Sports injuries, accidents, and tooth decay are just a few of the reasons we might lose a tooth. Thanks to the miracles of modern dentistry, however, we don’t need to settle for having a gap in our smiles for the rest of our lives. There are a few ways to fill that gap, and one […]
Wisdom teeth removal is a major rite of passage for many in their late teens and early twenties. They post images of their swollen cheeks on social media, share videos of themselves acting loopy from the anesthetics on YouTube, and enjoy an excuse to drink as many smoothies as possible. But why do we have […]
By using these simple guidelines, your child will learn that modern dentistry can truly be a pleasant experience. The end result will be improved dental health, minimal future treatment needs, saving money and forming a positive attitude towards preventive health care. Never use the dental visit as a threat. This includes; “If you don’t brush […]
Most people will develop a total of twenty baby teeth that are gradually replaced by a total of thirty-two adult teeth. Sometimes those teeth don’t all appear, a condition called hypodontia. In even rarer cases, all the normal teeth will be present, plus at least one extra! These extra teeth are supernumerary teeth, and the condition […]
You hear all the time about the importance of brushing your teeth for two minutes twice a day, and you hear almost as often about the importance of daily flossing. What you probably don’t hear a lot is that, if we want to maintain good oral health and hygiene, it’s also important for us to […]
The right music can make even a trip to the dentist better. I have been practicing as a dentist in Laguna Niguel since 2015. Many of you know that I also practiced in Cleveland before that. Not many people, however, know that prior to studying dentistry, I was a double bass player. Most people, when […]
Routine Dental Therapies Will Never Be The Same. Everyone is buzzing about major advances in technology, from augmented reality to self-driving automobiles. And no industry is safe from the major changes that are coming our way – including dentistry. What we define as “conservative dentistry” varies from doctor to doctor. What we all know, however, […]
Congratulations on your decision to pursue restorative care [porcelain/gold crowns, porcelain veneers, inlays, onlays]. The decision for restoration is always a serious one, but I am confident it is the best decision for long term preventive dental health. What is Restorative Dentistry? Have you ever thought about how your teeth should fit together comfortably or […]
Everyone knows that they should floss more. We’ve even stopped asking patients about it, specifically, when they are in our office. Questions like, “how are you cleaning between your teeth these days?” are more frequently heard by our patients. Primarily because about half of them have had more success with other methods, but also because […]
A Habit of Excellence “We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.” – Aristotle Excellence is indeed a habit, and details matter. Call me crazy, but when the success or failure of a crown or filling can be influenced by something as little as the number of seconds […]