Yesterday I saw a new patient that had seen his old dentist regularly for years. At his last visit his old dentist placed a small “filling”. Everything else apparently was fine! So, to make a long and unfortunately too common story short, this patient has extensive decay and very poor dentistry. His oral hygiene is very good and with a … Read more
General Dentistry
Today a great article was published on MSN. I have included a link so everyone can read it. Smile Article Here is a quick Summary: We subconsciously connect a dull smile with age€”enamel wears over time, darkening our teeth. A bright smile, on the other hand, gives the impression of good health and youth. One quick anti-aging … Read more
Do you want a beautiful smile but don’t want your teeth cut down? Do you want a beautiful smile but don’t want an injection? Do you want a beautiful smile but don’t want to go through wearing plastic teeth that could break or fall off? Then you want super thin, super strong, no-prep veneers! I … Read more
This patient came to see me after spending a fortune at another office. He was not happy with the final result. Disclaimer: This is NOT my dentistry The sad part is that yes, the aesthetics are not good, but there are many more problems than just the aesthetics…Now I need to meet with the patient … Read more
Dentistry, just like anything in life, comes in all forms and shapes. It may be easiest to compare dentistry to something we all are familiar with, a roof. So lets look at this roof. There are a few leaks, cracks, and mold is building up inside from the moisture. In short, you know you need a … Read more
The Diane Sawyer 20/20 report on Kentucky’s Appalachian Mountain people was interesting and confirmed something I noted years ago – Mountain Dew is the drink of choice, and also a significant part of why there is so much tooth decay in Kentucky. I have been informing my patients of the dangers associated with drinking soda, … Read more