Dear Friends, My team and I work very hard to improve the lives of our patients. Dentistry allows us this opportunity and we welcome it with open arms. I get up every morning with the purpose of impacting lives in a positive way and am always looking for additional ways… Read More…
Make a Difference Today. This morning I read a great quote and thought it was worth sharing. “The world is not interested in what we do for a living. What they are interested in is what we have to offer freely – hope, strength, love, and the power to make… Read More…
“But Doc, Nothing Hurts…” It is a daily occurrence for a patient to ask me if their needed dental work can wait, because “nothing is hurting.” It is a fair and honest question. Human nature often gives us a lack of appreciation for things we cannot see or feel. It… Read More…
Had the privilege of hearing Dr. Mike Weber, Superintendent of Schools for Port Washington-Saukville, present to our Rotary Club on the topic of “Helping Children Build Optimism in Their Lives.” The students and teachers of this school district are lucky to have such an inspiring leader. It was an excellent… Read More…
Baby Teeth DO Matter! February is Children’s Dental Health Month and I’m proud that my team has been out helping children in our community know how important it is to keep their mouths healthy. Pam and Leslie have worked hard presenting to students at Lincoln Elementary in Port Washington and… Read More…
Dental Anxiety Makes Today’s Dear Abby Advice Column I was glad to read Abigail VanBuren’s advice in today’s “Dear Abby” column in response to a woman with dental anxiety. The emotions described below portray a story I hear almost daily. Those with anxiety need to know they are not alone… Read More…
Why Are My Gums Receding? Recently was asked this question. It is a very important question and one of the hardest to answer in that there are many factors that can lead to what we call recession of the gum tissue. Recession is a process where the gum tissues shrink… Read More…
A recently published online article from the Journal of Dental Research describes scientists growing a human tooth in a laboratory. By combining certain types of gum tissue cells with mouse embryonic cells, a tooth was created. Currently, dental implants and dental bridges are commonly used to replace a missing tooth…. Read More…
If we think of everything we have to do, we feel overwhelmed. If we do the one thing we have to do, we make progress. -Simon Sinek
Dental Insurance is not necessary to see a dentist. A new commercial from the WDA states that it is very important to see a dentist for proactive and preventive care, even if you don’t have dental insurance. I couldn’t agree more!