Oil pulling has increased in popularity over the past few years and has emerged as an alternative to more traditional dental hygiene methods. There are tons of references to oil pulling in mainstream media as well as on social media platforms. Over the past year or so, our office has fielded inquiries from some patients…
Most people would admit to being fearful of something. That something might be a fear of heights, a fear of crowded or small spaces, a fear of spiders, or a fear of the dentist, with the latter being most common. While most people who are afraid of the dentist are not necessarily afraid of the…
Many patients present to our office with a fear of the dentist. This fear may have arisen from a traumatic prior experience or it may be associated with “White Coat Syndrome”. Some patients simply have anxiety due to the noises found in the dental office (these noises can be from the dental drill or from…
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…
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…
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…
A common question we hear from our patients who are getting crowns and bridgework is “How long will it last?” They want to know what they can expect in terms of the longevity of their treatment; i.e, how much time will pass before they might need to replace something. The materials that are being used…
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…
Every now and then, patients present to our office inquiring about treatment options for receding gums. They may have one tooth or even multiple teeth where the gum tissue has been lost causing the tooth to appear longer than other teeth. Sometimes, once this occurs, the tooth also becomes sensitive to temperature because the gum…
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…