My Blog - General and Cosmetic Dentist

Sofia Vergara: 'Obsessed' With Oral Hygiene
posted: Nov. 19, 2018.

A woman as gorgeous and funny as Sofia Vergara surely planned to be a model and actress from the get-go, right? Wrong! Sofia’s first career choice actually was to Read more
The Connection Between GERD and Oral Health
posted: Nov. 09, 2018.

Not coincidentally, GERD Awareness Week overlaps with the Thanksgiving holiday. Many people get acid indigestion from time to time, especially during this month of major feasting, but if you Read more
You can Still have Implants with Diabetes - if you have it under Control
posted: Oct. 30, 2018.

If you're one of the more than 26 million people in the U.S. with diabetes, you know first hand how the disease impacts your life. That includes your dental Read more
Try the Conservative Path to Jaw Pain Relief First
posted: Oct. 20, 2018.

If you have chronic jaw pain, you know how difficult eating, speaking or even smiling can be. Many sufferers will do anything to gain relief, even surgery. But before Read more
Steely Dan Founder's Death Highlights Importance of Early Cancer Detection
posted: Oct. 10, 2018.

Fans of the legendary rock band Steely Dan received some sad news a few months ago: Co-founder Walter Becker died unexpectedly at the age of 67. The cause of Read more
3 Surprising Sugar Sources Your Baby Might be Consuming
posted: Sep. 30, 2018.

Tooth decay is an ever present danger for your baby’s developing teeth. It begins with disease-causing bacteria feasting on leftover sugar, producing high levels of oral acid that slowly Read more
Keep Up Good Dental Habits in College to Protect Your Teeth and Gums
posted: Sep. 20, 2018.

Starting college is one of life’s biggest transition moments, the first time many young people can truly say they’re on their own. Their freshman year can be both exhilarating Read more
A Low Sugar, High Fiber Diet will Help Keep Your Teeth and Gums Healthy
posted: Sep. 10, 2018.

If you’re brushing and flossing daily, as well as seeing your dentist at least every six months, you’re doing the top things needed to maintain your dental health. But Read more
Game, Set, Match: Milos Raonic Says A Mouthguard Helps Him Win
posted: Aug. 31, 2018.

When you’re among the top players in your field, you need every advantage to help you stay competitive: Not just the best equipment, but anything else that relieves pain Read more
Sleep Apnea Might be Robbing you of More than a Good Night's Sleep
posted: Aug. 21, 2018.

Fatigue, a “foggy” mind, and irritability are all signs you’re not getting enough sleep—and neither might your sleeping partner from your continuous snoring. You might have a common form Read more
Advances in Dental Health that may be Waiting for us Just around the Corner
posted: Aug. 11, 2018.

Today’s dental care has advanced leaps and bound over the last century. But these advances are tiny steps compared to what many believe may be coming in the next Read more
We'll Help You Maintain Your Oral Health After Gum Disease
posted: Aug. 01, 2018.

It’s been a long road back to oral health for you after periodontal (gum) disease. But after several plaque removal sessions and perhaps even surgical procedures to address deep Read more
Dental Injury Is Just a Temporary Setback for Basketball Star Kevin Love
posted: Jul. 22, 2018.

The March 27th game started off pretty well for NBA star Kevin Love. His team, the Cleveland Cavaliers, were coming off a 5-game winning streak as they faced the Read more
Lip or Palate Clefts can be Effectively Repaired
posted: Jul. 12, 2018.

About one American baby in 700 is born with some form of lip or palate cleft—and the percentage is even higher in other parts of the world. At one Read more
Saving a Diseased Primary Tooth Could Mean Better Oral Health Later in Life
posted: Jul. 01, 2018.

It’s often best health-wise to preserve even the most troubled tooth—including a child’s primary (“baby”) tooth. If that sounds like too much effort for a tooth that lasts only Read more
A Partial Denture Can Restore a Smile Marred by a Few Missing Teeth
posted: Jun. 21, 2018.

Dentures in one form or another have been around for centuries. Although dental implants have earned a well-deserved prominence of late, the denture still remains a viable tooth replacement Read more