You want to hurt a dentist’s heart?  Just say something like that.  We actually hear statements like this all of the time.  We don’t hear them in the office, though.  We hear them in casual conversation when someone asks where we work.  It’s strange how the phrase, “I’m a dentist” can turn happy hour into a confessional in no time[…]

With so many teeth whitening products available on the market today, it can get a little confusing.  How do you know which one to choose?  Will over-the-counter whiteners work as well as the stuff from the dentist?  There are a few important differences between OTC products and professional teeth whiteners. Active Ingredients There is only one family of chemicals proven[…]

Kids are pretty accident-prone.  From taking their first little baby steps to leaning to ride a bicycle to playing sports, they have a high risk of injuring themselves.  Often these injuries affect the face, mouth, and teeth. As the parent, your job is not to panic, but to know what to do and calm your child while you do it. […]

Do you want to improve your smile but are not sure how to do it?  Many people consider both of these very popular cosmetic dentistry options.  It is important to understand two very substantial differences in order to decide which will be best for you. Cost There is no question that teeth whitening is far less expensive than porcelain veneers. […]

Receding gums used to be accepted as a fact of life.  That’s where the phrase “getting long in the tooth” came from.  Aging meant receding gums, so the teeth appeared “longer”.  We now know that gum recession is not simply a fact of life.  We can prevent it, and we can repair it! What Causes Gum Recession? There are several[…]