1. Ambiance, Focused Care Are Keys to Good Patient ExperienceAmbiance, Focused Care Are Keys to Good Patient Experience

    Ambiance, Focused Care Are Keys to Good Patient Experience

    If you have been to the dentist in the 70s, 80s or 90s, you might not remember much about what the office looked like. That’s because it probably wasn’t very memorable. Years ago, the surroundings at a typical dentist’s office gave off a clinical vibe. The walls might have been painted a shade of beige or covered with wallpaper. You would commonly see drab carpet and furniture in the waiting…Read More

  2. Why-Get-Braces-as-an-Adult

    Why Get Braces as an Adult?

    Do you believe that only kids and teens wear braces? One in five orthodontic patients is an adult, according to the American Association of Orthodontists. The organization reported that nearly 1.5 million adults were treated by its member orthodontists in 2014. Why do adults choose to straighten their teeth? Appearance is, of course, a big factor. Everyone wants an attractive smile! But there…Read More

  3. Dental-Implants-Elderly-vs-GenX

    Dental Implants: Elderly vs GenX

    People used to think that losing your teeth was just a part of life. The mindset was that when you get to be a certain age, tooth loss is pretty much inevitable. But nowadays, we realize that this thinking is misguided. After all, we are meant to continue to eat for the rest of our lives. People in their 20s, 30s, and 40s are not content to simply accept tooth loss as their eventual fate. This is …Read More

  4. Why Nutrition Is Important For Optimal Oral Health

    National Nutrition Month Reminds Us Why Nutrition Is Important For Optimal Oral Health

    March is National Nutrition Month. In 1973, the first National Nutrition Week campaign was launched with a presidential proclamation, along with advertising and news releases featuring the theme “Invest in Yourself – Buy Nutrition.” National Nutrition Week was embraced thereafter by the American Dietetic Association to educate the public about nutrition. Today we know a lot more about the im…Read More

  5. Chipped or Pointy Teeth? No Fear

    Chipped or Pointy Teeth? No Fear

    Do you refrain from a great big smile because your teeth are pointy or chipped? You are not alone. Whether your teeth are naturally pointed or the result of a bad habit, there are simple cosmetic solutions available to you. But first, let’s learn about the habits that can wreck your teeth: Chewing Ice Ice can cause damage to teeth by creating small cracks in the enamel. Cracks can grow larger ov…Read More

  6. National Margarita Day: Alcohol and Your Teeth

    National Margarita Day: Alcohol and Your Teeth

    Who doesn’t love a margarita? National Margarita Day, February 22, is the day to celebrate this refreshing drink of tequila, triple sec, lime juice and simple syrup -- and all the delicious variations. The world’s largest margarita, a 10,500-gallon “Calarita,” was made at the California State Fair in 2012. The previous record holder was an 8,500-gallon concoction mixed in 2011 at the Marga…Read More

  7. How Dental Implants Can Restore Your Smile

    How Dental Implants Can Restore Your Smile

    Do you seldom smile? If you are missing teeth and feeling self-conscious about your smile, dental implants might be just what you need to restore your confidence. Dental implants are a popular method for replacing missing teeth, as an alternative to dentures for example. A dental implant is essentially an artificial root that is installed into your jaw to hold a replacement tooth in place. It fuse…Read More

  8. What Makes A Selfie-Worthy Smile

    What makes a selfie-worthy smile?

    Now more than ever, all eyes are on our smiles. This is the selfie generation. We snap selfies everywhere we go, to show the world where we’ve been and who we’re with. Our faces are everywhere online. Facebook. Instagram. Tinder. We are judged by complete strangers and people we barely know, with nothing more to go on than one snapshot of our lives. A status update. A profile photo. We make de…Read More

  9. Fall in Love with Your Smile This Valentines Day

    Fall in love with your smile this Valentines Day!!

    Are you looking for a Valentine?  An attractive smile might be just the thing to help you find love -- or at least a first date. In a survey conducted for the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, 48% of adults said a smile is the feature they remembered most after meeting someone for the first time. We are naturally drawn to friendly, happy people. So the more you smile, the more attractive yo…Read More

  10. Bad Breath: What Can We Do About It

    Bad Breath: What Can We do About It?

    On Valentine’s Day -- the holiday of love -- kissing counts. In fact, on Feb. 14, 2009, nearly 40,000 people gathered in Mexico to set the world record for the most people kissing simultaneously. But imagine all this kissing if you suffer from bad breath? First, you are not alone.  It is estimated that 50 percent of adults have bad breath, and researchers believe that nearly everybody has exper…Read More