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Category Archives: Oral Health

Five Facts About Invisalign

Advice/Tips, Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Health Issues, Oral HealthBy Dr. Michele CollierMarch 7, 2023

The average teen or adult is likely to have heard about Invisalign at some point in time.  Most understand that it is an alternative to traditional metal braces that many of us are familiar with from our childhood.  But what exactly is it about Invisalign that makes people excited and eager to pursue this treatment…

Water Safety in the Dental Office

About the Office, Dental Health Issues, General Dentistry, Good Hygiene, Oral HealthBy Dr. Michele CollierJanuary 16, 2023

Have you ever wondered about the quality of the water used during your dental visits? During routine dental procedures, water passes through long narrow tubes before reaching the instruments that are used to clean and rinse your teeth and your mouth. This tubing has the potential to harbor bacteria if not treated properly and routinely.…

What Are Suction Cup Dentures?

Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Implants, Dental Services, Oral HealthBy Dr. Michele CollierAugust 31, 2022

Some patients who wear false teeth are unable to keep their dentures in place without the aid of an adhesive. Sometimes the anatomy or shape of the jawbone itself prevents the denture from fitting tightly. And the longer someone wears dentures, the more the bone can shrink over time, eventually causing less retention of the…

Does Oil Pulling Really Work?

Advice/Tips, Dental Health Issues, Dental Services, Oral HealthBy Dr. Michele CollierJune 1, 2022

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…

What is Photobiomodulation?

Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Services, Oral HealthBy Dr. Michele CollierDecember 14, 2021

Lasers have been around for several decades and have been used to treat a multitude of different medical conditions. More recently, however, they have come into usage for dental treatment, specifically for issues related to the Temporomandibular Joint. Low Level Laser Therapy, also known as Photobiomodulation, can benefit those who suffer from pain in their…

What Are U Veneers?

Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Implants, Dental Services, General Dentistry, Oral Health, Porcelain VeneersBy Dr. Michele CollierSeptember 27, 2021

Have you ever wanted to ask about veneers while at the dental office but dismissed the idea thinking they might be too pricey or the process too complex? While now there is a new option available for you to get the smile that you once thought was out of your reach. While most people have…

Dental Injection Comfort System

Advice/Tips, Dental Health Issues, General Dentistry, Good Hygiene, Oral HealthBy Dr. Michele CollierApril 12, 2021

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…

Treatment Options for the Dental Phobic Patient

Advice/Tips, Dental Health Issues, General Dentistry, Good Hygiene, Oral HealthBy Dr. Michele CollierMarch 1, 2021

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…

What are Lumineers and Who Can Get Them?

Advice/Tips, Dental Health Issues, General Dentistry, Good Hygiene, Oral HealthBy Dr. Michele CollierSeptember 30, 2020

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…

A Quick Cure for Your Cold Sore

Advice/Tips, Dental Health Issues, General Dentistry, Good Hygiene, Oral HealthBy Dr. Michele CollierJune 2, 2020

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…

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