Pain – Okay, we know you’re going to say this one is silly and everyone would come in when something hurts, but that’s not always the case.  Mind bending, tear-inducing pain is a no-brainer and most people do manage to find a dentist then, but don’t forget the nagging “only… Read More…

We’re all busy today and while we know our teeth are important, do we all make the time we need to care for our mouths? While you may be one of the few, it’s not surprising many of us have a tough time squeezing it all in, so here are… Read More…

How can you be at the spa instead of the Dentist office? Which would you choose?       OR                       How about getting a crown in one appointment instead of two? Crowns (sometimes called “caps”) are one of the… Read More…

Ok, so first let’s hope I’ve learned more than seven things in 20 years of practice, but let’s take it slow. When the flossing industry tells you they sell 12 inches of floss per adult each year in the US, is it because people are recycling their floss?  Hmmmmm, maybe… Read More…

Did you know that blood pressure medication is one of the most common prescriptions in North America today?  Did you know these medications can cause dry mouth and tooth decay? Take a look at just a few of the drugs available: Lisinopril, amlodipine, losartan, nebivolol, bystolic, metoprolol, olmesartan, hydrochlorothiazide, Benicar,… Read More…

Here is a great example of how easy a dental implant can be these days.  In addition to today’s post, you can also read more about dental implants here. The Problem Joe already has implants for his molars, but we noticed a problem with the premolar in front of the… Read More…

What is the difference between a “night guard” and an “orthotic”? Who can resist these illusions?                    Is it a bunny or a duck?                              Old lady or young woman?… Read More…

Without question, the clear answer is ‘No.’ More often than not, there are simple changes a person can make with their teeth to improve their smile.  In the most common case, we do laser or take-home whitening. Here is a case we just finished. For this patient, she had just… Read More…

We all love to eat, but are there certain foods that are better for your oral health than others? Sure there are! For instance, we all know that sugar and acidic foods are not good for our teeth, but are there things that are? You bet your bottom dollar there… Read More…

When it comes to your teeth, there is nothing better than the original. While there are plenty of restorations available to help if you lose a tooth, saving your existing teeth is always the better option. Fortunately, if your teeth have been damaged, a root canal can help to save… Read More…