Our teeth play more of a critical role in our well-being than we may know. Our teeth help us function by speaking and chewing, and they also help with our confidence and self-esteem when we smile. But there are other benefits our teeth provide that most of us remain blissfully unaware of until there...

TBH, far more than anything else, I’m most self-conscious about my teeth. Of course, I strive for self-love and compassion every day. But I won’t lie—it can be hard to not pick apart my smile in the mirror or criticize every photo. Ugh. And while my identified “issues” lie more in shape and alignment, as a coffee-loving gal, teeth bleaching as...

Disclaimer: “All on 4” is a registered trademark of NobelBiocare By Derek Gatta DMD MS FACP Before dental implants, removable dentures were the only option for people missing all their teeth.  Dentures are acrylic plates that are fitted to your gums and provide the ability to chew soft foods, speak and smile.  They are certainly better than...

By Derek Gatta DMD MS FACP Dental implants are a game changer for tooth replacement therapy.  Previously, patients did not have great options for replacing missing teeth.  Patients usually received a dental bridge or removable teeth they had to take out at night.  Dental implants are titanium posts and are very biocompatible. A dental surgeon places dental implants...

Electric toothbrushes DO work! They help to stimulate the gums and give you a more effective cleaning. For example: With Sonicare toothbrushes the brush head vibrates at hundreds of times per second, with the latest models at 31,000 strokes per minute or 62,000 movements per minute (517 Hz). Brushing alone only cleans 70% of your teeth. This is why we recommend flossing! Flossing not only helps...

Our friends from Duct Doctors helped us by disinfecting and thoroughly cleaning our HVAC system to ensure clean air for our patients and team!

Health Pro Plus from IQ Air out of Switzerland We have invested in these state of the art units for every treatment room to ensure a safe environment.

04 May 2020 Dear Patients: We hope this letter finds you and your family in good health. Our community has been through a lot over the last few months, and all of us are looking forward to resuming our normal habits and routines. While many things have changed, one thing has remained the same: our...

Infection Control **New Procedure: Upon arrival to the dental office the patient will be taken directly to an operatory/exam room. 1. Patient Health Screening- All patients will be given a short pre-screen health interview. Their temperature will be taken. 2. Employees Health-Employees with a communicable illness will stay home from work. 3. An air purification...