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Gaps are Meant for Pumpkins, Not Your Smile
It’s that pumpkin spice time of year when the leaves are aglow with majestic hues of red and yellow, and fireplaces are dusted off and turned back on to keep us snuggly as we sip our coffee and tea. And while you consider how to carve your pumpkin, consider the mouth...
Is Wisdom Teeth Removal Really Necessary?
We are creatures of evolution and are grateful for three significant evolutionary changes: opposable thumbs, losing body hair, and larger brains. An area that hasn’t entirely kept up with evolution is wisdom teeth, also known as third molars. Our ancestors had larger...
Dental Implants – Because Having Teeth is in Style
I remember going into my grandparent’s bathroom as a child and seeing their dentures soaking at night. Dentures were the norm until advancements in dentistry proved there was a longer-lasting and functional treatment available for missing teeth - dental implants. ...
Understanding Radiation Exposure in Dental X-rays
Wait, I don’t want that dental X-ray. Do you get a little nervous when you hear that X-rays are needed? While most people take getting X-rays with ease, some people have concerns about radiation and the risk of getting cancer from too much exposure. This is a valid...
Choosing A New Dentist Doesn’t Have to Be a Chore – Learn What to Look For
Moving to a new city is fun and exciting. But it can also be overwhelming, especially when you’ve got to find new healthcare providers. The pandemic created workforce shortages that are felt all across the U.S., including Bend. Long wait times to establish care with a...
Should You Remove Your Silver Fillings? This Dentist Says Yes, But for a Different Reason Than You’d Expect
Technology is wonderful. But the thing about technology is that it continues to evolve. Forms of toothbrushes have been around for over 3000 years, but it wasn’t until 1938 that the toothbrush that we are familiar with came into existence. I can tell you that brushing...
Always Be Learning – A Plea for Continuing Education in Dentistry
When you’ve been a dentist for 25 years, things change. That’s why staying on top of innovations in your field is essential. Most medical professions require Continuing Education or CE, and dentistry is no different, for the most part. When choosing a dentist in...
Celebrating 25 Years as a Dentist in Bend, OR
Living Dental Health: Customized Care with a Gentle Touch Many options exist when you need a new dentist in Bend, OR. And while it is good to have choices, sometimes too many can make the decision more difficult. We also don’t need to sugarcoat the reality that for...
The Connection Between Oral Health and Whole Health
The health of your body is directly linked to the health of your mouth. This is called oral health. And while most of us are good about brushing and flossing every day, others aren’t. That’s why we sat down with Dental Hygienist, Nicole Nolan, to get the dirt on how...
A Missing Tooth and a Bone Graft Goes Hand in Hand – Understanding the Importance of Bone Grafts to Long-Term Oral Health
Missing teeth are super cute in kids but not so much in adults. Thankfully, there are ways to replace adult teeth, restoring your smile to its former glory. But, before this can happen, you must ensure the tooth’s former home doesn’t collapse. In this blog, learn the...
Three Tips for Saving Money on Your Health and Dental Expenses
It is the most wonderful time of the year. It is the time of year for enjoying egg nog and candy canes and snuggling up by the fire. It is also time to make healthcare plans for the year ahead. Insurance is downright expensive, and the final quarter of the year is...
Why Your Chronic Headache May Be TMD and How Your Dentist Can Help
Dentists are known for making beautiful smiles, but did you know that they can also make your headache disappear? Chronic headaches, such as migraines, affect more than 39 million men, women, and children throughout the country and more than 1 billion people...
How the Heck Did Dentists Become So Scary?
When asked, “what do you want to be when you grow up,” most children don’t say, “a dentist.” Let’s face it, many people, and I mean many, have a love-hate relationship with their dentist. And that’s pretty sad because it takes a special kind of person to stare into a...
Ten Most Frequently Asked Dental Questions
Our teeth are pretty spectacular. They’ve been a part of our lives for decades. They help us talk and eat and kiss. But despite our familiarity with our chompers, we consistently get some great questions. Here are the top ten questions we receive. Is an electric...
Is Transparency in Dentistry Possible? We Think So.
Healthcare today seems shrouded in mystery and unknowns - especially if you’re a consumer. You think you will see one dentist and then get switched to another when you show up for your appointment. And all too frequently, those services that you thought were covered...
You Only Have One Set of Teeth – Keep Them for Life
You Only Have One Set of Teeth - Keep Them for Life Unless you’re a small child, your teeth are all you have. But as human nature has it, we often don’t treasure those wonderful gifts until they’re at risk…or are gone. A perfect example is a teen who never had a...
Not All Dentists Are Terrifying
Not All Dentists Are Terrifying Dental Anxiety, Dental Phobia, and Overcoming Fear Depending on a person’s childhood, their feelings about visiting the dentist vary significantly. Dental phobia, or a deep fear of the dentist, only affects around 10% of people....
Don’t Shortchange Your Health – Slow Down When You Eat.
Don’t Shortchange Your Health - Slow Down When You Eat. You’ve heard the saying, “You are what you eat,” but did you know that the food you eat and even the speed with which you eat your food has been found to have significant life-saving benefits. The French and...