It’s that time of year. Time to set your New Year’s resolutions and determine how you will work to be a better, healthier version of yourself in 2022. Typically, people’s resolutions focus on their physical health – such as exercise more or eat healthier. But there is great value in setting New Year’s resolutions around […]
4 Reasons People Make a Dentist Appointment
4 reasons people make an appointment to see the dentist… For people who haven’t been to the dentist in a while, there are a few reasons they might make a dentist appointment. Whether you are calling to schedule a dental cleaning or to receive emergency dental care, there are a few things you should know […]
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 […]
Affordable Dental Care or Bargain Shopping?
When it comes to shopping, people love to get a bargain. It’s a thrill and they feel accomplished saving money on something they need. Unfortunately, people tend to do this with dentistry, as well. But there’s a big difference between affordable dental care and bargain dentistry. During my career, I’ve witnessed the effects of bargain […]
Dead Tooth? Options for Treating a Tooth Abscess
Consider this scenario, you go to your dentist for a routine exam and find out that you have an abscessed tooth. This is hard to believe considering you don’t feel any pain and your tooth looks normal on the outside. Seeking a second opinion, you go to another dentist who confirms what your dentist told […]
What Does a Good Dental Hygienist Do?
4 ways a dental hygienist adds value to your care team There’s one aspect of dentist appointments and dental cleanings that I believe is often overlooked. That’s the relationship with your dental hygienist. As a patient, it’s important to understand the value the hygienist brings to your dental health. » Click here for a video […]
How to Keep Teeth Healthy: Common Barriers to Healthy Teeth
As a dentist, my ultimate goal is to help patients reach 100 years of age with their natural teeth. This may seem out of reach, but I think more and more people are believing this is possible and are looking for ways to achieve this for themselves. The key to maintain healthy teeth until you’re […]
Is It Safe to Go to the Dentist? Here’s Everything You Need to Know
You have a throbbing toothache, but is it safe to go to the dentist right now? Put your mind at ease by learning what you can expect at a dental appointment. Is it safe to go to the dentist now, or should you put dental matters on the back burner? Patients everywhere want to know […]
Barriers to Dental Care – Why People Avoid the Dentist
What keeps people from going to the dentist (dental anxiety, cost of dental care, lack of time) could result in severe dental problems causing them to have to deal with that very thing in a bigger way. One thing our dentist office specializes in is treating adults who have significant dental needs that have accumulated […]
Best Electric Toothbrush
Trying to find the best electric toothbrush recommended by dentists? Brushing is the most important thing you can do to maintain your dental health. However, in my experience, many people are not brushing their teeth well. They brush too hard, don’t use the right technique, habitually miss the same areas and
