When I started my dental career in 1994, things were very different than they are today. Luckily, over the last 25 years, technology has made the dental profession a pretty great place to be. New materials and techniques have allowed us to improve patient care, while technology and digital imaging has
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 […]
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
What Causes Bad Breath and How to Get Rid of it for Good
Bad breath got you avoiding everyone? Stop hiding behind your hand and smile with confidence with these proven remedies. Do you suffer from bad breath? If so, you’re not alone. Most people find themselves with less-than-desirable breath on an occasional basis. Others may deal with chronic halitosis. No matter where you fall on the bad […]
Prioritizing Dental Care Can Save You Money
I often see new patients who require a great deal of dental work. Either they’ve put off addressing their dental issues, or are so overwhelmed they don’t know where to start. Over time, these issues become worse and the cost to fix them even higher, which often results in more delays in treatment and even […]
Dental Care and Pregnancy: Ways to Maintain Your Beautiful Smile
Pregnancy is a memorable time for future parents, especially women. During this time, your body goes through drastic changes, such as fluctuating hormone levels. These changes can affect your oral health, so it’s important to schedule regular checkups with our dentist in Brandon. Learn more about dental issues during pregnancy and what you can do […]
Do I Have Cavities?
Does my cavity need to be filled? I see a number of patients who come to our practice after being told by another dentist that they have cavities. They don’t trust the diagnosis and are looking for a second opinion. While rarely do I see dentists misdiagnose a cavity, their treatment approach may differ from […]
Keep your teeth until you’re 100!
My ultimate goal as a dentist is to help patients keep their natural teeth until they’re 100 – and avoid getting dentures. While many of my older patients believe that dentures are a necessary evil, this just isn’t true! Your natural teeth can outlive you with proper dental care. The key is to take care […]
