A patient came in last week with this very question. She had been having pain in her mouth for over 6 months, but did not know she could go to the dentist because she did not have any insurance. YOU ABSOLUTELY SHOULD GO TO THE DENTIST, EVEN IF YOU DON”T HAVE INSURANCE! You will of...Read More

As most of my patients know, I am in love with Stim-u-dents. Now I agree that brushing and flossing have been the gold standard for dentists and patients since the beginning of time, but recently I have been introduced to Stim-u-dents, and I think they are a fantastic product that should be used in conjunction...Read More

Many denture wearers are unaware of the importance of seeing their dentist for regular denture maintenance. Many think “I don’t have any teeth, so why would I need to come in and see my dentist on a regular basis?” However, as a dentist, it is our job to make sure that everything in the mouth...Read More

Caring for you pet’s teeth. (From Healthy Pet: Winter 2009) Imagine for a minute if you couldn’t brush or floss your teeth. What if something you ate days ago was still stuck between your teeth, pushing its way under your gumline and causing pain, discomfort, and maybe even an infection? Think how bad your breath...Read More