You may have seen commercials on TV advertising Lumineers as a way to enhance your smile. While most patients have some idea as to what a veneer is, most are uncertain about the difference between a veneer and a lumineer. A veneer is a thin piece of porcelain that is placed on the tooth to… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Advice/Tips
A Quick Cure for Your Cold Sore
If you are someone prone to getting cold sores, also known as fever blisters, you know that they almost always occur at inopportune times. They develop on or along the border of the lips and seem to pop up just before you have a presentation at work or before a dinner out with friends, or… Read more »
Keeping a Healthy Smile During the Pandemic
Most of us, at this time, are trying our best to adhere to the Stay at Home Orders that have been put in place in almost every state in the U.S.. We recognize, that while challenging, it is likely the best way to minimize contact with others and to slow down the spread of the… Read more »
What is Diagnostic Wax Up?

Have you ever wondered how your smile might look like if you were to have crowns or veneers placed on your front teeth? We often have patients come into our office wanting to do a smile makeover, but feeling hesitant because it is hard for them to visualize the desired outcome. They know that crowns… Read more »
Have Fun at the Pool While Protecting Your Teeth
Summer is in full swing, and what better way to stay cool than spending time at the pool. Whether at your local community pool or your backyard pool, there are a few things to consider about pool water and its potential effects on your teeth. Swimming pool water is treated so that Chlorine and other… Read more »
What is so great about Nitrous Oxide?
In our dental practice, we occasionally have patients express that they’d rather do anything than come see us. For those few patients, there is something about being in the dental chair, hearing the noise of the drill, or anticipating feeling discomfort, that makes it difficult for them to seek dental care. One way that we… Read more »
Dental Hygiene During Flu Season
When sick with the flu or the common cold, your focus is on recovering and getting back to work or school. But not forgetting about your hygiene will keep your teeth healthy and in good shape. There are a few things you can do to maintain a good home care regimen as you fight the… Read more »
Does Charcoal Whitening Work?
You may have recently observed a lot of discussion on the internet about brushing and whitening teeth using charcoal products. Over the past year, we have had many patients inquire about the effectiveness and safety of using charcoal on their teeth. History shows that many years ago, ancient Romans used charcoal powder in making a paste… Read more »
What is TMJ?
Very often, patients present to our office complaining of TMJ while pointing to their joint area. TMJ is actually just an acronym for the temporomandibular joint, which everyone has. This joint is what connects your upper and lower jaws. And the muscles around the joint enable you to open and close your mouth. The term… Read more »
What Can I Do About My Gummy Smile?
In our office we ask patients what is the one thing they would change about their smile if they could. While many of our patients express that they would like to have whiter teeth or straighter teeth, there are also a fair number of patients who mention wanting to address their “gummy” smile. When they… Read more »