From the Pro

Everyone wants pearly whites, but perhaps even more important than the teeth are the supporting structures below the teeth: gums and...

The last time you were in our office, did you get x-rays? Have you routinely had x-rays taken but haven’t had a cavity for years? Are you...

Whew, what a last couple months it’s been. It’s been an unprecedented and somewhat eerie time, but hopefully you have taken this...

If you’re anything like me, the past several weeks have been filled with a lot of uncertainty. Between schools being closed, to...

You’ve gotten an email from us, reminding you of an upcoming dental appointment. “What?!” you think to yourself. “I don’t even remember...

You've probably seen charcoal toothpaste in the healthcare isle of your local store or even seen an ad for it on social media. Charcoal...

If you follow me on Instagram you probably caught my recent story about a surprising patient experience. I had a 25 year old male that...

As many of my patients know, I had a baby less than a year ago. I was expecting a baby at a time when several of my friends were pregnant...

Gum diseases such as gingivitis and periodontitis are serious oral health conditions. Recent studies have demonstrated that patients with...

Do you have dull or stained teeth that are an embarrassment every time you smile? You’re not alone, as teeth discoloration is something...

A root canal infection is a serious but often overlooked malady of the oral cavity. It is caused by inflammation of the pulp, which...

Sporting a beautiful smile is what everyone desires. Hurdles to achieving an ideal smile include malocclusion, teeth staining, cavities,...

I was recently on my Instagram account, scrolling mindlessly through my feed when something caught my eye: an ad for a “straighten your...

As a dentist, I have unique access to a patient that other medical providers don’t have. I typically see my patients twice a year for...

Metal braces have been used for years to treat malocclusion. Though they are quite effective in solving some of the most complicated...

The headline sounds pretty dramatic, right? I couldn't possibly be serious...but I am. Having straight teeth really did change the...

Dental restorations help patients get their teeth back to their original form. Be it a broken or a chipped tooth due to an external...

You’ve found the Smiletheory blog page! Welcome! Much like my life which is a bit of a smorgasbord, I envision this blog covering a...