Smiles Form Our First Impressions Your smile has a power to it. Never underestimate the power of a smile. It isn’t just the first thing people notice about you. It’s the first *impression* they have of you. And as we all know, you never get a second chance to make a first impression. According to […]
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If You Want to Use Charcoal to Get a Whiter Smile, Don’t. Almost every day I’m asked by one of my patients how to get a bright white smile, and they usually bring up something they saw on the internet. (This link for example.) While the internet has some good information on the topic, it’s
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I love to talk about the benefits of dental implants – as you may know, I have four implants. In my opinion, they’re simply the best way to replace a missing tooth — because they’re attached to the jawbone, they look and function just like a natural tooth. But when talking to patients about getting
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When most of us go through our teenage years, we often hear that we need to get our wisdom teeth removed. In fact, wisdom tooth removal is one of my most frequent questions, so I thought I’d try to address some of those questions involving this procedure here: Is it necessary to have wisdom teeth
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Summertime is almost here, and you know what that means – road trips with the family! This summer, you and your family will experience new things, explore new places, try new foods, and you’re going to have a great time! Until somebody has a dental emergency. What’s a dental emergency? It’s when something unexpected —
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Did you know that April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month? I’m guessing you probably didn’t. After all, April is a busy month. There is April Fool’s Day. There is Easter, and Baseball has just started. Hockey playoffs are also underway. In addition, April is the official month of over 30 issues! (If you don’t believe
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Are you confident when you smile……. I enjoy interacting with my patients and treating them like family. I appreciate the trust my patients show to me and my staff. I like showing my patients how they can live a more happy and fulfilling life with a healthy mouth. And I LOVE working on a challenging
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Every time you walk down the toothpaste aisle of your store, you’ll see that there are a LOT of toothpaste options out there. There’s toothpaste that will whiten your teeth. There are toothpastes for sensitive teeth. There are toothpastes with fluoride. There are toothpastes that taste like bubble-gum. There are toothpastes that have hydrogen peroxide.
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One question I often get asked is: “What is the best toothbrush for cleaning teeth? Which toothbrush is best: manual or electric?” My short answer is always Electric. Comparing 30,000 brush strokes per minute to 200 doesn’t even make it a competition. But there’s more to it than that. Brushing twice a day is essential
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Those who know me, know that I’m passionate about my health, my family’s health, and my patients health. You see, I don’t just want everyone to have a healthy mouth, I also want them to lead healthy lives. It’s part of my personal philosophy. I keep myself and my family healthy through our diet and
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Imagine this: you’re enjoying a delicious meal, savoring the flavors, and suddenly feel a weird lump in your cheek. Panic sets in – could it
