Give Kids A Smile Day
Today, February 3rd, is national Give Kids A Smile Day. This is an American Dental Association nationally sponsored day to all less fortunate children to be able to access. Each year on the first Friday in February, thousands of the nation’s dentists and their dental team members provide free oral health care services to children… Read More
Bleaching: An Updated Technique
Teeth whitening is a procedure that’s intended to eliminate or significantly reduce the effects that coffee, cigarettes and other stain-forming agents can have on a person’s teeth. Teeth bleaching is the most popular and recognized treatment. A new bleaching technique has emerged called Deep Bleaching. The name is coined after the inventor, Rod Kurthy, a… Read More
DID YOU KNOW YOUR TOOTHPASTE CAN CAUSE SENSITIVITY
Happy New Year to all. I had several conversations with people over the holiday period about tooth hypersensitivity and did some looking into the problem, and found a very interesting fact about toothpaste and thought I would share it with you. Some patients may experience tooth sensitivity when using tartar-control toothpaste, but the good news… Read More
Neuromuscular Orthodontics Conference Attended
Several weeks ago I was involved in a continuing education seminar with Dr. Jay Gerber. The subject was Neuromuscular Orthodontics. This is continuation of the last 7-8 years of programs that I have attended so that we can deliver a service that allows for enhanced function and esthetics for each and every guest. Neuromuscular orthodontics… Read More
SPORTS RELATED TOOTH INJURIES: WHAT TO DO?
Professionally-made, properly fitted Custom Mouthguards are recommended for all contact and collision sports. We have advocated the use of a double laminated mouth-guard to prevent oral injury and probably reduce the possibility of a concussion. But in the advent that there is damage to your child’s tooth I have tried to put together a short… Read More
Cold Sores and Laser Therapy A Solution to a Painful Problem
This week we had a patient you was in for regular treatment who was concerned about the appointment due to start of a cold sore on her lower lip. I explained that the use of cold laser therapy would reduce the duration of the sore, greatly reduce the discomfort, and dry it out quickly. We… Read More
Porcelain Veneers
We have had quite a few inquiries recently on the subject of porcelain veneers. This is an approach to get a quick and effective remake of your smile. If teeth need lengthening, straightening or color change, veneers are a very effective way of accomplishing your goals to correct these concerns. Veneers can last 10-30 years.… Read More
