My Blog - General and Cosmetic Dentist

Good Bone Health Essential for Obtaining 'Teeth in One Day' Implants

posted: Feb. 03, 2018.

You've seen ads for “Teeth in One Day” that promise immediate implant placement at the same time you have the problem tooth removed. But this presumes the gums and Read more

In Today's NFL, Oral Hygiene Takes Center Stage

posted: Feb. 03, 2018.

Everyone knows that in the game of football, quarterbacks are looked up to as team leaders. That's why we're so pleased to see some NFL QB's setting great examples Read more

Know the Facts Before you Go Abroad for Dental Care

posted: Feb. 03, 2018.

Each year, over a million Americans venture abroad for healthcare, with roughly half for dental treatment. Cost is the main reason — “medical tourists” believe they can save substantially Read more

New Year's Resolutions for Better Oral Health

posted: Feb. 03, 2018.

Laying out goals for the New Year is a great way to inspire yourself to make positive changes that can improve your health. For example, many habits—both good and Read more

Actor David Ramsey Says: Don't Forget to Floss!

posted: Feb. 03, 2018.

Can you have healthy teeth and still have gum disease? Absolutely! And if you don’t believe us, just ask actor David Ramsey. The cast member of TV hits such Read more

Why Dental Visits are a Smart Idea - Even on a Limited Budget

posted: Feb. 03, 2018.

Facing extensive dental treatment can be stressful—and even more so when you realize what it will cost. It’s a hard fact of life, but some dental work can be Read more

You'll Experience Little to No Discomfort During and After Implant Surgery

posted: Feb. 03, 2018.

You’ve decided to obtain dental implants for your missing teeth. It’s a good choice — they provide the closest restoration to the function and appearance of natural teeth. You Read more

Your New Implants Need Proper Hygiene Just as Much as your Other Teeth

posted: Feb. 03, 2018.

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

Vivica's Veneers: the Making of a Hollywood Smile

posted: Aug. 22, 2017.

What's an actor's most important feature? According to Vivica A. Fox, whose most recent big-screen role was in Independence Day: Resurgence, it's what you see right up front. "On screen, Read more

Here are the Facts on the Impact of Metal Allergies on Dental Work

posted: Aug. 07, 2017.

Allergic reactions aren't necessarily bad: they're your body's responses to possible threats from foreign substances. But the response can go too far and cause a reaction as minor as Read more

Actress Emma Stone Reveals How Thumb Sucking Affected Her Teeth

posted: Jul. 30, 2017.

It's no secret that many of Hollywood's brightest stars didn't start out with perfectly aligned, pearly-white teeth. And these days, plenty of celebs are willing to share their stories, Read more

There's New Hope for a Better Understanding of Chronic Jaw Pain

posted: Jul. 15, 2017.

Chronic jaw pain and limited jaw mobility are two common symptoms of a group of conditions known as temporomandibular joint disorders (TMJD or TMD). Several effective treatments have developed Read more

Expert Advice: Vivica A. Fox on Kissing and Oral health

posted: Jun. 30, 2017.

Is having good oral hygiene important to kissing? Who's better to answer that question than Vivica A. Fox? Among her other achievements, the versatile actress won the “Best Kiss” Read more

Screw or Cement: Which is Best for Attaching Your Implant Crown?

posted: Jun. 15, 2017.

If you’re in the initial planning stages for a dental implant, you may already be encountering a number of options to consider. One that may come up is how Read more

Life Is Sometimes a Grind for Brooke Shields

posted: May 31, 2017.

Ever since childhood, when her career as a model and actress took off, Brooke Shields has enjoyed worldwide recognition — through advertisements for designer jeans, appearances on The Muppet Read more