My Blog - General and Cosmetic Dentist

What You Should do About This Bizarre Drug Side Effect

posted: May 17, 2019.

Drugs play an indispensable role in treating disease. For example, life without antibiotics would be much more precarious—common infections we think nothing of now would suddenly become life-threatening. But even Read more

Bone Loss Could be the Reason for Your Loose Dentures

posted: May 07, 2019.

When you first received your removable dentures the fit was firm and comfortable. Lately, though, they’ve become loose, making it difficult to eat or speak without slippage. The problem may Read more

Pop Star Demi Lovato Pops Out Jay Glazer's Tooth

posted: Apr. 27, 2019.

Singer and actor Demi Lovato has a new claim to fame: formidable martial artist. When she is not in the recording studio, on stage or in front of the Read more

Local Anesthesia is a Key Part of Pain-Free Dental Work

posted: Apr. 17, 2019.

We can easily take for granted the comfort we now experience when we undergo dental work. For much of human history that hasn't been the case. Local anesthesia has been Read more

The 3 Top Ingredients That Make Your Toothpaste a Super Plaque Buster

posted: Apr. 07, 2019.

Human beings have known for millennia the importance of keeping teeth clean. Although we've only come to more fully understand dental plaque's role in dental disease in the last Read more

Why the Ointment You're Using Could be Making Your Facial Rash Worse

posted: Mar. 29, 2019.

The red, scaly rash suddenly appearing on your face doesn’t cause you much physical discomfort, but it’s still embarrassing. And to make matters worse treating it as you would Read more

Fifth Harmony's Camila Cabello Chips a Tooth, but Concert Still "Worth It"

posted: Mar. 18, 2019.

Everyone loves a concert where there's plenty of audience participation… until it starts to get out of hand.Â Recently, the platinum-selling band Fifth Harmony was playing to a packed house Read more

Chronic Biting Habits Can Lead to Loose Teeth

posted: Mar. 08, 2019.

Periodontal (gum) disease is the most likely cause of a loose, permanent tooth. This progressive infection causes damage to the gums and bone tissues that hold teeth in place, Read more

FAQs: Keeping Your Mouth Healthy After Gum Disease Treatment

posted: Feb. 26, 2019.

Surgical treatment for periodontal (gum) disease can go a long way toward restoring your mouth to good health; however, it does not change your susceptibility to the disease. That’s Read more

Know the Kind of Smile You Want Before Cosmetic Dental Treatment

posted: Feb. 16, 2019.

Before we discuss cosmetic options for transforming your smile, and before any preparations for treatment, there’s one question that needs to be answered: What do you want to be Read more

Beyonce Makes Flossing a Family Affair

posted: Feb. 06, 2019.

As is the case with most celebs today, Beyonce is no stranger to sharing on social media… but she really got our attention with a video she recently posted Read more

Dental Visits are Key to Detecting Early Developing Tooth Decay

posted: Jan. 27, 2019.

Tooth decay is as relentless as it is destructive, and it makes little distinction between age, gender, ethnicity or social status. Although risk levels vary from person to person, Read more

4 Reasons Why a Home Whitening Kit Might not be Right for You

posted: Jan. 17, 2019.

Do-it-yourself (DIY) whitening kits are a popular option for restoring a healthy shine to stained and dulled teeth. They're relatively safe and generally live up to their packaging claims. But Read more

The Laser Revolution is Changing the Dental Healthcare

posted: Jan. 07, 2019.

Lasers have transformed our everyday lives, especially in healthcare. These intense beams of light of a single wavelength have revolutionized all manner of diagnostics and treatments, from general surgery Read more

Kathy Bates Plays It Smart With Professional Teeth Whitening

posted: Dec. 28, 2018.

Academy Award-winning actress Kathy Bates knows how important it is to present your best face to the world — and one of the most important features of that face Read more

Practice Daily Oral Hygiene to Prevent Calcified Plaque Formation

posted: Dec. 18, 2018.

If you’ve ever heard your dentist or hygienist talk about “calculus,” they’re not referring to a higher branch of mathematics. The calculus on your teeth is something altogether different. Calculus, Read more