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Teeth Whitening for Brown or White Spots
Have you tried teeth whitening many times without success? Do you have brownish or whitish patches on your teeth that just don’t change, no matter what you’ve tried? Have you tried the In-Office “Laser” Whitening, the super-high concentration gels, the Crest White Strips……EVERYTHING…..only to see your teeth the same after 2 weeks? If you’re looking for […]
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Can a “Regular” Dentist Do Braces? YES!
Rather recently, there have been some efforts by the American Association of Orthodontists to promote the specialty of orthodontics by – unfortunately IMO – “putting down” the ability of general dentists to straighten teeth, whether with InvisalignTM, conventional braces, or any other means. In fact, on their website, they imply that it is a “myth” […]
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Can A Toothache be Cured by Adjusting Your Bite?
Absolutely! As an example of how, let me tell you Michael’s story: “Ever since I had that crown done, it hurts to bite down!” Michael first came to see me not because of a dental problem, but because he was taking over our office computer network in the fall of 2010. However, as he was […]
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My Baby Stole the Calcium from my Teeth!
While not exactly common, it is also not unusual for us to hear a woman say, “Doc, I never had any cavities until after my baby; I heard that the baby steals the calcium from teeth before they’re born. What do I do?” Can Your Baby “Steal” Calcium from Your Teeth to Cause Cavities? The […]
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Why Does a Tooth with a Small Filling Need a Crown?
Patients often wonder about why we recommend expensive treatments for teeth that don’t seem like they “need” it. Today was an excellent example of why our recommended treatment may change while we are working on a tooth, as well as why we say you need a crown when nothing really seems wrong. Lastly, it is […]
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Bad Breath – Causes and Cures
One of the most common questions we get when people come for their dental check-ups and cleanings is, “I seem to be having bad breath a lot recently; how come?” Alternately, they may ask if there are any products we recommend to help get rid of bad breath. Remarkably, there is little good information available […]
