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What Patients Want to Know About Their Cosmetic Dentist
More and more, patients are asking about cosmetic dentistry. “I want veneers,” they’ll say, even if they don’t quite know what veneers are. But what they’re really asking for is a smile makeover. They want to feel confident when they open their mouth in public. They want to be happy… Read More
Using Killer Visual Aids Can Help You Gain Case Acceptance
Seeing is believing. You can talk all day about all the great things you’d like to do for your patients, but for many of them, your words go in one ear and out the other without killer visual aids. Giving them something to look at or hold onto—a study model,… Read More
Easy Interventions That Can Help Fight Forward Head Posture
Dentistry involves a high level of finesse, precision and control in situations that require enormous amounts of concentration. In an effort to keep patients comfortable, practitioners often compromise their own comfort and posture. As a result, musculoskeletal disorders and chronic pain are common among dental clinicians. Text… Read More
How to Keep Your Family Healthy During Summer Vacation
Taking a summer vacation disrupts your family’s established eating and sleeping habits. It also takes time to adjust to the food, water and air quality in an unfamiliar environment. With some thoughtful preparation, you can help keep your family healthy during the big summer escape. Vaccinate Some vaccines require… Read More
Get Better Sleep With This Secret Tooth Brushing Technique
Don’t let the light bulb ruin your slumber. The secret to a good night’s snooze could be as simple as brushing your teeth in the dark. “What’s the last thing that most of us do before we go to bed? We stand in a massively lit bathroom, looking into the… Read More
The Science Behind Your Dental Fear and What To Do About It
It’s estimated that 9 percent to 15 percent of Americans avoid dental visits because of anxiety and fear. That’s about 30 million to 40 million scared people. Odontophobics choose to take flight rather than fight their fears. They tolerate gum infections, pain, bad breath and uncomely teeth… Read More
10 Tips for Getting Your Manly Self to the Dentist
This is Men’s Health Week, and a big part of good overall health is having a clean mouth and getting regular oral cancer screenings. But while they might not want to admit it, some men are afraid of the dentist. Rather than be embarrassed by your fears—and… Read More
Poor Dental Habits Can Wreak Havoc on Your Health
If you don’t take good care of your teeth, it can lead to infection and degrade your health and quality of life, not to mention your breath. When you have a low-grade infection in your mouth, you swallow plaque and other toxins. Dental infections are serious and come with an… Read More
Brace Your Kids for Summer
June is just around the corner, and with it comes an exciting season filled with warm weather activities, day camps, and good old-fashioned family vacations. Summer is also the best time to get your little camper into heavy metal. Orthodontics (braces) and summer go together like sun and surf. Here’s… Read More
The Best Ways to Whiten Your Teeth This Summer
Looking your best is a high priority for the summer and that includes having white teeth. But before you buy those whitening strips to make your teeth as bright and lustrous as they can be, check out these facts. There are a gazillion lightening systems available that promise whiter… Read More