- May 21, 2017This subject often comes up, only after a long pause from a patient, in response to my question, “Have any…
- May 21, 2017Known in dentistry as “third molars”, they are often called “wisdom teeth” in society. These teeth arrive in the mouth…
- May 21, 2017I don’t like embarrassing people. I value each and every one of my patients, many who have been in my…
- May 5, 2017Last week, I saw new patient, Maggie, for a toothache. Her tooth had cracked in half, right down the middle…
- May 5, 2017I’ve been in a dentist for over 43 years, sometimes treating patients with a damaged self-image. They lack confidence, do…
- May 5, 2017I attended a wedding reception several weeks ago and sat at a table with strangers. The topic of back pain…
- May 5, 2017Most new patients who currently wear a full denture look at me oddly when I ask them if they’ve lost…
- May 5, 2017It was tough for my children to grow up with a dentist in the home. They’ve gone on to make…
- April 17, 2017I will never forget Mildred, the vivacious 68-yr old who wanted “a new smile” when she walked down the aisle…
- April 17, 2017A little-known habit that damages teeth is called “bruxism”, when some people clench and or grind their teeth, causing excessive…
