My Blog - General and Cosmetic Dentist

Medication Can Lead To Xerostomia in Women
posted: Jul. 20, 2021.

Xerostomia, otherwise known as dry mouth, can be a side effect of many common medications. Drugs used for blood pressure, birth control, antidepressants, or cancer treatments may cause the dry Read more
Teeth Whitening and Your Smile
posted: Jul. 13, 2021.

The best type of whitening for your smile depends on what you are hoping to accomplish. Whitening Toothpastes This is certainly the easiest method of whitening, but will brushing alone produce your Read more
A Routine Dental Procedure Saves This MLB Standout's Broken Tooth
posted: Jul. 12, 2021.

During this year's baseball spring training, Minnesota Twins center fielder Byron Buxton got into a row with a steak dinner—and the beefsteak got the better of it. During his Read more
Summer Dental Health? Get into the Swim of It!
posted: Jul. 06, 2021.

On a sizzling hot day, there’s not much that makes us happier than heading to the water for a quick swim, some gentle laps, or even a rousing game of Read more
Never Use This Numbing Agent to Relieve Teething Pain in Young Children
posted: Jul. 02, 2021.

Parents will do just about anything to relieve their children's discomfort when they're in pain. When a toddler is suffering through a teething episode, it's tempting to turn to Read more
Happy Fourth of July
posted: Jun. 29, 2021.

Every year, Americans all over the world celebrate the birth of the country and its independence on the Fourth of July. There are countless ways that people celebrate and they Read more
Treatment Options for TMD
posted: Jun. 22, 2021.

Temporomandibular dysfunction (TMD) refers to a diverse range of disorders that relate to muscular function in the jaw and face — the temporomandibular joint (TMJ). That could mean difficulty opening Read more
Gum Recession Can Harm Your Oral Health and Your Smile
posted: Jun. 22, 2021.

Your gums don't just attractively frame your teeth—they protect them as well. If they shrink back (recede) from their normal covering, portions of the teeth could become exposed to Read more
The Hazards of Smokeless Tobacco
posted: Jun. 15, 2021.

Many smokers believe that chewing tobacco is a safer alternative to smoking cigarettes. This simply isn't the case! In fact, smokeless tobacco can cause serious health concerns. Smokeless tobacco comes in Read more
Don't Be Wary of a Root Canal - Here's How It Could Save Your Tooth
posted: Jun. 12, 2021.

Here's the bad news: One of your teeth has tooth decay. But here's even worse news: The decay has entered the pulp and root canals in the heart of Read more
As Antetokounmpo Knows, Even an NBA Star Can Be Sidelined by a Toothache
posted: Jun. 02, 2021.

The NBA's reigning MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo may seem unstoppable, but he proved no match for a troubled tooth. Antetokounmpo, the self-proclaimed “Greek Freak,” missed one of the final three Read more
Here are a Few Options for Managing Dental Treatment Costs
posted: May 23, 2021.

In an ideal world, your family's dental needs would mesh seamlessly with the family budget. Alas, it's not always that way, and it can often be a head scratcher Read more
Saving a Diseased Tooth Rather Than Replacing It Could Be the Better Option
posted: May 13, 2021.

"Debit or credit?" "Buy or rent?" "Paper or plastic?" Decisions, decisions. It's great to have more than one good option, but it can also provoke a lot of thought Read more
Treating Tooth Sensitivity Depends on Its Cause
posted: May 03, 2021.

A scoop of ice cream is one of life's little pleasures. But for one in three Americans, it could be something altogether different—an excruciating pain when cold ice cream meets Read more
Porcelain Veneers Transform Real Housewives Star's Smile Spoiled by Teeth Grinding
posted: Apr. 23, 2021.

Dorit Kemsley isn't shy. Best known to fans as an outspoken and sometimes outrageous cast member of the reality show Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, Kemsley is never reticent Read more
Knowing How the Mouth and Face Grow Can Improve Bite Treatment
posted: Apr. 13, 2021.

Correcting a bite problem involves more than applying braces. Orthodontists must consider a wide range of factors, including the type of bite problem involved, complications like impacted or missing Read more