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If you’re looking to straighten your teeth, you’ve likely already looked into your options. Traditional wire braces seem very effective, and might even be more economical than other methods. That said, you hate the idea of wearing unsightly traditional braces to business meetings, out to dinner or in photographs. So what do you do? Well,…

If you’re expecting a baby, congratulations! This is an exciting time in your life. And if it’s your first pregnancy, you’re likely starting to appreciate your own mother a little more! Pregnancy can do strange things to women’s bodies. And while you’re likely already (all-too) familiar with the common pregnancy complaints of nausea, food aversions,…

Happy spring! Did you know that April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month? While this isn’t the most positive topic for discussion, it’s an important one. After all, more than 40,000 Americans are diagnosed each year with oral cancer. With that many cases around the country, it’s super important that you know the risks and recognize…

If you suffer from chronic headaches everyday, you’re not alone. In fact, headaches are the number one pain complaint in the United States, and one in eight Americans suffer from chronic headaches. Many of these chronic headaches are caused by muscle tension – something you’re likely all too familiar with if you’re accustomed to stress on…

Springtime is here and that means that the summer sports season is right around the corner. Whether you’ve got a little soccer star, a champion homerun-hitter or a track and field enthusiast, summer is all about spending long hours on the field, the sidelines, the track and the pool. But before you help your kids…

You already know that Invisalign can give you that straight, beautiful, Hollywood smile you’ve always wanted. But you may be wondering what exactly it’s like to wear Invisalign. Well, we’re here to give you the details you’re after. Invisalign is a series of clear, virtually invisible aligners that gradually shift your teeth into the optimal…

Everyone loves to smile. And while having beautiful, white teeth is certainly a reason to start showing off your pearly whites, it’s definitely not the only reason to pull a grin. In fact, research shows that smiling can do more than win you Miss Congeniality in a beauty pageant or make for a better selfie….

If there’s one time of the year that your mouth takes center stage, it’s Valentine’s Day! But if you’re self-conscious about your teeth, mouth and gums, this can be a rough holiday. But not to worry; you can get your mind into kissable shape with minimal time (and money!) in no time. And that’s a…

When it comes to your smile, yellow is the new black – meaning that the color is likely to get you blacklisted. And even though you may think you never judge a book by its cover, the truth of the matter is that people tend to make reflexive assumptions about others based on superficial components…

When patients come to the office for dental implants , we always try to answer all of their questions concerning the results and the costs.  One question that comes up often is deciding if dental implants are worth it?  We try to suggest thinking about the following questions… Are you in pain?  Are your dentures…