When you think about your friendly Springfield dentist, the only exam that comes to mind is the thorough dental evaluation you receive every six months. Today, we want to offer up a new kind of…
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Tips for Managing Dental Anxiety
March 30, 2017
Dental anxiety. This is a condition that has existed for many years. However, it has only been “named” recently, giving patients and dentists the ability to bridge the gap that keeps so many from obtaining…
Take a Stand against Bacteria
March 15, 2017
Tooth loss used to be incredibly common, affecting approximately half of all adults to the fullest extent (toothlessness). Today, we have far fewer instances of complete tooth loss. However, tooth loss does remain a common…
Want to Cancel your Subscription to Cavities?
February 28, 2017
“Cavities are a childhood problem!” This is a statement we hear from adults who cannot understand why the issue of tooth decay has followed them into adulthood. It’s true; by and large, cavities tend to…
Getting the Bright Smile you Want is Easy
February 15, 2017
Tooth enamel is susceptible to stains in the same basic way that it is susceptible to decay: food and drink. What you put into your mouth will affect your mouth in some ways. Several food…
What your Dentist is Really all about
January 30, 2017
If you were to judge dentistry based on what a vast majority of the population says (“I hate seeing the dentist!”), chances are you would have bad taste in your mouth before you ever sat…
Tooth Replacement is Coming into a New Era
January 15, 2017
Tooth loss leaves you with one pressing question: “How do I get my smile back?.” This question goes beyond the desire for an attractive smile; it also encompasses your ability to chew, and to speak…
Let’s Start the New Year with a Plan!
December 30, 2016
When you think about making New Year’s resolutions, what comes to mind? Health and wellness? Greater professional success? Maybe you’d like to feel better about your appearance. Whatever the actual goal, the point behind making…
Sidestep the Stress of the Holidays
December 15, 2016
Stress is something most of us would like to avoid as much as possible. It’s also not something we typically associate with the very merry holiday season. A large majority of Americans journey gleefully from…
3 Reasons to Consider Sedation Dentistry
November 30, 2016
It’s no secret that there is a common phobia amongst adults and children everywhere: the dentist. With thoughts of giant needles and maybe even an auto shop tool used to pry open your jaw, many…