There are a variety of different materials that dentists use to fix teeth. Last time you were in for your dental appointment, you may have heard words thrown around like: composite, amalgam, silver-filling, or porcelain. In this blog post Dr. Lara Seidman (general dentistry) and Dr. Melanie Newman (pediatric dentistry) have broken down the differences […]
Read MorePosted on October 19, 2021
Posted on May 17, 2021
Dental Care in the Time of COVID-19
Have you been delaying your dental cleaning in efforts to minimize outings and protect you and your loved ones from COVID? If so, you’re not alone! According to the CDC, by June 30th, 41% of U.S. adults had reported avoiding medical care due to concerns about COVID. While it is important to be careful and […]
Read More Posted on April 5, 2021
How the Fountainhead Dentistry Membership Plan differs from traditional insurance
One of the most confusing topics in the world of healthcare is insurance. While dental insurance is intended to make dental care more affordable, it often can make it more complicated. If you have the wrong plan, it’s also not much more affordable! Today I am reviewing some insurance basics, and introducing our insurance alternative […]
Read More Posted on March 5, 2021
Stress from COVID-19 in your teeth!
If you’re anything like me, the many stressors from the COVID-19 pandemic have manifested in both your physical and psychological health. Ranging from neck pain to “maskne” (mask-acne) to extra gray hairs – our bodies have been affected in different ways. Stress activates our sympathetic nervous system, releases hormones, and causes a fight-or-flight response. Over […]
Read More Posted on February 4, 2021
National Children’s Dental Health Month
Did you know that February is National Children’s Dental Health Month? It’s never too early to start thinking about your child’s dental health! Developmental stages that are imperative to your child’s future dental needs depend on their baby teeth. These teeth are important to hold space for the adult teeth, mastication (chewing), speaking and smiling. […]
Read More Posted on January 8, 2021
New Year, New Teeth
This year make the resolution of taking better care of your teeth. Your oral health plays a significant role in your overall health. Here are some small changes you can try for a big impact. See your dentist It may have been a while since your last dental cleaning and check-up. Sometimes when I have […]
Read More Posted on December 8, 2020
This holiday season, give the gift of whiter teeth!
Whitening is one of the quickest ways to improve your smile! It’s pain-free, easy to do yourself, and can be relatively inexpensive. Until the end of the year, we are running a special on whitening! Pick up one of our Opalescence Go kits for only $60, or receive a 15% discount on custom whitening procedures! […]
Read More Posted on October 8, 2020
Introducing the Fountainhead Dentistry Membership Plan
And how it differs from traditional dental insuranceOne of the most confusing topics in the world of healthcare is insurance. While dental insurance is intended to make dental care more affordable, it often can make it more complicated. If you have the wrong plan, it’s also not much more affordable! Today I am reviewing some […]
Read More Posted on September 10, 2020
Is Invisalign Right for You?
Many of our patients want to change the appearance of their smile, but also don’t want to go through the ordeal of traditional metal braces. As a general dentist who primarily treats adult patients, one of the most common things I hear people say is, “I’m too old for braces!” First of all, this is […]
Read More Posted on August 26, 2020
Summer is ending – enjoy the last few weeks without sensitive teeth!
Do you get a zinger in your teeth every time you try to enjoy ice cream or a cold glass of lemonade? Don’t let sensitive teeth ruin your summer diet! Here are the recommendations we make to our patients with sensitive teeth: Sensodyne toothpaste – and before you ask, no, we don’t get any money […]
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What type of filling should I get?
OCTOBER 19, 2021
There are a variety of different materials that dentists use to fix teeth. Last time you were in for your dental appointment, you may have heard words thrown around like: composite, amalgam, silver-f…
Dental Care in the Time of COVID-19
MAY 17, 2021
Have you been delaying your dental cleaning in efforts to minimize outings and protect you and your loved ones from COVID? If so, you’re not alone! According to the CDC, by June 30th, 41% of U.…