Time Flies When You’re Cleaning Teeth
Many of you read Stephanie’s recent post about the history of Pike Lake Dental. As she mentioned, she began her employment there in 1998, and Dr. Matt purchased the practice in 1999. BUT … long before that … 1984, to be exact … a young, fresh out of school, wide eyed hygienist burst onto the […]
Are Dentists Typically Pack Rats?
In a word: YES!!! I pulled open a drawer in our office lab a couple months ago and found this note on a cardboard box containing a hand mirror. This is Monty’s handwriting. I couldn’t help but smile when I saw this – partly because I still miss Monty (who retired a year or so […]
Does Our Dental Technology Cost YOU More?
Absolutely not. It actually SAVES you time and money. I know that may be hard to believe, but let me explain… The technology inside Pike Lake Dental Center has changed over the years. We aren’t the same dental office Dr. Matt purchased back in 1999. We’ve slowly built our practice around technology, making us more […]
The Short Story of Pike Lake Dental Center, 1999-2018
When I started at Pike Lake Dental Center in 1998, I worked for Dr. Carter Johnson in the geodesic dome across the street from our current office location. Carter was ill with cancer the entire time we worked together. I remember him as being bald with a big smile, that he dry-brushed his teeth in […]
Thoughts About Teeth From a Dentist’s Wife
I often get asked about teeth because people know my husband is a dentist. Luckily, I rarely get the full, open mouth view with a finger pointing to a tooth in the grocery store. People usually save that treat for my husband. Trust me, that has happened before and not just once. All teasing aside, […]
Is an Electric Toothbrush Really That Amazing?
I’m sure you’ve seen television commercials and online advertising for electric toothbrushes that promise a superior clean and a fresh-from-the-dentist feeling in your mouth after using them. Is an electric toothbrush really that amazing? From my personal experience, absolutely! My husband is a dentist. I am extremely conscious of my teeth and I feel as […]
Breaking Down Dental Implants
Have you ever wondered what a dental implant is? Maybe you’ve had a tooth removed and your dentist has offered implants as a replacement option. In this blog post, I will focus on discussing the components that make up an implant restoration. Let’s start by explaining what makes up a dental implant. Wikipedia defines dental […]
“I’ve got TMJ.” • “We all have TMJ. Let’s talk about Bruxism and Occlusal Guards.”
Bruxism (BRUK-siz-um) is a condition in which you grind, gnash or clench your teeth. -Excerpt from the Mayo Clinic website, www.mayoclinic.org Do you wake up in the mornings with dull headaches? Do you consistently have pain in your jaw? Have you ever noticed yourself clenching your teeth when you’re concentrating or stressed? Do […]
Athletic Mouthguards and Your Athlete
Now is the best time for your athlete to wear an athletic mouthguard.
Because You Asked: How Long Do I Have To Wear My Orthodontic Retainer?
How long do I have to wear my orthodontic retainer? That question, itself, begs another: How long do you want straight, well functioning teeth?