Are you afraid to go to the dentist?  Did you know that we are a Columbus Ohio sedation dentist that uses IV sedation dentistry to help our anxious patient receive the dentistry they need? Have you been putting off a visit to the dentist for years because you are afraid of the dentist?  Do you have undone dentistry that you are afraid to get taken care of?  Are you not really sure what’s going on in your mouth… because it’s been so long since you have been to the dentist? Fortunately we can help you with sedation dentistry to make … Continue reading →

April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month.  According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 30,000 new cases of oral cancerare diagnosed each year, and more than 8,000 deaths occur annually. The five-year survival rate for oral cancers is roughly 50%.  Early diagnosis makes a tremendous difference in life expectancy and oral cancer is 90% curable when found in it’s early stages. If you smoke or use other tobacco products it is import that you get oral cancer screenings from your dentist or doctor on a regular basis. In observance of Oral Cancer Awareness Month, the Academy of … Continue reading →

Columbus Dentist answers the whitening safety question I am frequently asked if whitening teeth harms the enamel on the teeth.  The answer is no.  I have been a dentist in Columbus for many years and have been providing tooth whitening for over 15 years, and I have yet to see any suggestion of harm to the enamel or any part of the  of the tooth.  The chemical agent that is used in whitening teeth is a peroxide based gel that whitens the  stains that discolors the teeth.   The stain may be on the tooth enamel or on the part of … Continue reading →

February is Children’s Dental Health Month! As a hygienist I see a lot of adults struggling to floss as their daily routine. As we all know childhood habits follow us to adulthood so be sure to implement flossing in your child’s brushing routine. The following brush and flossing video shows you how to properly brush and floss your child’s teeth. A little tidbit I have learned is when flossing my kids it is easier if they lay on the ground with their chin up so that I can do it properly and they don’t complain (whine) of their neck hurting … Continue reading →

Grandview Heights, Ohio dentist talks about how to save money on your dental expenses One question that we get asked often is “How can I save money on the cost of my dental visits?  Another frequently asked question is “I work for a small business that doesn’t offer dental benefits, which dental insurance should I chose? “ The best dental insurance is doing 4 simple things… Brush your teeth for 2 minutes twice a day(at least twice a day. After meals would be an extra brushing bonus) Floss your teeth everyday Visit a dentist at least every 6-8 months for … Continue reading →

It happens.  You have a tooth that flares up in pain occasionally.  You know you need to get in to see your dentist but you put it off for whatever reason. So it’s Saturday night at 3 AM and your head is pounding because of a severe toothache.  So what now?   For a short period of time you can relieve your dental pain by taking