My Blog - General and Cosmetic Dentist

How to Handle 3 Common Injuries to Your Child's Mouth

posted: Sep. 16, 2018.

Once they learn to walk, there's no stopping most children. Sometimes it can be a little jarring, as when you discover your toddler on top of the kitchen counter Read more

Jaw Pain Disorders Could be Related to Other Body Conditions

posted: Sep. 06, 2018.

As many as 36 million adults in the U.S. suffer from some form of chronic jaw pain. What’s more, many of these may also experience other painful conditions like Read more

Sleep Apnea Might be Robbing you of More than a Good Night's Sleep

posted: Aug. 27, 2018.

Fatigue, a “foggy” mind, and irritability are all signs you’re not getting enough sleep—and neither might your sleeping partner from your continuous snoring. You might have a common form Read more

Margot Robbie Knows: A Great Smile Is Worth Protecting

posted: Aug. 17, 2018.

On the big screen, Australian-born actress Margot Robbie may be best known for playing devil-may-care anti-heroes—like Suicide Squad member Harley Quinn and notorious figure skater Tonya Harding. But recently, Read more

With Proper Care, Partial Dentures are a Viable Tooth Replacement Option

posted: Aug. 07, 2018.

When you hear the word “dentures” you probably think of an appliance that replaces all the teeth on a dental arch. But there is another type: a removable partial Read more

Think Water First for Summer Thirst

posted: Jul. 28, 2018.

It’s easy to work up a thirst in the summer. You might be shooting hoops in the park, riding on a trail or playing volleyball on the beach. No Read more

Teenagers May Need a Temporary Tooth Replacement

posted: Jul. 18, 2018.

Losing a tooth affects not only your smile but your overall dental health too. A dental implant solves both issues: it replaces the whole tooth, including the root, to Read more

Fan of Superhero Film Black Panther Breaks Steel Wire...with Her Mouth!

posted: Jul. 08, 2018.

Some moviegoers have been known to crunch popcorn, bite their fingers or grab their neighbor’s hands during the intense scenes of a thriller. But for one fan, the on-screen Read more

Custom Oral Appliances Could Help Stop Sleep Apnea

posted: Jun. 28, 2018.

For millions of Americans, sleep apnea is a serious health condition. Not only can it impair your day-to-day living, you might be more susceptible to high blood pressure, heart Read more

Take Charge of Stress Management to Reduce Teeth Grinding Habits

posted: Jun. 18, 2018.

It’s hard to avoid stress in the 21st Century. We’re all bombarded with stressors, from work to family — even our smart phones! The problem really isn’t the stressors themselves Read more

There are Good Reasons to Check Your Blood Pressure During Dental Visits

posted: Jun. 08, 2018.

There are a lot of opportunities to have your blood pressure checked: your doctor's office, of course; your local pharmacy; health fairs; and the dentist's office. The last one Read more

Ariana Grande Breaks Free - of Her Wisdom Teeth

posted: May 29, 2018.

Via a recent Instagram post, pop diva Ariana Grande became the latest young celebrity to publicly acknowledge a dental milestone: having her wisdom teeth removed. The singer of hits Read more

Take These Steps to Prevent Early Decay in Your Baby's First Teeth

posted: May 19, 2018.

When your baby’s first teeth come in, you might not think it necessary yet to worry about tooth decay. But even infants can develop this common dental disease. In Read more

Not a Fan of Using CPAP for Your Sleep Apnea? Consider an Oral Appliance

posted: May 09, 2018.

Do you wake up in the morning still feeling tired? Are you drowsy, irritable or have difficulty concentrating? And is your snoring habit a running joke around your household? If Read more

Getting Dental Implants Requires Minor Surgery

posted: Apr. 29, 2018.

Dental implants are best known as restorations for single missing teeth. But there’s more to them than that—they can also be used to support and secure removable dentures or Read more

Life Is Sometimes a Grind for Brooke Shields

posted: Apr. 19, 2018.

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