Yearly Archives: 2022

“A screw in my jaw?” patients always look at me in wonder. Followed up with a question of “So how the heck does that work?” To most people, a dental implant sounds like a big procedure. However, after performing hundreds of dental implants on my patients, I can confidently assure them that dental implants are Read more...

Did you know that February is American Heart Month? Some ways to celebrate include participating in a heart health walk, learning the symptoms of a heart attack, or scheduling a…

Dentists no longer use Novocain when treating patients. No, this doesn’t mean we’ve somehow managed to make dentistry completely painless (we wish!). We mean that Novocain is no longer the anesthetic of choice for dentists. In fact, it hasn’t been for many years. Novocain is actually a brand name for procain. It was first created Read more...

Yes. Even babies as young as 1 year old can get cavities. Experts recommend the first dental visit within 6 months of the first baby tooth coming in. Having a great smile and a healthy mouth is important at any age. However, kids and young adults tend to neglect their teeth and oral health. Regular Read more...

Do you or a loved one have a sweet tooth that's hard to control? If you answered yes, you aren't alone! 40 percent of Americans report eating dessert at least twice each week! Eating too many sugary foods as part of your regular diet can lead to nutritional deficiencies and poor dental health. This can Read more...