Once you’ve had your teeth whitened, along with admiring your revitalized smile, you may be thinking, “Wait, how do I keep my teeth white?” While teeth are naturally porous and yellow over time, there is a variety of things you can do to maintain your bright white smile. Some of these steps will include keeping […]
Practicing Dentistry As It Should Be
Do you remember when your family physician would visit your home with his or her little black bag, stethoscope around the neck, visiting in the late hours of the night to take care of you? A families doctor used to be a family friend, not just a doctor. The doc would know your kids’ names […]
Dental Insurance? The truth that most don’t explain.
Insurance? Absolutely, we take it. We just don’t allow your insurance to dictate your diagnosis and treatment. I hear too many friends and others around town express that they feel they’re getting the dental runaround- their questions aren’t answered, they’re pushed through so fast they wonder what’s going on, and they don’t even see the […]
5 Things Your Dentist Wishes You Took More Seriously
While you may only think about dental health every six months at your cleaning, your dentist thinks about dental health all day long! Here are 5 things we wish our patients took more seriously. 1. INVEST TIME IN LEARNING ABOUT YOUR DENTAL COVERAGE We get it — researching your dental insurance plan isn’t at the […]
Are You Grinding Your Teeth Away?
Do you think your teeth are shorter than they used to be? Do you occasionally notice sharp edges and ask your dentist to “smooth them off”? Do your front teeth look flat across? Do you have sore jaw muscles, or joints, or frequent headaches? Do you notice gum recession and sensitive roots or sore teeth? […]
The Value of a Smile
What is the true value of a smile? Just how important is it to be able to smile with confidence, to be proud of your smile? I have come to realize that a smile is very important indeed. Years of pain and embarrassment in the expressions of people who are unhappy or even ashamed […]
