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As a family dentist, we are regularly asked by parents what they can do to get their kids to brush their teeth. The education is out there, so parents understand the value and reason behind teeth brushing, but many times, kids simply don't care.  Naturally, more children are focused on playing and having fun, rather…

As a cosmetic dentist, we have a myopic focus on the aesthetics and appearance of your teeth. We have found that there is a case to be made for ensuring that your teeth look as good as they function. Smiles are considered a powerful tool in your tool chest. The better your smile, the higher…

As an emergency dentist, we have found that most people never anticipate needing our services.  Beyond the standard teeth cleaning, the thought of cracking or chipping a tooth, isn't something that most people spend time thinking about until, of course, it happens.  Most dental offices have limited business hours, making it important to have access…

In our kids dentist office, we see a lot of cavities.  This goes with the territory as children are more susceptible to tooth decay in the first place. This can be due to a variety of reasons and in our office, we often give parents some suggestions and tips for things that they can do…

Dentures are a way for people to live a normal life after losing their teeth. Regardless of the number of teeth that have been lost, having a set of dentures can allow a person to chew and speak normally, with very little challenge. There are three basic types of dentures that a person can have,…

After centuries of development dental implants are among one of the most advanced, and yet one of the most simplistic, surgical prosthetic devices that you can have installed. Today's implants are designed and built so that they can act as an anchor for a new fake tooth that looks, feels, and behaves like a natural…

As an Invisalign® dentist, we are experts at straightening teeth without the treatment being obvious.  Using Invisalign® has made dramatic changes in the lives of many adults, who previously were living with crooked or misaligned teeth. Gaining the confidence of a perfect smile, in today’s competitive world, makes a huge difference in terms of confidence…

When getting dental implants, it is important to make some preparations before you come in for the surgery. You should be of the mindset that, no matter how minor, having dental implants installed is a surgery. This will allow you to prepare accordingly. You will be placed under anesthesia, which mean that there will be…

If your tooth is hurting, call an emergency dentist to schedule an immediate appointment.  When your tooth first gets an infection or a cavity, it probably won’t cause anything more than passing discomfort.  Many people don’t even know that they have a cavity until they visit the dentist for their regular teeth cleaning, making these…

At some point in most people's lives, they require the services of an emergency dentist. Unfortunate accidents, the onset of a tooth infection or even a severely bitten lip can lead to an emergency trip to our dentist office. While many home remedies and old wives tales exist about dealing with a dental emergency, a…

Partial dentures are used to replace teeth that have been lost when there are other natural teeth surrounding the area that can be used for support. Complete dentures, on the other hand, are used to replace an entire mouth full of teeth when all of the teeth have been lost or need to be replaced.…

By visiting a local veneers dentist, you can have your dream smile in time for holiday photos.  Most adults don’t like something about their smile.  Whether it is a dark stain that won’t come off or a gap between your two front teeth, cosmetic dentistry can correct the problem and do so before the holidays.…