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Last night, I was out to dinner with my family and we noticed the manager speaking with an elderly woman who was slumping in her chair two tables away. We overheard him say to her companion that he was going to call an ambulance. After he left to call, she continued to slump in her… Continue reading

Before Dr. Andrea started in our office, she wanted to go to the E4D training center in Dallas. She knew we had been using the Planscan CAD / CAM system since 2008 and she wanted to know as much about it as possible. Before she left for Dallas and the 2 days of intensive training,… Continue reading

When is the right time to take action? What makes you take that first step in a new direction? How long do you think about things before taking action? We had a patient who we first met about 4 years ago. On her first visit, she mentioned that she was very interested in Invisalign. She… Continue reading

Airline tickets? Check! Mail held? Check! A neighbor has a key so they can feed the dog? Check! Hotel confirmed? Check! Vacation email autoresponder? Check! Bags packed? Check! Time for a relaxing lunch? Check! And CRACK! I think that was my tooth! We’ve all been there. All the plans are in place. Everything is set… Continue reading

In the world of orthodontics, there are a plethora of options to straighten teeth. Many misaligned mouths choose Invisalign clear braces, the discreet option for straightening teeth. But in some cases, traditional metal wire braces are more successful. When Braces Are Best For some, their misalignment is severe enough to require metal braces. Although Invisalign… Continue reading

With recent updates in dental technology, patients can receive crown restorations with just one office visit. Dentists and patients alike prefer same-day crowns for the many benefits they provide. Dentists equipped with CAD-CAM modeling, cone beam computed tomography, and an E4D milling machine can offer patients the latest the dental industry has to offer. These machines… Continue reading

As we age, our teeth become more susceptible to gum disease and decay. These factors combined with neglect can cause tooth loss. Without our teeth, the smile suffers both aesthetically and functionally. Tooth loss patients experience digestive complications as well as a loss of confidence in their smile. Fortunately, modern dentistry offers many options to… Continue reading

I was just at a meeting the other day and one of the people there, whom I’ve known for several years, came up to me and told me that his daughter is “graduating” from her pediatric dentist. He asked if it would be ok for her to be seen in my office. “Of course, we’d… Continue reading

When I started working with digital dentistry and CAD/CAM technology in my office, I was hesitantly optimistic. There were a lot of promises – crowns in an hour, easy scanning, easy design, patients will love it. There were also many of the old guard that poo-pooed the whole idea – it’s just not there yet,… Continue reading

With all the advances in technology, one question I am asked a lot is ‘how does that benefit me?’ Well, the answer can vary from not much to it’ll change your life. Dental implants and full mouth reconstructions can change your life. Using a different white filling placer may make our job easier, but your… Continue reading