From the monthly archives:

April 2011

Doris’ Story

April 29, 2011

For Doris, losing her teeth and getting dentures at age 52 had been an unhappy choice she confided in us.

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Sedation Dentistry for Peace of Mind in the Dental Chair

April 28, 2011

Are you scared of the dentist? Do you experience anxiety or fear just thinking about sitting down in a dental chair?

Dental fear is very common among Americans and it is the leading cause of why people avoid the dentist. Don’t be one of those people and let your oral, and overall, health deteriorate.

Sedation dentistry is used to help you achieve the peace of mind to make your dental appointments tolerable and much more comfortable.

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Longer Life Spans

April 27, 2011

People are living longer. The speed with which longevity gains are being made is higher than it has ever been and increasing. In my opinion, people will, at some point, often live to see 120 years. How soon? I don’t know. But with the total amount of science and data doubling every five years, I expect we’ll see a steady increase in man’s longevity. Research on aging continues as society demands it.

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A Conservative, Easy Way to Fix a Flawed Smile

April 26, 2011

Do you have a chipped, broken, or stained tooth? To fix this minor flaw, you don’t have to make an investment of your time, money, or smile.
A simple procedure like dental bonding is all you need to make your smile look new again without causing too much damage to your budget.
Dental bonding is a cosmetic [...]

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Porcelain Veneers for the Ultimate Smile

April 25, 2011

The television shows that demonstrated extreme smile makeovers changed the way many people think about dental care – and that is a good thing. For millions, it was the first time that they really understood the power of having a beautiful smile.

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Mary’s Story

April 22, 2011

Mary came to us more than a bit bedraggled. She wasn’t looking good at all. She wasn’t even dressing nicely. She wouldn’t smile to let us take pictures as part of our evaluation, which is a normal part of the process we use in diagnosing cases like hers.

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Make Better Lifestyle Choices for Better Oral-and Overall-Health

April 21, 2011

A recent study by a team of Boston University researchers has found that the majority of individuals with substance dependence problems report having poor oral health.

The researchers investigated the affects of different substances on oral health among a sample of substance-dependent individuals. Alcohol stimulant, opioid, and marijuana users were included. The subjects were asked to self-report their oral health status on a 5-point scale ranging from poor to excellent.

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Frustrations and Disappointments

April 20, 2011

We hear many patients express frustrations and disappointments to us. I’d like to address some of those hear.

A common one is: I’m so embarrassed about my teeth that I was almost ashamed to open up to let you see.

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Saliva Testing gives Quick, Easy, and Accurate Results

April 19, 2011

Your saliva is one of the most incredible substances in the human body. It lubricates your mouth to make eating and speaking possible, has enzymes to being breaking down food, re-strengthens your tooth enamel after you eat, and cleanses your mouth of food particles and bacteria.
What you may not know is that your saliva can [...]

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Caution: If Your Teeth Are Worn

April 18, 2011

For many people looking to correct excessively worn teeth, cosmetic dentistry can be a real bonanza… when it is done as part of a total plan that includes solving why you wore done your teeth in the first place!

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