by Dr. Steve | Jan 22, 2013 | Recent News, Ask The Dentist, Blog
Many people with prosthetic hips and knee joints have been taking antibiotics before dental treatment on the advice of their Orthopedic Surgeons. They were afraid that the bacteria in the mouth could get into the bloodstream and infect the artificial joints, which...
by Dr. Steve | Feb 15, 2012 | Ask The Dentist, Blog
Let’s face it, dentistry is not cheap. While you’re likely to spend far more on cars than you do on your teeth and mouth during your lifetime, it takes more than pocket change to get your teeth fixed. So how can you save money at the dentist? First and...
by Dr. Steve | Aug 31, 2011 | Ask The Dentist, Blog
This is one of the most common questions dentists get, and it’s a good one. Our exposure to x-rays is cumulative over the course of our lives, meaning it constantly adds up and never goes away. Dentists have known this for many decades (long before we entered...
by Dr. Steve | Jan 20, 2011 | Ask The Dentist, Blog
I got an email from a prospective patient asking what he could expect as a patient. I’ve seen different versions of Patient Bill Of Rights which often center around your right to choose your own dentist, your right to be seen in a timely manner, etc. But I...
by Dr. Steve | Nov 9, 2010 | Ask The Dentist, Blog
This really depends on what the veneer is being used for. A veneer can as thin as 1/2 mm, or about the thickness of a fingernail. So if we are adding bulk and length to a tooth, very little enamel needs to be removed. But if a dentist is trying to make teeth appear...
by Dr. Steve | Nov 3, 2010 | Recent News, Ask The Dentist, Blog
When is the best time to brush your teeth? All our lives, we’ve heard it’s important to brush and floss out teeth right after eating. Dentists have been telling this to patients since toothpaste was invented. But some people in the industry are...
