In the old days the most popular dental veneers — those thin, usually porcelain cosmetic moldings that cover the fronts of teeth — were big, gleaming, flawless choppers. Known in the popular vernacular as Chiclets, they were for decades the go-to smile improvement for actors, celebrities, politicians and anyone else who wanted … [Read more...]

Holidays can get pretty hectic, with festivities, friends, family and an abundance of food – lots of it sweets and desserts. We all tend to relax routines during the holiday season: kids often stay up later and eat more sweets and snacks than usual. But we have a few tooth-healthy tips for kids that you – and they might not have … [Read more...]

I regularly get questions from patients about the different types of “cleaning” they may need. To answer those questions we’ve put together basic descriptions of both gum disease and the periodontal treatments that we recommend for each stage. You’ll be seeing more detailed articles on gum disease and how to prevent it in future … [Read more...]