In dentistry, precision is everything. As a neuro-muscular dentist, I know just how true that is. Good oral health relies upon a delicate balance of upper teeth to lower teeth as well as the unity of teeth on both sides. What occurs when a tooth is lost and not replaced… Read More…
If you experience dizziness (also referred to as vertigo), this off-balance sensation can place you in an unsure frame of mind, not to mention put your safety at risk. The latin origin of the word ‘vertigo is “a whirling round.” Vertigo is observed in a number of diseases and causes… Read More…
While definitions of beauty vary, symmetry is a common component of how most assess a face as beautiful. A common standard used is a balanced eye alignment with both sides of the mouth, nose and cheeks mirroring one another. However, many beauty ‘experts’ agree that, regardless of meeting these standards,… Read More…
When someone smiles at you, friend or stranger, their smile seems to arouse a happy feeling. Not only does receiving a smile make us feel good, it sends a positive message about the person who smiled our way. Certainly, an attractive smile can significantly enhance one’s facial appearance. However, when… Read More…
At one time or another, we’ve all grabbed a grocery cart that had one wheel that dragged or wobbled. Pushing it can be so difficult that we often cede and find another cart that moves smoothly. When your teeth are out of alignment, you may not notice anything at first…. Read More…
“Sit up straight!” You may have had a parent or grandparent who reminded you, as a youth, to sit up straight. I did! As an adult, I realize this was their way of saying that slumping looks bad AND is bad for our health. When a person walks ’round shouldered’… Read More…
We all know that an appealing smile not only looks good, it creates a positive impression as well. An attractive smile relays a sense of having good health standards. And, because people who feel good about the appearance of their smile are more-frequent smilers, they are often perceived as being… Read More…
Christmas morning often brings bikes, skateboards, roller blades and balls & bats as gifts for both young and not-so-young! We can now add hover boards to the list. While these create fun and entertainment in our lives, as a dentist, I’ve seen a number of chipped, broken, cracked and knocked… Read More…
About 20% of people in braces are adults. Some of these adults had braces as adolescents or teens and their teeth have moved over time. Others never had braces and want to straighten crooked or crowded teeth to create a more pleasing smile. Some of these adults go into orthodontic… Read More…
When the gum tissue that arches a tooth exposes dark sections, what you’re seeing is actually the tooth’s root. This is generally caused by gum recession, which exposes sensitive roots to hot or cold food and beverages as well as tooth brushing. Even though you may not notice the exposed… Read More…
