Cosmetic Dentist, Natural Dentist, Holistic Dentist, Comprehensive Dentist… Every wonder why people jump on a bandwagon? Well, it is all about economics, unless you are one of the originals. Dentistry is not much different than Beanie Babies, Rubber Bracelets and Crocs. There are fads that dentists jump on because they are popular. Unfortunately with a profession … Read more
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http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/34979552/ns/health-pregnancy/ Gum Disease, the silent killer…This sad story, posted today on MSNBC, is a wake-up call for all of us. Gum Disease, and its associated bacteria, are deadly in more ways than we can imagine. This article discusses the new study that shows that the bacteria found in untreated gum disease has spread to inside the unborn baby. … Read more
What would you do if every time you saw the dentist or hygienist to get your teeth cleaned all they would tell you is that you had great, strong teeth and no cavities? Imagine the anguish, money and time you would save! Are you interested in a cavity free life? Well, a cavity free life … Read more
Question: Why does my tooth hurt after it just received a new white filling? It did not hurt before! Answer: Your tooth should obviously not hurt after the filling, especially if it did not hurt before. In this practice I do not have patients complaining of pain after white fillings are placed. If you are … Read more
Over the last 10 years I have been researching natural alternatives in Dentistry, continuously seeking the healthiest form of treatment for my patients. Just repairing the problems that I encountered with my patients teeth seemed futile. It is not enough to just “fix what broke.” WHY did it break in the first place? WHY are your … Read more
Looks Healthy, Right?This Morning one of my staff members brought in a bottle of “Blueberry Tangerine Spring Water” from Archer Farms. She said she was trying to grab something healthier than soda! Well, I read the ingredients and tested the pH with my trusty pH meter. This is what I found: Loaded with Preservatives Loaded … Read more
What is the difference between a Cosmetic Dentist and an Accredited Cosmetic Dentist? Well, the difference is in the details. Understanding facial aesthetics, not just teeth, is critical. The goal with every cosmetic smile makeover is to improve the whole smile, the whole face, the whole person, not just the teeth. Here are a few … Read more
Here are some pictures of “second opinions” I have given and what my thoughts were. When patients tell me that I am “more expensive” then another dentist in town, I can not help but imagine what type of dentistry this patient really want in their mouth. My answer, always, is to have the patient compare apples to … Read more
Green Is Good. We all know that by now. Most major companies are going green, people are buying green/natural products, and dentistry is no exception. I built Ideal Dentistry on this philosophy, and it shows. As mentioned in a previous blog entry, Ideal Dentistry won a national office design competition because I implemented major “green” building principals, providing … Read more
During the campaign, President-Elect Obama had an engaging, winning smile; One reason was that his teeth were literally smiling. There are times when he may have been yawning, pausing, or thinking, but it appeared that he was smiling because his teeth are shaped in an arch form that enables him to just open his mouth … Read more