RELAX!
We've all seen Steve Martin's crazy sadistic dental performance in the movie "Little Shop of Horrors" or heard a friend's over-inflated version of a bad office visit (usually involving a root canal), but going to the dentist these days really isn't scary! With all the...
Fear of Injections? Here’s a Magic Wand!
Many people dread the feared "needle" when they come to the dentist. Sometimes this actually keeps people from coming to the dentist for years, resulting in even worse problems. Many injections can be given painlessly, especially when a topical anesthetic is rubbed on...
Too Much of a Good Thing?
Most people know that for years dentists have been recommending fluoride as something which helps prevent cavities. It's in just about every toothpaste, many mouth rinses, over-the-counter and prescription gels - and close to 70% of Americans have it in their drinking...
Teeth White AS Snow – Winter Whitening Special
For anyone who might want whiter teeth we are having a half-off sale - our Winter Whitening Special. Just click on our Facebook icon to get the coupon. Oh, and while you're there, please "Like" our page if you desire. We'd love to get feedback on the site, too! Thanks...
How are all these Tweets, etc affecting our Health?
I just saw a fascinating video on TED.com - a very interesting website about the world. We use facebook, twitter, and a myriad of other ways to connect with each other. The very fact that you may be reading this blog shows one of those connections. We use it for...
Brush, Floss and Ballroom Dance Yourself to Health!
We are always telling people about the connection between periodontal disease and heart health, diabetes, stroke Disease, but did you know how great Ballroom Dancing is for these? Doc Knock had been doing ballroom dancing for about 10 months now and has never felt...
Experience. What’s it worth?
We were marvelling at how well our staff did their jobs and worked together when all of a sudden it struck us that this team has an amazing amount of experience and talent. Including the doctors and 11 staff we have over 200 years of experience in the dental field!!...
Worried About Gum Disease? Would You Prefer Cabernet Or Merlot
Worried About Gum Disease? Would You Prefer Cabernet Or Merlot? For many years now scientists have linked the beneficial positive effects of moderate amounts of red wine consumption with prevention of heart disease and cancer. But now they have also discovered that...
ARE YOUR GUMS AFFECTING YOUR HEART?
Until recently most dentists tell you to floss and brush and your gum health will be ok. We even used to do that! But now the relationship between gum health and systemic disease is becoming a scientifically proven fact. Indeed, the bacteria under your gums are the...