My Blog - General and Cosmetic Dentist

Osteoporosis Can Cause Complications For Some Types of Dental Work

posted: Oct. 10, 2021.

October 20th is World Osteoporosis Day, putting the spotlight on this degenerative bone condition and the impact it has on millions of people. Not only does it significantly increase Read more

Here's What You Can Expect With Dental Implant Surgery

posted: Sep. 30, 2021.

Getting dental implants is going to require surgery. But don't let that concern you—it's a relatively minor procedure. Currently the “gold standard” for tooth replacement, an implant consists of a Read more

Here's What's in Your Toothpaste for Keeping Your Teeth and Gums Healthy

posted: Sep. 20, 2021.

We're all interested in how our toothpaste tastes, how it freshens breath or how it brightens teeth. But those are secondary to its most important function, which is how Read more

Vivica Fox and Zendaya Have This in Common: A Gorgeous Smile

posted: Sep. 10, 2021.

Kill Bill fans have been pressing for a third installment of the stylized revenge tale since Kill Bill, Volume 2 hit the theaters in 2004. Finally, filmmaker Quentin Tarantino Read more

4 Tips to Getting the Dental Care You Need, Even on a Tight Budget

posted: Aug. 31, 2021.

If your budget gets squeezed, cutting non-essential expenses can be a wise move. But think twice before lumping dental care into that category—postponing dental visits or treatment could put Read more

Which Implant Crown Attachment Method is Best for You?

posted: Aug. 21, 2021.

If you've decided on a dental implant to replace a missing tooth, you've made a great choice. Implants are a big favorite of both dentists and patients, not only Read more

5 Things You Can Do To Keep Your Teeth and Gums Healthy

posted: Aug. 11, 2021.

While your dentist plays an important role in keeping things inside your mouth healthy, what you do every day often makes the biggest difference. Here are 5 routine things Read more

Emma Roberts Confesses to Having a Major Sweet Tooth While Expecting

posted: Aug. 01, 2021.

Emma Roberts, star of American Horror Story (and niece of actress Julia Roberts), welcomed her first child at the end of 2020. She confessed that her love of sweets Read more

Here's How to Get a Smile Makeover This Summer

posted: Jul. 22, 2021.

Play a round of word association with "summer," and you'll probably come up with "vacation," "camping," or "beach" just off the top of your head. But the slower pace Read more

How to Find Just the Right Toothbrush for You

posted: Jul. 12, 2021.

If you think there's not much difference between toothbrushes, a quick look on a retail oral care aisle might change your mind. About the only thing toothbrushes really have Read more

Brush or Floss First? Here's What You Need to Know to Decide

posted: Jul. 02, 2021.

If you like conundrums like "Which came first? The chicken or the egg?", then you may enjoy this one: "Which should you do first, brush or floss?" Both of these Read more

Tom Brady and Gisele Bundchen: A Celebrity Couple's Secrets for a Beautiful Smile

posted: Jun. 22, 2021.

Love at first sight—it's an endearing notion found in movies and novels, but perhaps we're a little skeptical about it happening in real life. Then again, maybe it does Read more

Do This For a Healthier Mouth and Overall Well-Being

posted: Jun. 12, 2021.

Health is on everyone's mind, especially after dealing with COVID-19 this past year. Beyond the immediate concerns of coping with this novel coronavirus, many are taking a closer look Read more

You Can Have a Successful Implant Outcome if Your Diabetes is Under Control

posted: Jun. 02, 2021.

Around one in ten U.S. adults have diabetes, a metabolic disease that can disrupt other aspects of a person's health like wound healing and vision. It could also cause Read more

Keep a Lid on Sugar This Holiday for Healthier Teeth and Gums

posted: May 23, 2021.

During this time of year, many of us dust off traditional family recipes and make our favorite holiday treats. There is, however, a small price to pay for all Read more

How You Too Could Have Lindsey Vonn's Viral Video Smile Makeover

posted: May 13, 2021.

Instagram, America's humongous digital photo and video album, is chock-full of the silly, mundane, and poignant moments of people's everyday lives. That includes celebrities: Tom Hanks buying a used Read more