What to Do When Your Child Loses Their Teeth: the transition from baby teeth to permanent dentition October 2, 2019 Losing their first set of teeth is a huge milestone for your kiddos! Of course, as with any big life event, it comes with a lot of questions. When will they [...]
How Your Airway affects your Oral Health August 29, 2019 Photo by Valeriia Bugaiova on Unsplash Do you have an airway problem? It’s not always a simple question! Signs that you might have an airway problem (where your breathing is suboptimal due to any number of factors) include: Regular breathing [...]
Oral Surgery is in the House!! July 23, 2019 In our never-ending quest to make optimal oral health accessible to our patients, we have recently partnered with Dr. Samer Elbatanouny to bring him on site at least one day a month. We are SO excited to say we can now help many [...]
Invisalign vs SureSmile vs Direct Mail vs Traditional Braces... What is right for me??. June 17, 2019 It seems like every day a new company promising you straight, beautiful teeth for less money and less time pops up. How do you sort through the myriad options to get the best quality for [...]
3 Reasons to Get Your Dental Work Done Before You Retire May 29, 2019 Photo by Harli Marten on Unsplash For those of you nearing retirement (and eagerly awaiting it) - congratulations! When you’re this close to that kind of unstructured time, it might seem perfectly reasonable to put some [...]
Dental Onlays - An Alternative to Crowns? April 15, 2019 What is an Onlay? An onlay is an indirect restoration - meaning it’s made completely outside of the mouth, custom fit to the area it’s replacing. This differentiates it from fillings, or direct restorations (built up inside the mouth using composite). [...]
Where can I find fluoride? March 4, 2019 Photo by S&B Vonlanthen on Unsplash We’ve tackled the debate on fluoride before, and it’s no surprise which side we are on. Our recommendation - and the American Dental Association’s - hasn’t changed; regular fluoride exposure is crucial to strengthening tooth enamel, preventing [...]
What is Periodontal Osseous Surgery and How Can it Help? January 28, 2019 Have we mentioned how excited we are to have Dr. Jennifer Shango on site a couple of days a month? Well, we are even more stoked that she is adding days to her schedule starting in June! All that [...]
86 Years Strong Dec 5, 2018 This time of year, especially as we prepare to move into our 87th year of business (!!) always gets us reflecting on how fortunate we are. Wonderful patients, dedicated and talented staff, a rich tradition of compassionate dentistry. And so much to look forward to! Come [...]
Activated Charcoal and Your Teeth - The Uses, Benefits and Risks November 13, 2018 Photo by Adrien Olichon on Unsplash The use of activated charcoal in health and wellness is certainly not new. As early as 1500 B.C. Egyptians were using it for intestinal ailments, and in 400 B.C. Hindus [...]
