My Blog - General and Cosmetic Dentist

Professional Cleanings Help you Maintain Healthy Teeth and Gums

posted: Feb. 26, 2019.

Every good oral hygiene regimen has two parts — the part you do (brushing and flossing) and the part we do (professional cleanings and checkups). But what’s involved with “professional Read more

Erosion and Other Problems may be Signs of Bulimia

posted: Feb. 16, 2019.

The mouth isn’t an island unto itself — problems there may be indicative of deeper physical or emotional issues. Â The condition of a family member’s teeth and gums, for Read more

Your Toothache is Telling you Something's Wrong in Your Mouth

posted: Feb. 06, 2019.

A toothache might mean you have tooth decay—or maybe not. It could also be a sign of other problems that will take a dental exam to uncover. But we Read more

Margot Robbie Knows: A Great Smile Is Worth Protecting

posted: Jan. 27, 2019.

On the big screen, Australian-born actress Margot Robbie may be best known for playing devil-may-care anti-heroes—like Suicide Squad member Harley Quinn and notorious figure skater Tonya Harding. But recently, Read more

Want to Keep Enjoying Winter Sports? Wear a Mouthguard!

posted: Jan. 17, 2019.

What's your favorite winter sport? For some, it's all about swooshing down a snowy trail on skis, a board, or a sled. For others, the main attraction is skating Read more

Teeth Grinding Could be Causing Your Teeth to be Loose

posted: Jan. 07, 2019.

There are a lot of reasons (including a blow to the mouth) why one of your permanent teeth might become loose. The most common: advanced periodontal (gum) disease that Read more

Don't give up on Flossing!

posted: Dec. 28, 2018.

A couple of years ago the Associated Press published an article claiming the health benefits of flossing remained unproven. The article cited a number of studies that seemed to Read more

Life Is Sometimes a Grind for Brooke Shields

posted: Dec. 18, 2018.

Ever since childhood, when her career as a model and actress took off, Brooke Shields has enjoyed worldwide recognition — through advertisements for designer jeans, appearances on The Muppet Read more

Implant-Supported Dentures Provide Better Fit and may Stop Bone Loss

posted: Dec. 08, 2018.

Your dentures have served you well over the years. Lately, though, you’ve noticed the fit loosening in the lower denture. It’s not a new problem: you’ve had them refitted Read more

Teens with Missing Teeth may need a Temporary Fix Until They're Older

posted: Nov. 28, 2018.

Dental implants are widely considered by both dentists and patients as the premier choice for replacing missing teeth. Unfortunately, implants aren’t the appropriate choice for teenagers with missing teeth. That’s Read more

Implant Placement in the 'Smile Zone' Requires Extra Attention

posted: Nov. 18, 2018.

Dental implants are popular with both patients and dentists for their durability and likeness to natural teeth. That natural look, though, can be difficult to attain, especially in what’s Read more

Tom Hanks' Abscessed Tooth Gets Cast Away

posted: Nov. 08, 2018.

Did you see the move Cast Away starring Tom Hanks? If so, you probably remember the scene where Hanks, stranded on a remote island, knocks out his own abscessed Read more

Not a Fan of Using CPAP for Your Sleep Apnea? Consider an Oral Appliance

posted: Oct. 29, 2018.

Do you wake up in the morning still feeling tired? Are you drowsy, irritable or have difficulty concentrating? And is your snoring habit a running joke around your household? If Read more

Cemented or Screwed: Which Implant Crown Attachment is Best for You?

posted: Oct. 19, 2018.

In the realm of restorative dentistry, dental implants are king. A dental implant can replace a tooth with a permanent, life-like restoration with a solid reputation for durability. Implants are Read more

Disease Detection - Saliva's New Role

posted: Oct. 09, 2018.

For over a century now, health providers have depended on blood and urine samples to diagnose many forms of disease. Very soon, though, we may routinely use a different Read more

How Big Bang Theory Actress Mayim Bialik Gets Her Kids to Floss

posted: Sep. 29, 2018.

How many actresses have portrayed a neuroscientist on a wildly successful TV comedy while actually holding an advanced degree in neuroscience? As far as we know, exactly one: Mayim Read more

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