To Bridge or To Implant—That is The Question!

To Bridge or To Implant—That is The Question!

When a patient presents with a missing tooth, the best two options are usually a bridge or an implant. A bridge is when you use the teeth next to the missing tooth to support a prosthetic tooth. A bridge is essentially three crowns fused together and it is permanently cemented—it is not a removable device….

Whitening, Veneers, Braces, and Crowns, Oh My!

So you have a big life event coming up and you want your choppers to look their best. What do you do? Well, like all doctors will say, “it depends.” Let’s say that you have straight teeth but you’re not happy with their color. If that’s the case, then you probably want to try whitening…

Root Canals are My Friend!

So your dentist just told you that you need a root canal, and all you can think about is that guy from the Charles Dickens movie with the white piece of cloth wrapped around the top of his head and under his chin (Did that actually help with the pain?) Or in my case, I picture…

Why Do I Need a Deep Cleaning?

Why Do I Need a Deep Cleaning? I’ve heard it a thousand times: “Doc, I don’t want a deep cleaning; just give me the regular one.” If you have ever been told that you needed a deep cleaning, you’ve probably said (or at least thought) the same thing. So what exactly is a deep cleaning?…