With the coming Memorial Day weekend, many Americans will be honoring those who bravely served to protect our freedom with gatherings that include food and beverages. Before you pop that top, here’s some “food for thought!” Studies have shown that diet colas can cause just as much harm to teeth… Read More…

These days, Americans are more aware of keeping bacteria at bay by regular hand-washing and proper food handling. Yet, little publicity has been devoted to the harmful bacterial presence in dentures and partials. The material that holds the replacement teeth of dentures and partials is porous, meaning that bacteria can… Read More…

While many pregnant women become more health conscious during pregnancy, moms-to-be should also be extra attentive to their oral health. Research has shown that oral decay and the bacteria of periodontal disease can lead to pre-term labor.  Additionally, many OB/Gyn doctors now caution their pregnant patients that poor oral health… Read More…

If you are an arthritis sufferer, you are twice as likely to develop periodontal (gum) disease. Gum disease is the country’s number one cause of tooth loss and has been linked to serious health problems. These include coronary artery disease, stroke, diabetes, and memory loss. Findings published by the Journal… Read More…

Occasionally, we are able to offer special savings on particular treatments, often because our suppliers have arranged a reduced rate on whitening systems, dental implant components, etc. Rather than let the practice ‘pocket the savings,’ we prefer to pass these savings on to our patients. We have recently been able… Read More…

If someone special in your life has a ‘gummy smile,’ you probably have noticed they tend to hold back on a really full smile. They may put their hand in front of their mouth when smiling or look down when laughing. In photos, they tend to resist a full smile…. Read More…

In my dental practice, an ever-increasing number of adults opt for a dental implant or implants over other tooth replacement options. Although some patients are familiar with the advantages of an implant vs. other options, I always present all their choices and explain the advantages and disadvantages of each. While… Read More…

Here are just a few of the comments we’ve heard after patients have had smile enhancements: “I feel so much better about how I look now!” “This is the best thing I’ve ever done! It’s taken years off my appearance!” “I never knew what a boost in confidence this would… Read More…

Periodontal disease is a bacterial infection and inflammation of the gums that causes loss of the bone that support teeth.  Inflammation is the body’s natural response to injury and infection. However, chronic inflammation creates an over-production of immune cells that actually damage, rather than repair. Rampant inflammation can lead to… Read More…

There are few things that add so much to your life than a healthy, appealing smile. Not only does the health of your mouth impact your overall health, having a great smile tends to boost self-confidence, self-esteem and causes people to smile more often, projecting a positive and upbeat individual…. Read More…