What’s A Smile Worth?

Imagine this classic American scene: a well­ kept house with a white picket fence. The fence sits perfectly straight and brilliantly painted, not a board out of place. That fence greets everyone who pulls up, making a first impression that’s not always consciously noted. Yet a crooked fence, an uneven post, or peeling paint all […]

Share the Gift of a Bright White Smile

\We are thankful for you, our valued customer, all year long, of course. But in this season of gratitude and giving, we want to be sure we share with you our feelings of appreciation. Like any healthy relationship, we want to say it, not just think it. We hope we can continue to make you […]

Are We Missing Each Other?

As the days of another year accelerate forward, we’re all aware that time isn’t slowing down. The demands of modern life push and pull on us from every angle. Deadlines at work and headlines at home, with a little personal time squeezed in along the way, write the story of our lives. The never-ending list […]

Dental Fear…Where Does It Come From?

Fear. Ingrained in our DNA there’s a protective mechanism that helps us avoid danger. It’s essential to the survival of the human race. Our ancient relatives wouldn’t be part of our family tree if they hadn’t operated with a solid dose of fear. But sometimes fear keeps us from healthy situations…like dental care. Rational or […]

Dental Sedation Making Treatment Possible

IF YOU’RE ANXIOUS BEFORE DENTAL TREATMENT, YOU’RE KEEPING VERY GOOD COMPANY. A number of anxiety ­reducing strategies are used by Dr. Dean and Tara Kois, but sometimes the only option that fits is the use of sedative medications. Fortunately, a number of possibilities exist in modern dentistry for every aspect of your experience.   NOT […]

Conquering Dental Fear

Finding professionals that take your trust seriously is the first step towards overcoming dental fear. Unfortunately, many stories drift around about bad dental experiences and uncaring dentists. In fact, that may be the only story you know from your own difficult experience. We know that helping you step out of that story and into a […]

Do you have dental insurance benefits?

If so, it may be a good time to use them. Most insurance plans expire December 31, 2015 and our schedule is already filling up! While dental “insurance” features different limitations and benefits depending on the plan, they nearly all share one feature: Unused benefits expire at the end of the year. Most plans pay […]

Could Your Child Be Going Back to School with Bad Breath?

Often we think bad breath – clinically referred to as halitosis – as something that only afflicts adults who never brush their teeth or consume copious amounts coffee and cigarettes. Truth is, bad breath can happen to anyone of any age, even those who brush every day. Bad breath has just as much to do […]

Think Outside the Braces to Straighten Your Smile

Have you or your teenager wanted to correct crooked, crowded or gapped teeth, but just the thought of metal braces gives you nightmares? Well, fear no more. New options in teeth straightening are like a dream come true. Advances in dentistry have cultivated new, covert ways to perfect your smile. Even if you have just […]