At Ideal Dentistry our philosophy is simple SMILE, IT’S NATURAL What does this mean? Well, simply put, we use the most natural procedures and products available. We have never used mercury in any fillings, and focus on the whole body, not just the teeth. It is hard to believe that still today in the USA … Read more
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The cost of dentistry is high, there is no question about that. But what is even worse than an expensive crown? Having to REDO the crown in 5 years and pay AGAIN! At Ideal Dentistry we want to be your partner for life, reducing your future need for dentistry by providing top quality GUARANTEED dentistry. … Read more
Did you know that oral cancer steals the life of one American every hour? We don’t hear much about oral cancer, but 34,000 patients were diagnosed in 2007. Only half of patients diagnosed with oral cancer will survive longer than five years. Because it is often detected in the later stages, oral cancer’s mortality rate … Read more
Your smile is an extension of who you are, a window to your soul. If you do not love your smile, then you are not letting yourself experience one of the greatest joys in life… What does your smile say about you? Does it radiate confidence? Does it radiate beauty? Does it turn heads? A … Read more
You see the dentist for your bi-annual cleaning and check-up, and a cavity is €œdiscovered. You schedule an appointment, go in and get your cavity fixed, and then wait till your next cleaning and check-up appointment, at which point a new cavity is discovered and you schedule an appointment to get it fixed. Repeat this … Read more
For many decades fluoride has been given credit for the reduction in tooth decay. All this may change. When I first moved to Louisville I noticed an alarming number of patients with a tooth pattern called “dental fluorosis”. This epidemic of dental fluorosis here in Louisville pushed me even further towards my belief in natural, … Read more
The Dental Cycle, and freeing yourself from it, is at the core value of Ideal Dentistry. This whole concept is what sets us apart from all other dental practices. We work hard at teaching you how to not need our services, rather than find services we can provide for you! Those services we do provide … Read more
Although perhaps not the first, Ideal Dentistry is proud to be one of the mercury-free dental practices in Louisville. Silver mercury fillings were invented as a cheaper alternative to gold fillings and have been in use since long before World War I! (They were first used in Paris in 1820). Mercury, which is the material … Read more
Dentistry is a unique profession. We don’t just deliver a service, but we also deliver a product. Porcelain crowns, or caps, among many other type of restorations are delivered on a daily basis in a dental practice. So, what makes one dentist different from another? Why does one dentist charge more? What could the big … Read more
Almost every patient that comes to see me about getting a beautiful smile sooner or later asks “How long do porcelain veneers last?” This is a very valid question everyone should ask, but let me answer it here for everyone as a reference. Porcelain veneers, or porcelain laminates, are very thin but become bonded to … Read more