When my brother turned 16, my parents decided it was time to start thinking about braces. I had just finished a long and arduous 4-year relationship with braces myself. Of course my brother, as susceptible to advertisement as he is, mentioned that he was interested in getting Invisalign, instead of the imposing metal brackets he…
Everyone loves a bright smile and most people are satisfied with the sparkle they get from regular cleanings at the dentist and daily oral hygiene. However for those who want to have a smile that looks brighter, there are a variety of products and procedures available to help improve the appearance of their teeth. Some…
I am always amused by patients surprise when they are told during a dental exam that they have a carious cavity. What do you mean I have a cavity? Or, how come I have a cavity? As if I am making it up or worst I created the cavity in their mouth. A short inquiry…
Answering An Invisalign Question From An Interested Patient Doc, How long does Invisalign actually take for most patients? I have mildly crooked front teeth I’d like to correct…and I’m considering Invisalign to accomplish this. Thanks, Laura Hi Laura, It depends on the amount of orthodontic correction needed. In most cases, 10 to 12 months…
If you are like my patients and you follow carefully your dentist’ advice, you floss daily and use your toothbrush twice daily. But do you really know what you are doing? Proper brushing should last two minutes. Unfortunately, most adults do not brush anywhere that long. To fully have an understanding for the time involved,…
Recently I was talking to a friend about some of the dental services Midtown Dentistry offered and I mentioned onlay. She was very quick to note that not everyone knew what an onlay was and suggested I make ‘onlay’ the subject of the blog for this month. Prior to writing this blog post, I decided…
Dr. Saint Jean, Dr. Saint Jean, I think he is dead…….. I think he is dead! My heart sank when I heard these words; I remember the day very well. It was a beautiful morning. I had recently moved to Charlotte and had been working as an associate in a dental practice in town. I…
Dear Readers, The topic for this month was supposed to be “Medical history in the dental office”, however I decided to change it and address the American Dental Association’s topic of the month: Oral Cancer Oral cancer is cancer which develops in the mouth. It usually involves most commonly the tongue and the floor of…
The goal of your dental insurance benefit plans is to help offset the costs associated with dental care. Your plan may not cover the total cost of your bill. Most plans typically cover between 50 and 80 percent of the cost of specific dental services. Like medical insurance plans, dental insurance plans can be categorized…
There are many methods of teeth whitening, some tried and true, others may have been failures. Make sure that whatever you choose as a method for your teeth whitening that you do your research. Some household remedies have side effects and other products on the market aren’t effective as they claim to be. Consider the…