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Sleep Apnea: What a Dentist Can Do
updated: Jul. 23, 2024

You find yourself drowsy and irritable all day. Or you have trouble sleeping, and when you do, you snore loudly throughout the night punctuated with silent pauses where you aren’t Read more
What did the first dentures look like?
updated: Jul. 16, 2024

Remember hearing about George Washington and his wooden choppers? Not his tools for cutting down cherry trees, but his false teeth. Actually, George’s teeth were made of ivory but were so Read more
Dental Veneers
updated: Jul. 09, 2024

Are you looking to improve the appearance of your front teeth? Dental veneers are widely used to improve the appearance of front teeth and are a much more conservative option Read more
Tell us about your summer!
updated: Jul. 02, 2024

The dog days of summer are upon us, and what better time for the doctor and our team to ask our patients about their summer! Whether you visited our nation’s capital, Read more
Surprising Ways to Prevent Cavities
updated: Jun. 25, 2024

There are numerous ways to prevent cavities. Some, like brushing your teeth regularly and visiting our Las Vegas, Nevada office, are more obvious than others. Beyond the standard methods of Read more
When should a filling be replaced?
updated: Jun. 18, 2024

There is no substitution for a natural healthy tooth. Dental fillings are intended to replace tooth structure and restore a tooth damaged by decay (a cavity) back to its normal Read more
Tips for Lifelong Teeth Whitening
updated: Jun. 11, 2024

Over time, everyone’s teeth can naturally become dull, due to aging and consumption of staining foods such as chocolate and coffee. The good news is that teeth-whitening treatments can help Read more
Summer Treats for Healthy Teeth
updated: Jun. 04, 2024

School’s out for the summer, and it’s great to have the kids home. After all, they deserve a break after all their hard work. And you want to keep their Read more
Understanding Dental Insurance Terminology
updated: May 28, 2024

If you have a hard time understanding your dental insurance plan, particularly the treatments and services it covers, you’re not alone. That’s why the doctor and our team have put Read more
Memorial Day: Parades, remembrance, and the unofficial start of summer!
updated: May 21, 2024

“The purpose of all war is peace.” - Saint Augustine Fire truck sirens, baton twirlers, marching bands covering patriotic tunes, colorful floats, costumes, and millions of red, white, and blue American Read more
Teeth Grinding: Not just a bad habit, but a dental concern
updated: May 14, 2024

Perhaps you don't even know you grind your teeth. Maybe a spouse or loved one woke you up in the middle of the night and made you aware of what Read more
The Best DH in Baseball
updated: May 07, 2024

Oh, wait—did you think we meant Designated Hitter? Oh, no, we’re not getting into that debate! What we want to talk about is the best Dental Habits you can practice Read more
Heading Off to College? Maybe It’s Time to Graduate to an Electric Toothbrush!
updated: Apr. 30, 2024

Your trusty manual toothbrush has been with you from pre-school through high school—well, obviously not the same manual toothbrush, because that would be seriously unhygienic—but it’s the kind of toothbrush Read more
Help! My gums hurt when I floss!
updated: Apr. 23, 2024

By no stretch is it rare for your gums to hurt during and after flossing. Even some bleeding is to be expected. This is especially true if you have not Read more
Earth Day
updated: Apr. 16, 2024

The idea for Earth Day was the brainchild of Gaylord Nelson, a senator from Wisconsin. He envisioned an Earth Day that would be a kind of environmental teach-in. The first Read more
What causes tooth loss?
updated: Apr. 09, 2024

When children lose baby teeth, it’s a time to rejoice. But when adults suffer from tooth loss, it may be a sign of a serious problem. That’s when it’s time Read more