One dental condition offers more embarrassment than others. No matter what sort of situation you are in, you hope that you will be able to speak to those around you without causing them discomfort with the smell of your mouth. Bad breath is also referred to as halitosis. With a few tricks up your sleeve, […]
Major projects often come with directions and specific plans. If you have ever put together a piece of furniture from the store, you know how precise and exact all of the pieces are so that they fit together perfectly! In dental care, precision is the name of the game. We cannot expect to complete our […]
Gum disease is one of the most common infections in the United States affecting about 80% of the population at some point. While it might seem like the disease is unavoidable, there are definite ways to protect yourself from gum disease. We’ve put together a list of things that you can do on a daily […]
We know dental visits are important for a lot of reasons, but did you know that your next dental visit could save your life? When you sit down in our patient chair, we are looking at more than just your teeth. We also complete a screen for oral cancer. Like all forms of cancer, the […]
Having a quality smile has more benefits than you might realize. It’s about more than just looking good. Having a quality smile makes you feel better about yourself, which boosts your confidence. You might not realize how little you smile until you start looking at recent family photos. If you hide your teeth more than […]
Going to the dentist can be a stressful experience for some patients. These patients want something to help them calm down. We offer nitrous oxide gas and oral sedatives to these patients, which is great for some. However, what about the patients who prefer not to take a strong medication? What about patients who struggle […]
Becoming a new denture wearer is a very big deal! Your smile will be changed forever, and in a lot of ways, you are getting a new lease on smiling. Your old, worn-out teeth are gone, and now you have a chance to make the most of your new smile. There’s quite a bit to […]
Waking up with a headache or jaw pain isn’t what most people would call a good morning, yet some people deal with that pain every single day. Sometimes it occurs throughout the day. You might feel the same neck or jaw pain after eating a meal, driving to work, or after a long phone call. […]
People avoid the dental office for any number of reasons, but generally it all boils down to fear of one thing or another. Most of the time, it is fear of pain, but sometimes fear of embarrassment, fear of getting a lecture, or fear of the cost keep patients away. Today, we want to address […]
If there’s one thing we understand, it is having a busy schedule. We understand what it’s like to fight traffic and watch your gas tank empty when you have to drive all over the city for something. We try to eliminate those types of situations for our patients, which is one reason why we invested […]