Scared of the Dentist? Let Us Help!added on: October 30, 2017
You have a dental appointment early tomorrow morning…and you can’t sleep. You toss and turn in bed, you feel tense and can’t seem to relax, you start sweating, your heart starts pounding, and you may even start to feel nauseated. Does this sound like you? If so, you’re one of… Read More…
October is National Dental Hygiene Monthadded on: October 17, 2017
When most people think of October, we doubt they immediately think of their teeth. In fact, they might not think about teeth at all except if a piece of Halloween candy does some unexpected damage. That’s where we’re a little different. At our dental office in Highland Park, when we… Read More…
Do I Need a Dental Night Guard?added on: September 26, 2017
Dental night guards are usually recommended for patients who suffer from nighttime tooth grinding, also known as bruxism. According to the American Dental Association, bruxism affects around 10-15% Americans, so it’s a pretty common problem. While night guards are typically the treatment of choice for bruxism patients, our dental office… Read More…
How Do I Find a New Dentist?added on: September 12, 2017
Nobody necessarily wants to embark on the journey of finding a new dentist. But occasionally, it’s just what we have to do. Longtime dentists retire, jobs require us to move, and a variety of life’s situations sometimes make it necessary to seek out a new dentist. However, finding the right… Read More…
5 Things Every Dental Patient Should Knowadded on: August 30, 2017
The team at our dental office in Highland Park is dedicated to caring for our patients’ smiles, both while they’re in the office and in between appointments. We’re also focused on educating our neighbors about oral health so we can do our part in creating a healthy community. In this… Read More…
3 Reasons Your Child Should See the Dentist Before School Startsadded on: August 22, 2017
At our dental office in Highland Park, we believe preventive dentistry is the best way to protect our patients’ smiles. That’s one reason we always recommend seeing us at least every six months. And when it comes to the children in our community, we also believe in getting each one… Read More…