I remember being a dental student, and a magazine article was brought to my attention about the Top Ten most feared words/phrases from a dentist. Naturally, “You need a root canal” was only upstaged by “We’re going to remove a little bone” ! Yikes! Although we laughed it off, it’s …
As a dentist, one of the most important things I can do is teach. Does that surprise you? It might, as most people’s experiences going to the dental office is one of “open wide”. Unfortunately, “open wide” will only help you so much. Because the dental profession has set itself …
The explosion of the types of energy drinks the past few years has been nothing short of amazing, perhaps giving the illusion that they’re even good for you. Have you read the ingredients? (Can you even pronounce them?) Do you know what they do? Sure, some people notice increased energy, …
When people hear the words “porcelain veneers”, huge dollar signs start swirling around the room, “Hollywood smile” enters the conversation, and the “I’m not worth it” thought looms ominously. Unfortunately, people who could benefit from this type of dental treatment usually talk themselves out of it. Yet, the benefits of …
When Little Rock Dentist Dr. Don Deems became the first and only dentist in Arkansas to provide FASTBRACES(R), he wasn’t sure how easily and readily people would understand and want this revolutionary orthodontic system, developed and patented by Dr. Tony Viazis of Dallas, TX. Soon after the first few patients started, …
What is a “bridge” and what is a “partial”? Let’s quickly dispel the misinformation that is out there, because the two terms seem to be used interchangeably by most people. A “bridge” in dentistry typically refers to a restoration that is cemented into place, and may have as little as 2 …
Lots of questions still come up today about silver fillings versus tooth colored fillings. Questions such as “Which one is better?”, Which ones cause me harm?”, and “What should I do?”. Let me first talk about silver fillings (known as amalgam fillings) which have been around proior to 1900. As …
Bonding and Veneers: Which one do I choose? People looking to improve their smile are generally presented with two different options if the color of their teeth is not the only thing they would like to see changed. One option is called bonding, a generic term used to describe the …
How do you deal with dental anxiety while in the dental office? My experience with most patients is that the anxiety that they are having mostly stems from the fact that they have had something that hurt them when they were in the dental office – and the thought of …
Dr. Deems, Dentist Little Rock, AR. Cantrell West Dentistry I’ve been a dentist in Little Rock, AR since 1987. I’m honored to serve such a wonderful community. Today, more than ever people are concerned about their health – especially with the wealth of information that is available online. Being an …
