By: Dr. Elizabeth Eggert How did this start? Richard came to us first as a new patient last winter needing comprehensive care and a restorative plan to fix teeth that were breaking down. At the time of his first exam, Richard had many teeth throughout his mouth that had lost fillings, fractured or cracked and … Continue reading How a Smile Impacts Confidence – Richard’s Story
By: Dr. Elizabeth Eggert How did this start? Tom came to us first as a new patient last summer with a toothache after being referred by co-workers. At the time of his first exam, Tom had many teeth throughout his mouth that had fractured or cracked and he knew things were really broken down. Dr. … Continue reading The Importance of Records – Tom’s Story
By: Dr. Elizabeth Eggert What happens when many teeth start to fail and not much else can be done to save them? How can we replace teeth and keep great esthetics and function? This month, we share two patient stories – David and Norma. Both of these two are vibrant individuals who have been able … Continue reading All-on-4® Procedures – David and Norma’s Stories
By: Dr. Elizabeth Eggert When our patients have many teeth that have been extracted or are severely jeopardized, Dr. Elizabeth and Dr. Jeff have an advanced, convenient and very natural solution to offer. It’s called All-on-4® treatment and it’s a simple, streamlined way to restore a full arch of teeth. What do we mean by … Continue reading Advantages of the All-on-4® Treatment
By: Dr. Elizabeth Eggert As your dentists, Dr. Elizabeth and Dr. Jeff are dedicated to the care and upkeep of your smile. There’s no question that a good smile has a positive social impact. It’s also a no-brainer that healthy, clean teeth and good dental care improve your smile. However, did you know that the … Continue reading Four Fun Facts About Smiling: Great Reasons to Smile More
By: Dr. Elizabeth Eggert A hot/cold compress can provide temporary relief from TMJ discomfort but realigning the jaw and bite often requires a bolder approach. If Dr. Elizabeth or Dr. Jeff determines that your jaw discomfort is the result of TMD, they will create a customized treatment plan for you. More than likely this plan … Continue reading Types of TMD Appliances
By: Dr. Elizabeth Eggert In case you didn’t know, October is National Dental Hygiene Month! We want to observe the month by taking some time to introduce ourselves and tell you a little about the history of Eggert Family Dentistry and what we’re all about. In 2005, Dr. Elizabeth acquired an existing dental practice in … Continue reading Meet Your Hygiene Team
By Dr. Elizabeth Eggert Choosing the right tooth replacement method should start with an exam and a dialogue with your dentists, Dr. Elizabeth and Dr. Jeff. They are happy to take the time you need to understand the variables of your available options, including dental health, overall health, how long it will last, how long … Continue reading Teeth Replacement Options
By: Dr. Elizabeth Eggert There are certain situations at Eggert Family Dentistry when we need to collaborate with other physicians to provide the best possible care for our patients. Especially as we have worked to integrate more airway into our practice, many of you have been asked to seek out care with a board-certified ENT … Continue reading Reasons We Might Refer You to or Collaborate with an ENT
By: Dr. Elizabeth Eggert There are a variety of factors that can contribute to jaw discomfort. From chewing on hard foods to facial tension from stress, jaw discomfort is a miserable, often debilitating experience. While there can be many contributing factors, there are at least as many great treatments. At Eggert Family Dentistry, we have … Continue reading Pain When You Chew? It Could Be TMD
