Silver Fillings and MERCURY?!
There has been a great deal of controversy in many areas of dentistry over the years, but none has attracted the kind of attention and altered the way dentistry …
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I Have a CAVITY?!?!
The words every person hates to hear most during a routine dental checkup are “You have a cavity.” Thoughts of the discomfort of the procedure, the cost associated, and …
Invisible Braces
A trip to the dentist often includes a cleaning and a quick check by the dentist, but far too often there are more unexpected problems that arise including fillings, …
Crown Lengthening and Why it’s Necessary
What is crown lengthening, and why is it necessary before some crowns and fillings, where others do not require such a procedure? To answer this question, we must first …
Missing a Front Tooth?
I want this post to be just as informative for my patients as it is my fellow dentists. I will try to keep this readable for both groups but …
ATTAINING THE “HOLLYWOOD SMILE,” THE TRUTH ABOUT VENEERS
Many patients pursue treatment to attain what they consider the “Hollywood Smile.” They pay thousands of dollars for braces, tooth whitening, and esthetic fillings. However, most (if not all) …
Whiter Teeth
Ask any patient what they would like to improve about their smile, and somewhere in the answer is whiter teeth. Everyone notices the perfect white smiles of the actors …