My Blog - General and Cosmetic Dentist

Julianne Hough Shares a Video - and a Song - After Wisdom Teeth Come Out
posted: Nov. 20, 2017.

Once upon a time, celebrities tried hard to maintain the appearance of red-carpet glamour at all times. That meant keeping the more mundane aspects of their lives out of Read more
Office Fluoride Treatments Can Add Extra Protection to Your Child's Teeth
posted: Nov. 12, 2017.

Your family uses fluoride toothpaste and your drinking water is fluoridated too. So with the fluoride your child already takes in, is it really necessary for topical fluoride treatments Read more
Bad Breath in Children
posted: Oct. 28, 2017.

Even the sweetest children don’t always have sweet-smelling breath. If your child has persistent bad breath, it may be for one of the following reasons: POOR ORAL HYGIENE HABITS. Bad Read more
Your New Implants Need Proper Hygiene Just as Much as your Other Teeth
posted: Oct. 13, 2017.

So, you’ve just acquired an attractive restoration with dental implants. You may be thinking at least with these teeth you won’t have to worry about dental disease. Think again. While Read more
Charlize Theron Back in Action After Dental Surgery
posted: Sep. 28, 2017.

When they’re introducing a new movie, actors often take a moment to pay tribute to the people who helped make it happen — like, you know, their dentists. At Read more
Think You Have Sleep Apnea? Find Out for Sure to Get the Right Treatment
posted: Sep. 13, 2017.

Fatigue, irritability and family complaints about snoring — all tell-tale signs you may have sleep apnea. There’s more to this condition than being grouchy the next day — the Read more
Giancarlo Stanton Gets Major-League Mouth Protection
posted: Aug. 29, 2017.

For major-league slugger Giancarlo Stanton, 2014 was a record-breaking year. After the baseball season ended, he signed a 13-year, $325 million contract with the Miami Marlins — the biggest Read more
5 Things you can do to Improve Your Child's Future Dental Health
posted: Aug. 14, 2017.

A child's formative years have an immense impact on their physical, mental and emotional well-being. As a parent you want them to have every advantage possible. That should include a Read more
(Don't) Break It Like Beckham
posted: Aug. 06, 2017.

During his former career as a professional footballer (that's a soccer star to U.S. sports fans) David Beckham was known for his skill at “bending” a soccer ball. His Read more
Gum Infection Around Tooth Roots Calls for Immediate Action
posted: Jul. 22, 2017.

Many people learn they have periodontal (gum) disease after noticing gum swelling, soreness or bleeding. But what you can see or feel may be only the tip of the Read more
Dr. Travis Stork: Don't Ignore Bleeding Gums
posted: Jul. 07, 2017.

Are bleeding gums something you should be concerned about? Dear Doctor magazine recently posed that question to Dr. Travis Stork, an emergency room physician and host of the syndicated Read more
Teens with Missing Teeth may need a Temporary Fix Until They're Older
posted: Jun. 22, 2017.

Dental implants are widely considered by both dentists and patients as the premier choice for replacing missing teeth. Unfortunately, implants aren’t the appropriate choice for teenagers with missing teeth. That’s Read more
Eden Sher and the Lost Retainer
posted: Jun. 07, 2017.

Fans of the primetime TV show The Middle were delighted to see that high school senior Sue, played by Eden Sher, finally got her braces off at the start Read more
We can Rid You of that Lump in Your Mouth you Keep Biting
posted: May 23, 2017.

Biting the inside of your cheek is high on the list of minor but painfully irritating occurrences like paper cuts or tongue scalding from hot coffee. A mouth bite, Read more
Nancy O'Dell on Making Oral Hygiene Fun for Kids
posted: May 08, 2017.

When Entertainment Tonight host Nancy O’Dell set out to teach her young daughter Ashby how to brush her teeth, she knew the surest path to success would be to Read more
Facial Nerve Pain can be Managed with Effective Treatment
posted: Apr. 30, 2017.

Life would be harrowing if we had no ability to feel pain. Although experiencing it is unpleasant, pain's purpose is to alert us to something wrong in our body. Read more