happens often. Even if you brush and floss every day, you could still bite down on something hard and break a front or back tooth. But […]
Tooth Replacement: Should I Save this tooth?
Having trouble with a tooth and considering tooth replacement? Before you start pulling teeth, consider saving your tooth. Over the lifetime of your teeth, you’ll likely encounter a few hiccups – from a cavity to a chipped tooth. But for some patients, these problems persist on the same tooth. No matter what they do, problems […]
Am I a Good Candidate for Lumineers Veneers?
Are you considering getting Lumineers to improve your smile? When I see patients seeking a better smile, they often come to me after doing a great deal of research on cosmetic dentistry and porcelain veneers. In their research, they come across minimal-prep veneers, specifically Lumineers veneers. Lumineers is a big name in veneers and has […]
