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Patients frequently ask us what signs or symptoms they need to be aware of, to know when to come to the dentist. Here is a list of the most common reasons to give us a call right away: Mouth sores, growths or changes that are not going away Jaw pain Swelling in the face or gums Worsening tooth sensitivity, especially if isolated to a...

As I think most of our patients are now aware, we have closed our office temporarily to comply with the state guidelines to help reduce the spread of the Covid-19 virus.  While I understand the necessity of this closure, I also want to let everyone know that I truly feel terrible that I am unable to treat my patients, especially...

Recently, I have seen some patients from other offices that have come in for second opinions.  They were all recently seen by other dentists and were told that they have extensive problems with their teeth and need to have root canals, crowns, fillings, extractions, and/or implants.  Sometimes the proposed treatments run into the tens of thousands of dollars.  After evaluating...

There are many causes of stained teeth.  Most people are aware that smoking and chewing tobacco are among the worst culprits. Also, teeth naturally darken as we age due to thinning enamel, changes in structure of our teeth, cracks (which pick up stains) and changes in the thickness (density) of our teeth.  Most people are also aware that certain things...

New Teeth in a Day- Reality or Fiction?  The answer is: a little bit of both.  Hopefully, you will take amazing care of your teeth, never miss a dental checkup and never need dentures.  But not everyone is so lucky.  Millions of people every year have their remaining teeth extracted and dentures made.  In recent years, some dental clinics have started to...

At Wahlers Family Dentistry, we see patients of all ages from toddlers to the elderly.  We love the youngest patients in our practice; unlike most adult patients they are usually happy and excited to be here!  Many parents wonder if a pediatric dentist is a better choice than a general dentist for their children.  The answer is a matter of...

I enjoy seeing my patients, when they have just finished an extensive amount of dental work,take pride in their new smile.  Implants, crowns or veneers can have amazing results, either by enhancing a smile, or restoring teeth that were lost for various reasons.  What patients often do not realize though, is that their beautiful new teeth should be protected.  For...

What additional training is required for a dentist to become a cosmetic dentist? This is actually a trick question, because the answer is none!  This is because Cosmetic Dentistry is not a recognized specialty by the ADA or by any Dental Board in the US.  It is essentially the same as if a dentist said they were a Friendly Dentist, or...

New Year’s Resolutions 2019 is upon us and undoubtedly there will be a multitude of resolutions made over the coming weeks.  Sadly, most of these resolutions will not make it past the first month or so, as we settle back into our normal routines.  Different theories exist on how many days in a row you need to do something before it...

School is out and summer is here!  The increase in vacations, picnics, pool parties, and family barbecues means most of us (including me) will increase our intake of lemonade, iced tea, soda, smoothies, and mixed drinks.  While nothing beats a cold drink on a hot day, the list of summer drinks includes many that are packed with sugar.  Here are...

Everyone knows sugar is unhealthy; terrible for our bodies and our teeth.   But sugars, in various forms, are in so many things we consume every day.  It is common knowledge that soda, candy, cookies, donuts, cake, etc. are loaded with sugar.  But sugars are also in products we might not normally think of, like pizza, coffee (if you add sugar),...

We are happy to announce to our patients that we have recently completed an upgrade of our record keeping system, allowing us to go paperless.  Previously, our patients’ health information was recorded on paper and kept in physical charts.  For years, we have taken X-rays digitally, but like many medical and dental offices, much of the paperwork was still kept...

How did you decide to become a dentist? I always knew from a young age that I wanted to go into the health care field.  When in college, to help me with my career decision, I volunteered in a few hospital settings, both observing and helping the staff.  After many talks with physicians, who were almost universally negative about their profession,...

People often believe that their teeth are healthy as long as there is no pain or sensitivity. The truth is that most cavities have no symptoms at all, until they become very large and approach the nerve tissue deep inside the tooth. By that time, root canal therapy or an extraction may be the only options. It is much better...