My Blog - General and Cosmetic Dentist

Is a Lost Tooth a Lost Cause?
posted: Jul. 13, 2021.

We’re used to seeing athletes wearing mouthguards at practice or play, because dental trauma is one of the most common (and predictable) sports injuries. But it’s not just athletes who Read more
Gum Disease Could Impact More Than Your Oral Health
posted: Jul. 12, 2021.

Preventing periodontal (gum) disease not only preserves your teeth and gums, it might also benefit the rest of your health. There's growing evidence that gum disease has links to Read more
Summer Sports and Mouthguards
posted: Jul. 06, 2021.

School’s out and you’ve emptied your gym locker until next fall. But while you’re stowing away the football gear, the basketball warm-ups, the field hockey sticks, and all the other Read more
A Routine Dental Procedure Saves This MLB Standout's Broken Tooth
posted: Jul. 02, 2021.

During this year's baseball spring training, Minnesota Twins center fielder Byron Buxton got into a row with a steak dinner—and the beefsteak got the better of it. During his Read more
Happy Fourth of July!
posted: Jun. 29, 2021.

Happy Independence Day from the doctor and team! The Fourth of July celebrations in America may have changed a lot over the years, but there is no doubt that we Read more
Healthy Diet, Healthier Gums?
posted: Jun. 22, 2021.

Since gum disease is one of the most common adult diseases, it’s no wonder the doctor and our team stress the importance of prevention. Effective brushing and flossing, regular dental Read more
Here are a Few Options for Managing Dental Treatment Costs
posted: Jun. 22, 2021.

In an ideal world, your family's dental needs would mesh seamlessly with the family budget. Alas, it's not always that way, and it can often be a head scratcher Read more
Why Visiting the Emergency Room for Your Dental Problem isn’t a Good Idea
posted: Jun. 15, 2021.

Emergency rooms are for emergencies, so before you head to the hospital because of a dental problem, you need to ask yourself this question: Is what you're experiencing really a Read more
CT Imaging Technology Can Improve Outcomes for Complex Dental Problems
posted: Jun. 12, 2021.

The mouth is a crowded place with nerves, blood vessels and sinus cavities sharing common space with the teeth and gums. Although important in their own right, these structures Read more
Although It Sounds Exotic, This Mouth Sore Isn't a Big Concern
posted: Jun. 02, 2021.

Most of what goes on inside our mouths—good or bad—is fairly predictable. But every now and then, people encounter something out of the ordinary. A good example is lichen Read more
AGT's Simon Cowell Updates His Smile With Veneers and So Can You!
posted: May 23, 2021.

It's been a rough year for all of us, but especially for Simon Cowell. The famous entrepreneur and brutally honest talent judge on American Idol and America's Got Talent Read more
3 Seasons of a Woman's Life That Could Present New Oral Health Challenges
posted: May 13, 2021.

May 9-15 is National Women's Health Week, which begins each year on Mother's Day. It's an important opportunity to focus on the unique health challenges women face, and ways Read more
You May Not Need Permanent Tooth Alteration With These Ultra-Thin Veneers
posted: May 03, 2021.

If you're looking for a cosmetic enhancement with a “light” touch, you can't beat dental veneers. These custom-made wafers of dental porcelain are bonded to the front of teeth Read more
Evidence Mounting That Vaping is Hazardous to Your Oral Health
posted: Apr. 23, 2021.

It wasn't too many years ago that e-cigarettes were promoted as a healthier alternative to traditional cigarettes. “Vaping” was in and “smoking” was out. But vaping's recent link with certain Read more
As Antetokounmpo Knows, Even an NBA Star Can Be Sidelined by a Toothache
posted: Apr. 13, 2021.

The NBA's reigning MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo may seem unstoppable, but he proved no match for a troubled tooth. Antetokounmpo, the self-proclaimed “Greek Freak,” missed one of the final three Read more
4 Ways Alcohol Could Affect Your Oral Health
posted: Apr. 03, 2021.

Fermented and distilled beverages have been a part of human culture for millennia. They help us celebrate the joys of life and the companionship of family and friends. But Read more

Lee V. Farkas, DDS

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