2011 - Rejuvenate your smile

Start your year off right with Teeth Whitening! We offer in-office whitening with Zoom! Advanced Power, which takes about 1.5 hours total chair time. You can also whiten at home with our Day White system, for only 15 minutes a day for 2 weeks. Same results either way, but Zoom! seems to be preferred by most since it is fast and you don't have to wear their trays other than for touch-up whitening every 4-6 months for a couple of days.

It is amazing what whiter teeth can do for your self-esteem and confidence.

If you have mild crowding or a crooked smile, porcelain veneers can simultaneously straighten and enhance your smile. Sometimes this is marketed to the public as "Instant Orthodontics." I personally like to be as conservative as possible, so sometimes Orthodontia is still the best option, which is Invisalign in my office. Straightening teeth first will give the longest lasting result, as it is easier to keep your gums and teeth healthy. However, mild crowding and spacing can be corrected in as little as 2 visits with gorgeous, natural looking porcelain veneers or crowns. Come and see me for a free cosmetic evaluation. We can discuss your options and come up with a payment plan that fits your budget.

Christmas Morning with Dr.D's girls

Cute video from this weekend - just click the title. No tomboys in my household. They are girlie-girls all the way.

Bye Bye 2010

2010 brought a couple of milestones for me personally. One was my 5th year anniversary of opening my practice here in Redmond. That took place in October. AND, my oldest daughter Sophia celebrated her 5th Birthday on December 22.

Changes wrought in our office this year are numerous. We have implemented CariFree products in our office (www.CariFree.com), meaning we can actually cure the bacterial infection that causes cavities. We are selling WaterPiks from the office so we know when you leave you are taking big steps in improving your gum health. We are making Emax porcelain crowns with our new porcelain sintering oven, which are as strong as metal crowns. These are still completed in a single visit, saving you a 2 week wait and the need for a temporary crown. We can even fabricate veneers for cosmetic rejuvenation of your smile.

I can't believe how time flies. We have enjoyed the ride, with all the ups & downs. If these past five years are any indication, then the next five will go by even faster.

Happy Holidays to everyone, and have a safe New Year's Eve. We will see you in 2011!

Project Connect - Dentistry Giving back to Central Oregon's Needy

This past Saturday, I had the privilege to work alongside some amazing people at the Deschutes County Expo Center. The event was Project Connect (formerly known as Project Homeless Connect) and it was a great effort on the part of many local medical care providers, veternarians, pharmacists and many other organizations. All of this was provided to people free of charge. I worked in one of the Dental Vans helping people with severe tooth pain and infections, providing extractions. The line of folks waiting to be seen by dentists was probably the longest one I saw there. I worked from noon until six and some of these people had been waiting there since 10 in the morning. Everyone was SO appreciative of our efforts on their behalf, and it was truly rewarding to lend them our talents and training for one day. Thank you to everyone that participated and made such a huge impact on the lives of so many in such a short amount of time.

"I floss" Bumper Stickers

I had some "I floss" oval-shaped white and black bumper stickers printed up if anyone wants one. Just stop by the office and ask for one. They're only 4 inches long and look good on the window of your car, or anywhere else you care to put them.