Beyond Straight Teeth – The Value of Orthodontics

Orthodontics can make a huge difference in a person’s life by treating irregularities in the teeth and jaws. Not only will it help straighten your smile – which will make you look and feel great – but it also helps align your bite and your jaws for better function.

We all know it’s important to brush twice and floss daily. For some parents this can be a battle, and for others it’s a breeze. But it’s not all about brushing – check out my top 5 tips for protecting your child’s smile:

For me, New Year’s resolutions are all about goal setting. I love that feeling of accomplishment when I can make something happen. For most of us, New Year’s resolutions are about health, fitness, and diet. Basically, quitting all our “bad” habits and creating new “good” habits. Might I suggest that in 2018 you focus on doing something for yourself?! Something that doesn’t involve giving anything up or starting some crazy new fad diet that you’ll be sick of by February. I’m thinking New Year, New Smile!

We all make plans over the holidays – but no one plans for a dental emergency! So, let’s look at how to handle the most common dental emergencies, just in case!

What is hypnosis? Experts can’t agree but we know that clinical hypnosis has been used in medicine and dentistry for decades as a way to manage pain, anxiety, and enhance healing and reduce post-op complications. Check out the video below to hear about my experience training to perform clinical hypnosis!

Ever wondered what the difference was between silver and white dental fillings? Are amalgam fillings safe? What else is out there? Check out my video to find out!

Do you know how to get the most out of your insurance plan? Let us help!

Halloween is on the Horizon!

April is Oral Cancer Month! This post is the first in a series talking about oral cancer – what you need to know and why it’s important to be screened by a dentist.

I’ve found it – the thing that’s going to change the way we treat cavities, especially in children. And I’m SO excited to introduce it at Horizon Dental.