Dentures have been around for a long time. Their less formal name is ‘false teeth.’ The use of dentures goes back to 2500BC. They were found in today’s Mexico and it appears they were made out of the teeth of a wolf. Somehow, creepy vampire smiles keep popping into our mental image when we envision […]
Natural teeth have the optimal properties & structure to withstand the many challenges of the oral environment. Conservative dentistry preserves this natural tooth structure with minimally invasive restorations and procedures. A biomimetic dentist practices a special type of conservative dentistry that restores the function, strength, and biomechanics of natural intact teeth.
A lot of patients, friends, and colleagues have been asking us about plastic microbeads in toothpaste. Although there is no peer-reviewed research that measures the effects microplastics in toothpaste have on human health, microbeads are approved by the FDA and are in many products you wouldn’t expect including toothpaste, chewing gum, and face wash. Many […]
If you’re an avid wine drinker, chances are your teeth have suffered the consequences. Like coffee, drinking wine (both red AND white) can leave behind unattractive stains and have other negative effects on your teeth. Here’s why: