You’re getting ready for a night out with friends. You’re wearing your snazziest outfit, your hair is perfectly coiffed, and your skin is luminous. You’re feeling pretty great about the way you look and are eagerly anticipating an evening with some of your favorite people, but before you head out, you decide to check the…
I entered the dental field because I care about people. Nothing makes me happier than knowing I’ve provided a patient with outstanding care and given them a smile that they’re proud to share. When they’re so pleased with their treatment that they refer me to others, I am not only over the moon, but I’m…
At Clinton Dental Center, we believe that education and prevention are essential when it comes to protecting your teeth. When our patients tell us stories about how they sliced their tongue, chipped their tooth, or lost a crown, it reminds us that there are some bad habits out there that, while evident to us, may…
One of the things I love about my practice is that I get to treat patients of all ages. From the wisdom of senior citizens to the frankness of 4-year-olds, I learn so much from the people I interact with. Not only does running a family dental practice benefit me, it also benefits you. How?…
If you wear or know anyone else who wears dentures, you’re well aware of their failings. Even with dental adhesives, dentures can slip around your mouth, irritating your gums and making it difficult for you to speak clearly. Dentures also come with a lengthy “Do Not Eat” list and have to be taken out to…
It breaks my heart when I hear that someone has avoided dental cleanings and treatments because of a previous negative experience. I know that dental phobia is real (and with reason), but when I think about how different the teeth and lives of these patients would be if their experiences had been more positive, it…
Smiles have been inspiring artists for centuries. The Mona Lisa, arguably one of the most famous paintings in the world, is famous because of her smile! Musicians, novelists, and playwrights pay tribute to smiles in their work, as well. But did you know that smiling is actually good for you? At the Clinton Dental Center,…
When you think of what the typical sleep apnea patient looks like, you probably visualize a male in his mid-forties to early-fifties who is maybe a little overweight. You wouldn’t be wrong, either. But if you think adults (men in particular) are the only ones who suffer from sleep apnea or other conditions affecting the…
You yawn, you eat, you speak, you move your face … and you hurt. You hear clicking and popping, have unexplained headaches, ear aches, shoulder aches, and neck aches, yet you brush it off and take more anti-inflammatory medication, hoping it will pass. It’s time to ask for some help! These are all indications that…
I will go out of my way to save your teeth whenever possible, but sometimes, an extraction is necessary. And with extractions come other concerns: What will your smile look like? How will your speech be impacted? What prosthetic options are available? This I can say with certainty: When it comes to tooth replacement options,…
