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I’ve seen more than my share of “suspicious tissue change” in my dental career. I promptly refer these patients to an oral surgeon for evaluation, but some don’t take it …

We’ll all get older and wiser. Research has shown that one significant visual indicator of age is the condition of one’s smile. Many studies have been conducted, using portraits of …

Mildred has been my patient for almost 20 years. When her husband passed, she “treated” herself to what he’d considered an impractical car – a red, Honda Accord. My staff …

Today, every budding dentist is trained to place implants when completing their graduate education. But it wasn’t always like this. When I was in dental school at Northwestern University, this …

When teeth appear to “grow longer” over time, it doesn’t mean that they actually do. Teeth erupt in a certain shape and size. They are only able to wear down, …

This subject often comes up, only after a long pause from a patient, in response to my question, “Have any teeth been bothering you?” They’ve taken the time to think …

Known in dentistry as “third molars”, they are often called “wisdom teeth” in society. These teeth arrive in the mouth sometime during high school or early adulthood – at a …

I don’t like embarrassing people. I value each and every one of my patients, many who have been in my practice for over 20 years. But I am compelled to …

Last week, I saw new patient, Maggie, for a toothache. Her tooth had cracked in half, right down the middle and required extraction. Maggie claimed that she has been grinding …

I’ve been in a dentist for over 43 years, sometimes treating patients with a damaged self-image. They lack confidence, do not take pride in their accomplishments, or avoid social interactions. …