My Blog - General and Cosmetic Dentist

New Year, New Smile

posted: Dec. 08, 2018.

As December brings the old year to a close, it’s a great time to set goals for the year to come. This might include a major life change, such Read more

A Solution for Restoring Adequate Bone for Dental Implants

posted: Nov. 28, 2018.

Dental implants are considered the best tooth replacement option available. An implant replaces the root of a tooth and allows for the replacement of the crown via attachments or Read more

Dr. Travis Stork: If Only I'd Worn A Mouthguard!

posted: Nov. 18, 2018.

If we could go back in time, we all probably have a few things we wish we could change. Recently, Dr. Travis Stork, emergency room physician and host of Read more

Mouthguards Reduce Risk of Concussion as well as Dental Injuries

posted: Nov. 08, 2018.

Since boxers first began using them a century ago, athletic mouthguards are now standard safety equipment for most contact sports. Without them, dental injuries would skyrocket. But a recent study Read more

How to Help Your Kids Form Good Oral Hygiene Habits

posted: Oct. 29, 2018.

October is National Dental Hygiene Month. It comes as no surprise that good dental hygiene habits are best acquired early in life—and with good reason, as tooth decay is Read more

NSAIDs for Pain Management is Safe - if Used Properly

posted: Oct. 19, 2018.

Millions of Americans regularly use ibuprofen to manage minor pain and swelling. As with other fields in healthcare, the drug is a mainstay in dentistry especially for post-procedural discomfort. Read more

Even Celebrities Like Jennifer Lawrence Aren't Immune From Bad Breath!

posted: Oct. 09, 2018.

Exchanging passionate kisses with big-screen star Jennifer Lawrence might sound like a dream come true. But according to Liam Hemsworth, her Hunger Games co-star, it could also be a Read more

Not All Bacteria are Harmful to Oral Health

posted: Sep. 29, 2018.

Most people associate bacteria with disease and ill health. But the real story about the trillions of microscopic organisms now living in and on your body is a bit Read more

Don't Neglect Office Cleanings with Dental Implants

posted: Sep. 19, 2018.

Semi-annual office cleanings are important for keeping teeth healthy and disease-free. If you’ve replaced some of your teeth with dental implants, though, you may be thinking they don’t need Read more

Tell Your Dentist if You're Having a Shingles Outbreak

posted: Sep. 09, 2018.

Shingles is a painful viral infection that could potentially recur in sufferers for years. It causes painful skin rashes, general nerve pain, fever and fatigue. In extreme cases, it Read more

Any Time, Any Place: Cam Newton's Guide to Flossing

posted: Aug. 30, 2018.

When is the best time to floss your teeth: Morning? Bedtime? How about: whenever and wherever the moment feels right? For Cam Newton, award-winning NFL quarterback for the Carolina Panthers, Read more

Cleaning Your Oral Appliance Extends its Life and Ensures Good Health

posted: Aug. 20, 2018.

Oral appliances run the gamut from night guards and retainers to full or partial dentures. Millions of people depend on them for restoring or maintaining dental health. Today's user-friendly appliances Read more

4 Foods That May Help You Prevent Tooth Decay

posted: Aug. 10, 2018.

What you eat (and how often you eat it) is a major factor in the ongoing battle to prevent tooth decay. High levels of sugar or similar carbohydrates in your Read more

What Athletes Have to Tell Us About Oral Health

posted: Jul. 31, 2018.

Considering all the intensive conditioning, practice and training they do, most people would expect elite athletes to be… well… healthy. And that’s generally true — except when it comes Read more

Baseball's Francisco Lindor Shines as "Mr. Smile"

posted: Jul. 21, 2018.

At the first-ever Players Weekend in August 2017, Major League Baseball players wore jerseys with their nicknames on the back. One player — Cleveland Indians shortstop, Francisco Lindor — Read more

Teenagers with Missing Teeth Usually Need a Temporary Restoration

posted: Jul. 11, 2018.

Anyone at any age, including older children and teenagers, can lose or be born missing a permanent tooth. And while those missing teeth can be restored, replacing them in Read more