Newest Dental Technology
One of the most exciting things that are happening in dentistry is dental technology. And I can’t say enough about the excitement that I’m having around 3D printing. We just had a huge new 3D printing system […]
Dental Insurance Problems
One of the most frustrating things, I think, as a dentist and then certainly as a patient, is that dental insurance benefits have not changed much over the years. Now I’m talking decades. If you rewind the […]
Can I Get Braces as an Adult?
You can get braces as an adult if you want braces as an adult. We do brackets for patients in our office, but most adults are looking for something more like clear aligners. You’ve heard of some […]
Can Dentistry Be Affordable?
When patients come in to see us, they want to make sure that things can be affordable. So, sometimes that means asking the question, “Can I pay over time? And then, “Over how long of a period […]
What If I Can’t Get Dental Implants?
As long as I’ve been doing this. It still surprises me that dentists out there will tell a patient that they’re not a candidate for dental implants. I think that’s what’s happening when a patient comes in […]
3-D Imaging in Dentistry
One of the best advances in dentistry nowadays is three-dimensional radiographic imaging of the patient. When it comes to implant technology, because of these 3-D X-rays that we use, we’re able to do these procedures that used […]
Three Things Patients Worry About at the Dentist
Generally speaking there are three things that patients worry about when they come to see the dentist. One is the time component. How long is it going to take me to do this? I’ve got stuff going […]
The Three Most Important Questions to Ask Your Dentist
I’d like to tell you about the three most important questions that you should ask your dentist when you go in for your visit. Number one: Are they going to focus on your interest? Your question might […]
Implant Dentist Experience
When it comes to dental implants, experience matters. There’s no question you want to go to a provider that does this procedure every day, if not multiple times a day. And that’s so important because they’ve developed […]
When is the Right Time to Visit the Dentist
I truly think one of the neatest things about the human body is its ability to camouflage problems. In dentistry it’s no different, particularly with gum disease. (Sometimes it’s called periodontal disease.) This is when you have […]