My path I had really crooked teeth in my youth. A shy kid who didn’t smile much because I didn’t want to show my teeth. We were struggling to get by, but somehow my mom managed to start me in orthodontics. I was that odd kid, so very happy to have braces. It is that investment in me that […]
A better sleep. It seems obvious but if you are snoring or waking at night you are losing out on REM sleep. REM (Rapid Eye Movement) is our most restful and important phase of sleep. The result is chronic daytime sleepiness. Unfortunately, many sufferers don’t know what they are missing as fatigue is their normal. […]
I understand the thought saying “it doesn’t hurt” but waiting until is does can mean serious problems. This common refrain from my patients after I explain a problem I see with their teeth. Like cancer, caries (tooth decay) and periodontal disease often doesn’t hurt until the end. Fixing the ‘hurt’ is much harder (and expensive!) than […]
This past weekend my team, my family and I celebrated Harmony Dental Studio being open for 5 years. It is a true milestone in my life as well as my profession. Instead of recounting my entire journey, here are the ‘five fast facts’ about my life and the practice in the past half-decade. I started […]
Watching the filming? Come visit Harmony Dental Studio courtyard for your popcorn fix and enter your ‘smile selfie’ for a chance to win custom teeth whitening. Show us your #Smilesonset Steveston is a magical place in Richmond. I love my home and community. Every once and a while we get an extra touch of magic, […]
Obviously I’m all for keeping teeth. Straight teeth are easier to keep. This video kind of sums up my thoughts. I’m so happy to work with Dr. Matthew Witt in providing the best care for our patients. He helps those with orthodontic needs out of my clinic on Fridays. We are walking distance from McMath.
Maybe the connection between dentistry and artistry isn’t clear to many people. After all, my best works are never seen. I hide the edges of veneers, tuck my porcelain work between teeth and under gumlines. I change smiles, align teeth, put teeth in and take them out. I rebuild mouths, restore function, reduce pain and […]
A crown is a way of covering a natural tooth to reinforce its structure. Traditionally they were gold but now can be made of porcelain and match other teeth. Each one is custom made to fit your tooth, neighboring and biting teeth. With proper oral hygiene and care can last 10-15 years or longer. Here […]