Consider Dental Implants for Tooth Replacement
We want to keep our teeth. That’s really the bottom line. We want to be able to chew and talk naturally. This isn’t new; however for those who have lost…
4 Common Root Canal Myths
If you were recently informed that you need a root canal, chances are the minute you left your dentist’s office, you immediately began scouring the Internet for information on this…
Is there such a thing as a fun dentist?
Can going to the dentist really be “fun”? The majority of people will probably answer with a resounding “no!” Ask them to recall their experiences going to the local dentist…
Dental implants are the gold standard
Nobody wants to lose a tooth. This isn’t a new problem. Archeologists have found skeletons from ancient Mayan and Egyptian civilizations that had “dental implants” made of shells and gold…
Quality restorations depend on a good relationship with a dental lab
My name is Troy Phinney. I am a Dental Technician often referred to as a Master Artist. I have worked in the dental field for 32 years. I have seen…
A Gentle Dentist
A gentle dentist approaches a patient with an awareness that sudden lunges with instruments or aggressive hands probing inside the mouth are not necessary or appreciated. He or she has…
The Best Kept Secret in Dentistry: Brushing, flossing or check ups?
When I started dental school, the first thing the senior dental students did was corral the incoming freshmen and have us sit in “The Big Chair” to start looking for…
What is the Best Deal in Dentistry? Teeth Whitening
A few days ago, I was in an ornery mood when I walked into a popular Chinese restaurant on the Plaza. As in most Chinese restaurants, they have the white…
“Save the teeth!”
We will do whatever possible to give that tooth a chance to chew another day. Whatever the situation, that’s the first thought that crosses our minds when we meet a…