We are all waiting for a lot of things right now.  Waiting for our favorite restaurants to open, waiting for a COVID-19 vaccine, waiting to find out what will happen with schools in the fall . . .  One thing you don’t have to wait for is Invisalign.  Now is the perfect time to start straightening your teeth with clear[…]

By now, you’ve probably seen the cute meme that says, “My dentist said I need a crown.  I was like, I know, right?!?”  While we don’t need to know why you deserve that kind of crown, we want to make sure you understand why you need this kind of crown. A dental crown, or “cap” as some people call it,[…]

There is a dental treatment gaining in popularity known as “all on 4”.  You may see it on dental practice advertisements or hear about it on the radio.  The name derives from the fact that this specific dental treatment replaces “all” of the teeth “on 4” dental implants.  In this week’s blog, we’ll answer the questions people frequently ask Google[…]

We wouldn’t be Designer Smiles without the cosmetic dentistry treatment of porcelain veneers.  Dr. Ann has created countless beautiful smiles, which translates to countless happy people, through this skillful treatment of her patients. What are Porcelain Veneers? A veneer is an overlay.  In dentistry, a porcelain veneer covers the visible surface of a tooth and is capable of changing the[…]

Are any of us ready for summer?  It’s been such a strange spring that we wonder if summer will feel any different.  Maybe we will notice the hotter temperatures and fewer Zoom meetings.  Hopefully, we will begin to resume social gatherings as well.   When we do, are you ready to take off your mask and smile? Quick and Easy[…]

One of the urgent dental problems we saw most frequently during our days of shelter-in-place was a chipped tooth.  Thankfully, Dr. Ann was able to provide urgent dental care to those in need of quick repair.  Because the severity of chipped teeth can vary widely, the treatment to repair them also varies widely. Chipped Teeth Requiring Little to No Treatment[…]

Many people are experiencing a higher than average level of stress these days.  Whether you’ve had a huge uptick in your work schedule and are crazy busy, or on the opposite end of the spectrum, you’ve been furloughed and are worrying about loss of income, you are stressed out.  The kids are home ALL. THE. TIME.  You have to work[…]

We are thrilled to announce that as of today, Monday, May 4, we are open for business.  We have followed both governmental and regulatory agency requirements for the past six weeks in order to continue caring for our patients with dental emergencies and, at the same time, do our part to flatten the curve.  We remain committed to protecting the[…]

In this unusual time when you can’t just pop over to see us about a non-emergency dental concern, we want to keep providing you with relevant information that can help you manage issues at home.  We are thrilled at the prospect of reopening on Monday, May 11.  At that time, we will resume providing excellent dental care for all of[…]

When people think of “looking old”, they usually describe wrinkles, lines around the eyes or droopy eyelids.  Some also recognize the lengthened, yellowed teeth, droopy lips and sunken face that accompany aging.  These problems can actually make someone look much older than they are.  And these are problems that your dentist can address with various dental treatments.  We will describe[…]