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…
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…
Think about ordering yourself something you’ve always wanted from Amazon.com. You place the order and impatiently wait for the delivery notice; When it comes, you track the shipment like a hound dog. Finally, it arrives at your door; that telltale box with a smile is yours and ready to be opened. The smell of cardboard…
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,…
