With close to 30 years of experience as a dentist in Tampa, FL, there are conversations I have with patients all the time. Oftentimes, these conversations center around things you should do to achieve optimum oral health, like brushing and flossing daily and drinking plenty of water. My goal as a dentist is to help […]
Our Practice Philosophy | Getting you to 100 with all your Teeth
For years, I’ve had people ask me what defines our practice philosophy, and I wasn’t sure how to answer the question. There are many things we find important at our practice but pinning down an overall practice philosophy felt like a tall order. Today, I can confidently say that what defines our practice – and […]
Smile Makeover vs. Smile Enhancement – Which is Right for You?
When I see patients during their cosmetic dentistry consult, the first thing I do is put a picture of their smile up on the screen. Then I ask them for a punch list of the things they want to change. Almost always, the number one thing is the color of their teeth. However, to achieve […]
3 Ways we use Invisalign in our Cosmetic Dentist Office
My team and I recently attended a two-day course at the Align Technology office in Raleigh on how to incorporate Invisalign in the general and cosmetic dental office. The course, titled Catalyst, was taught by Dr. Corey Anolik and Dr. Christina Blacher, better known as the Queen of Invisalign. As a practice, we have invested […]
The Connection Between Your Dental Health and Mental Health
The connection between your dental health and mental health is not something that’s talked about often. Patients typically view their dental health as a separate entity and miss the connection between their dental health and overall physical health, as well as their mental wellbeing. According to research, the relationship between dental health and mental health […]
Best New Year’s Resolutions for Healthy Teeth
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 […]
How Dental Technology has Improved Our Patients’ Experience
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
