How to Know Whether You Should Get Veneers
August 31, 2021
There's one "Hollywood" white smile treatment that seems to breed a lot of curiosity: porcelain veneers. Here are a few basic pointers to help determine whether veneers are right for you.
by Mark Herman DMD Dental Excellence
Preventing Tooth Decay: To Rinse or Not to Rinse?
August 24, 2021
By the time we're adults, most of us probably think we've got brushing our teeth figured out. We've been doing it everyday for most of our lives, after all. However, there is one part of the process that many people get wrong: they rinse their mouths after brushing!
by Mark Herman DMD Dental Excellence
How Dentists Match the Color of a Dental Crown
August 17, 2021
Dental care is a blend of art and science, especially when it comes to repairing broken or decayed teeth with a dental crown (a.k.a cap).
by Mark Herman DMD Dental Excellence
Taking the X-Factor Out of Dental X-Rays
August 10, 2021
Dental radiographs, commonly known as dental x-rays, are one of the dentist’s most powerful preventive & diagnostic tools. They allow us to see potential threats to you dental health (like cavities) & plan treatment more accurately.
by Mark Herman DMD Dental Excellence
E-Cigarettes Are Still Bad for Your Teeth!
August 3, 2021
Electronic cigarettes and vaporizers have quickly become a trendy alternative to smoking, in large part because people believe they are safe to use. We’d like to send this vaping myth up in smoke.
by Mark Herman DMD Dental Excellence
Three Great Times of Year to Get a Teeth Whitening
July 27, 2021
Having a great-looking smile can change how you feel and act, and one of the easiest ways to make a big difference in your smile is with professional teeth whitening at the dentist.
by Mark Herman DMD Dental Excellence
Diabetes & Dental Care: A Quick Guide
July 20, 2021
With hundreds of millions of diagnoses worldwide, diabetes is a major concern for all medical professionals, and dentists are no exception. We know that diabetic patients need to take special precautions when it comes to their health care, so we created this quick guide on what diabetes means for your dental care.
by Mark Herman DMD Dental Excellence
Top Dental Health Concerns for Toddlers
July 13, 2021
Whether they're in the "Terrible Twos", the "Tantrum Threes", or the "Fearsome Fours", caring for a toddler's teeth is a combination of firsts and learning. Here are a few tips
by Mark Herman DMD Dental Excellence
How Does Numbing Work?
July 6, 2021
It may seem like magic to have a dental procedure and not even feel it, but how does this numbing process actually work? Let's take a look at the interesting science behind one of the dentist's best tools for patient comfort.
by Mark Herman DMD Dental Excellence
When to See an Endodontist
June 29, 2021
An endodontist is a type of specialist dentist. Like many healthcare terms, the word "endodontics" comes from Greek, and actually means "inside tooth".
by Mark Herman DMD Dental Excellence










