Would you like to know what it takes to truly be free of dental problems? Would you like to have a healthy, clean, functioning mouth? Would you like to escape the ever increasing need of dentistry and cost over your lifetime? To achieve this you need to follow a plan developed by Ideal Dentistry to maximize … Read more
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Who loves to go to the dentist? I bet most of you would rather watch grass grow than visit your dentist for a check-up. Why do people dread going to the dentist? My experience has allowed me to narrow it down to 2 main issues: Fear of pain Fear of cost Many patients simply have … Read more
Bad breath is a killer. It kills dates, job interviews, friendships, and many other relationships. We all know people that have bad breath and most of us would not dare tell that person about it. The truth is, we all have bad breath at times, but some people literally have bad breath all the time and … Read more
Case Report: This young lady had this crown placed within the last year and has had constant pain since placement. Went back to see her dentist several times for “adjustments” without relief. Finally, after loosing confidence in her dentist she sought a second opinion. After a thorough exam it was determined that the crown did … Read more
Porcelain Veneers are not a “one size fits all” product, but rather a piece of art. So when a patient is looking for a dentist who does “porcelain veneers” they will quickly find out that everyone does porcelain veneers. This, obviously, brings up the question of “How do I know the dentist has the experience … Read more
Smile makeovers are not just for women! Why do I brings this up? Well, the last 4 functional smile reconstructions we have completed at Ideal Dentistry were for men! So why would men want to rebuild their smile? This brings me to one of the most important, and honest, conversations I heard… This is a … Read more
Sound too good to be true? Yes, but it actually is the truth! Dentists now have the ability to kill the bacteria that lives in and around your teeth, causing decay and gum disease, while at the same time whitening the teeth (a serendipitous side effect). How do we do it? Perio Protect! A new, … Read more
Clear Braces, or Invisalign, require that the dentist bond small white composites (filling material) to the outside of certain teeth during the time the braces are worn. These composites do get polished off at the completion of the clear braces, but if they are not put on correctly then the Invisalign treatment won’t work as … Read more
Do no harm. One of the most important doctrines, ever. So if this philosophy is so important, why do so many dentist opt to cut teeth down to cap them for cosmetic reasons? At Ideal Dentistry saving your teeth is our top priority. We do not cut teeth unless it is the absolute last resort. … Read more
Teeth wear out, that is a fact, but at what age? Are your teeth chipping? Are your teeth breaking? Do your teeth seem to look shorter all the time? How about the color – are your teeth turning more and more yellow? Are you having trouble chewing your food? Assuming normal wear and tear without … Read more