Many well intentioned, super anxious parents come to see me in the dental office after they have had their first baby and have been bombarded with mommy blog after mommy blog of expected dates and ‘what to do/not to do’ of parenting. Being a new mom myself, I understand how overwhelming this can be. There [...]

Dental Products Report publishes a yearly report on the top 25 women in dentistry. This year, our very own Dr. Sabbahi earned one of the top spots. As part of the award, they asked Dr. Sabbahi several questions that they hope will inspire the next generation of women in dentistry, or any path they choose. Interview [...]

This is a question we get a lot at our dental office due to the dark unappealing esthetics of the material and some discussions on mercury toxicity. What are silver fillings made of? Silver fillings are made of Amalgam. The word amalgam can mean a mixture or blend. In the case of dentistry, an Amalgam [...]

Have you ever wondered why some dentists will tell you that you have cavities that need to be filled while others will tell you to just ‘watch’ them? This could be due to many different reasons that we will get into shortly. First let us go over a few basic concepts. Tooth Structure Any healthy [...]

Many patients I talk to are confused and sometimes even frustrated with their Dental Insurance. The main reason for this is dental insurance doesn't actually work the way most people think. When we think of other types of insurance (car, house, electronics, etc) we mostly purchase the it to protect us from large unexpected expenses [...]

Bleeding gums is a sign that you are not brushing your teeth correctly. When we eat, food is pushed between our teeth and gums. If the food is small enough that you do not feel anything, it is usually ignored. Brushing and flossing correctly is intended to remove food from between the teeth. However, brushing or flossing [...]

During the last two decades the number of tooth whitening products on the market have increased significantly. With so many options out there, it can be hard to find the one that’s best for you. When choosing an option for ‘whitening’ there are many things we need to consider.  First of all, how sensitive are [...]

Getting your wisdom teeth removed often causes a lot of anxiety to the average dental patient. The idea of having teeth pulled, and spending the following days looking like a chipmunk, with your cheeks swollen, often sends patients running. This will generally delay the appointment until the patient returns in pain or infected.   Before [...]