Well, the good news is you’re not alone. Most people have trouble with flossing, So I’d like to offer a few suggestions that I’ve found over the years may help. If you don’t know how to floss properly, then yes, you can hurt yourself and traumatize your gums. Call and stop by or ask the…
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Whiter Teeth for Life
Happy New Year! As we welcome the new year I want to make it something special…for you! Because many of our patients have expressed an interest in having a whiter, brighter smile, I am announcing a new program in our office that will keep your smile whiter for life. That’s right…FOR LIFE! It is called…
"Give Back a Smile" Program Helps Survivors of Domestic and Sexual Abuse
I am proud to be participating in the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry Charitable Foundation’s (AACDCF) Give Back a Smile (GBAS) program geared to helping heal the effects of domestic violence endured by more than five million individuals each year in the U.S. and Canada. I am one of many volunteer dentists involved with GBAS,…
Bleachorexia: When to Call it Quits on Teeth Whitening
Bleachorexia, or as I like to call it, bleachomania, is what occurs when someone over-whitens their teeth. I liken it to body dysmorphic disorder (BDD), often but not limited to teenagers, where one is continually finding fault with their appearance. While most of us would like to have a brighter, whiter smile, especially around the…
Porcelain Veneers - The Best Thing I Ever Did!
I was thinking about this the other day and one of the best things I ever did (for myself that is) was to get porcelain veneers. My teeth were healthy, but discolored, retroclined (angled inward), worn down from grinding and had spaces between them. I already had orthodontic treatment to correct some of the spacing,…
Do Dental Services Come With a Warranty?
You may be surprised…most of ours do. Occasionally people ask me half-jokingly if I offer a warranty on the dental work we perform. Obviously they weren’t aware that I actually do offer a limited warranty on all dental services we provide. After all…why wouldn’t I? You deserve it and I’m proud of the work my…
Getting Numb at the Dentist with OraVerse
The Best of Both Worlds My motto has always been: “You can never be too numb”; certainly true if you are having extensive dental treatment done. But one of the things people hate most about the dental office is being numb. What to do? Now we have OraVerse, a drug that has been used safely…
Afraid of the Dentist? – Part 2
In my earlier blog I outlined some of the reasons why people seem to be afraid of the dentist. Now it’s time to discuss what to do about it! Here are some strategies for coping with fear of the dentist that you may want to try. Some of these techniques can even be applied to…
Afraid of the Dentist? Part One
Recently an article appeared in the advice column of my local paper relating to fear of the dentist, a very common problem. In fact it is estimated that there are 80 million dental “phobics” in this country! Coupled with the fact that only about 40% of the people in the U.S. see a dentist on…
