Fluoride is Safe and Effective. Period.
We want to clear up confusion about fluoride and its safety. Recent misleading reporting of results from nonstandard studies and labeling changes on some fluoride [...]
Why Dental Health Matters
You may not realize it, but your dental health is connected to your overall health. Oral health is important for everyone, but especially if you [...]
Dental Anxiety: A Dentist’s Own Story
Are fear and anxiety keeping you from visiting the dentist? If you are afraid of going to the dentist or get anxious while there, [...]
Root Canal Recovery: How to Care for Yourself After Your Procedure
So, what exactly is a root canal? A Root Canal is a procedure that eliminates all evidence of infection from the literal, root canal. The [...]
Do I Need a Root Canal? Symptoms to Watch Out For
A root canal could be necessary if you have a tooth that’s been damaged by an accident, if you have a severe cavity, or a [...]
Before & After: Lateral Incisors Bonding Removal & Composite Reapplication
This patient had bonding to enlarge her lateral incisors, the composite discolored and leaked over time. Dr. Paula removed the bonding to see what the [...]
Composite Bonding | Before and After Tooth Restoration
Composite bonding, also called cosmetic bonding, can be done to a single tooth or multiple teeth. It's used to close spaces, repair fractures, or restore [...]
Thinking of skipping your family’s back-to-school checkups? Consider this
The coronavirus has undoubtedly wreaked havoc on our lives, but it shouldn’t cause you to skip your family’s back-to-school dental checkups. Concerned about safety? Check [...]
Back-to-school time is still checkup time – Even in the days of COVID-19
While the jury may be out as to whether or not schools will be opening this fall, one thing is certain — it’s time for [...]
Catching oral cancer in its earliest stages
Each year, about 30,000 people in the U.S. are diagnosed with oral cancer — a cancer that develops in any part of the mouth. Symptoms [...]