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What Toothpaste Should I Use?
There are a MILLION different kinds of toothpaste in the toothpaste aisle of your local Target. Well, maybe not a literal million, but it’s definitely overwhelming. With so many different kinds, how do you know you’re picking the right toothpaste for you? What makes a good toothpaste? Is it the minty flavor or a whiter …
What is a Comprehensive Exam?
When I meet someone new at the practice, typically our first visit is a comprehensive exam. A comprehensive exam is more than what you’ll experience every time you come in for a regular cleaning because it is my first time meeting you. Because we are starting without any previous information, the Comprehensive Exam is our …
Financing Dental Treatment with CareCredit
Easy Financing is Available Did you know that we have financing available to help you keep your mouth healthy and beautiful? Did you know you can even finance Botox® and other cosmetic dentistry with easy monthly payments? CareCredit is a way to pay for out-of-pocket expenses not covered by dental insurance. CareCredit puts the costs …
Opalescence Go – The Easiest Way to Whiten Teeth
Don’t use whitening toothpaste, it doesn’t work! Crest white strips can work for some people, but can make your teeth really sore and for some people they are just always falling off. By far the easiest way to whiten teeth is with Opalescence Go. Great Design Leads to Great Results The strips come pre-loaded in … Opalescence Go – The Easiest Way to Whiten Teeth Read More »
The Oral B Toothbrush is the Best Electric Toothbrush You Can Buy
There are so many different toothbrush options out there. If you have trouble with a manual toothbrush for dexterity reasons or because you’ve got really tight corners – maybe getting those way back molars, or a hairpin turn along the back of lower teeth – an electric toothbrush might be a great option for you. … The Oral B Toothbrush is the Best Electric Toothbrush You Can Buy Read More »
How to Keep Your Breath Smelling Fresh
Since we’ve made mask-wearing a bigger part of our everyday lives, some of us are noticing that maybe our breath doesn’t smell as nice as we thought. While the battle against bad breath isn’t anything new, I’m here to offer some tips to try if you find yourself covering your mouth. Floss Regularly This is …
What is an Airflow? The Newest Technology for the Cleanest Teeth
Sometimes when I tell people that I’m a dentist, they start lamenting that the field of dentistry hasn’t seemed to progress or change at all and that the technology we see in the other sectors of the world don’t seem to be making it into their dental offices in any meaningful way. And I honestly … What is an Airflow? The Newest Technology for the Cleanest Teeth Read More »
Know Your Benefits! PPO vs HMO vs ePPO/EPO Dental Insurance Types
What is an PPO vs HMO vs an EPO also known as an ePPO? Do you know the difference? Three Little Letters Make a Huge Difference in Care Insurance is confusing and what I’ve found is that no one takes the time to explain to people what they are buying or, if your employer is … Know Your Benefits! PPO vs HMO vs ePPO/EPO Dental Insurance Types Read More »
Teeth Whitening – The Best Options for You
There are so many ways to whiten teeth that I often start a conversation about teeth whitening by asking people what they’ve tried in the past and what they did and didn’t like about it. I’m going to review the three best options available and what I am recommending most to people. Over-the-Counter Crest White …
Loving Your Smile
Feeling good about your smile gives amazing returns. Some of the most dramatic transformations I see are with Invisalign – clear plastic trays that move teeth more and more over time. I’ve had patients who have had one tooth tucked in or teeth that are rotated at odd angles. They’ve been staring at their teeth …