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Practice Mission Statement

Our practice is the finest achievement of my twenty-seven years of dedication. I believe we have the very best my profession has to offer in all areas of comprehensive and complete dental care. Every member of my staff has the unique quality of truly caring about each patients individual needs. This synergistic positive energy is felt the very moment you walk into our "home".

Bottled Water: are you getting enough Fluoride?

You might not be getting enough Fluoride!

Do you Drink mostly Bottled Water?

Are you one of those people that can’t leave the house without your bottle of water? And is that the only kind of water you drink? Then, you need to know that most bottled waters lack fluoride which is commonly found in public water and as we all know; the myth that "only children need fluoride" has been busted.

Fun facts and Dental Jokes!

Dental Jokes

• A little boy was taken to the dentist. It was discovered that he had a cavity that had to be filled. " Now, young man," asked the dentist, " what kind of filling would you like for that tooth?" " Chocolate, please," replied the youngster.
• An elderly patient went to have her teeth checked. " Mrs. Hopgood, your teeth are good for the next 50 years." the dentist beamed. To which she replied, " What will they do without me?"
• " I came in to make an appointment with the dentist." said the man to the receptionist. " I'm sorry sir." she replied. " He's out right now, but..." " Thank you." interrupted the obviously nervous prospective patient. " When will he be out again?"

Dental Crowns

There are different factors that may contribute to erosion, cracking and breaking of your teeth, such as age, fillings or tooth decay. In cosmetic dentistry, crowns are used to solve these kinds of problems. Dental crowns cover the entire surface of the affected tooth adding strength, durability and stability.

Basically, there are three types of crowns: those made out of metal ideal for the back teeth; porcelain, recommended for front teeth; and porcelain fused with metal that are strong and have a natural appearance.

At Home Tooth Bleaching

Teeth Whitening

Hydrogen peroxide has been used for many years to bleach teeth. In past years, it was usually applied only by dentists, who used heat and/or light to accelerate its bleaching action. In recent years, a highly effective technique has been found that allows patients to bleach their teeth at home - although only when supervised by a dentist.*

The “at home” technique of bleaching teeth does not require heat or light, and allows you to monitor your own progress. The amount of color change depends on the length of time you wear the tray each day and the number of weeks you continue the treatment. The results can be unpredictable. Although effects may be noticed as early as a few days, many patients report that a minimum of two weeks is required to see a color change. Peroxide bleaching in custom-filled trays is thus the fastest and most painless method known.