Top Five Reasons to Choose Veneers
- updated: Oct. 17, 2023
If you notice every imperfection in your smile and you are aiming for a more ideal-looking smile, veneers might be for you. Veneers are common tools in cosmetic dentistry for Read More
Teeth Grinding: Not just a bad habit, but a dental concern
- updated: Oct. 10, 2023
Perhaps you don't even know you grind your teeth. Maybe a spouse or loved one woke you up in the middle of the night and made you aware of what Read More
What's on your fall reading list?
- updated: Oct. 03, 2023
How better to spend the fall months than inside by the fireplace with a warm cup of cider and a book in hand? the doctor and our team at Shapiro Read More
Flossing Fact or Flossing Fiction?
- updated: Sep. 26, 2023
Somewhere in a bathroom drawer or medicine cabinet, we all have one—that little plastic dental floss dispenser. And whether you use your floss every day (yay!), or have completely forgotten Read More
Need Another Reason to Stop Biting Your Nails?
- updated: Sep. 19, 2023
Painful nails and cuticles, ruined manicures, reluctance to shake hands—there are so many good reasons to overcome the nail biting habit. But did you know that biting your nails is Read More
Ouch! Are You Biting Your Cheeks More Often?
- updated: Sep. 12, 2023
You’re biting into something delicious, and, Ouch! You bite into something you didn’t mean to—the inside of your tender cheek. Painful moments like this happen every now and again. But if Read More
Summer Smiles
- updated: Sep. 05, 2023
The “Back to School” ads are out already? Halloween candy’s showing up in stores? Just a minute—summer isn’t quite over yet! While the days are still warm, let’s look at Read More
How do I know if I need a root canal?
- updated: Aug. 29, 2023
Tooth decay affects everyone, with studies reporting that 92% of adults have had a cavity at one point in their lifetime. In more serious instances of tooth decay, however, the Read More
Tooth-Colored Fillings
- updated: Aug. 22, 2023
Once upon a time, silver fillings ruled in dental offices everywhere. For a long time, they were the only option dentists used to close off the spaces on teeth where Read More
Three Reasons We're Fans of Fluoride
- updated: Aug. 15, 2023
Why all the fuss about fluoride? Your dentist recommends it, your toothpaste is formulated with it, most of our drinking water contains it. Just what is it about this mineral Read More
Is periodontal disease contagious?
- updated: Aug. 08, 2023
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, half of adults age 30 and over suffer from some form of gum disease. Caused by plaque buildup, gum disease is Read More
Your Toddler’s First Dental Visit
- updated: Aug. 01, 2023
It’s common for toddlers to be wary of strangers, but their first experience at the dentist shouldn’t be a scary one. the doctor and our team have five tips for Read More
Whitening Before Veneers—A Bright Idea?
- updated: Jul. 25, 2023
It’s time. You’ve decided. You’re going to get veneers. Whether it’s to repair a cracked or chipped tooth, to cover discoloration brought on by a root canal or medical condition, Read More
Tooth Sensitivity
- updated: Jul. 18, 2023
Most of us know that unpleasant feeling. You’re happily enjoying an icy milkshake with lunch or having a piping hot cappuccino break, and suddenly an innocent binge turns to cringe—your Read More
Can You Repair Your Tooth Enamel?
- updated: Jul. 11, 2023
There are lots of ads out there for toothpastes that claim to repair damaged tooth enamel. Can you treat cavities and tooth decay at home? Well, mostly, no, you can’t. Can you Read More
Summer Dental Health? Get into the Swim of It!
- updated: Jul. 04, 2023
On a sizzling hot day, there’s not much that makes us happier than heading to the water for a quick swim, some gentle laps, or even a rousing game of Read More
