Did you know that between 30 and 40 million Americans avoid going to the dentist because of anxiety and fear?  Dental phobia is a common problem, and it prevents many people from seeking the dental care they need. Risks of Dental Fear For some people, fear of the dentist is so severe that it keeps them from getting even the[…]

Dr. Lauren Eichblatt joined the team of Designer Smiles as an associate dentist in June of 2016.  But her relationship with Designer Smiles began much earlier than that. The Beginning of a Beautiful Friendship In fact, her father was a patient of Dr. Marcus Haggard many years ago.  Both of Dr. Lauren’s pare nts worked in the space industry, and[…]

Did you know that dental implants can fail?  Every medical procedure carries a risk for failure.  Doctors of every kind have patients sign an informed consent stating that they understand the risks associated with a procedure and agree to proceed knowing those risks. An essential part of an informed consent is the explanation of these risks by your doctor, which[…]

Cosmetic Dentistry for Gums When we say cosmetic dentistry, we know that most people envision porcelain veneers or teeth whitening.  Usually, it is all about the teeth!  This week’s blog will focus on another very important aspect of cosmetic dentistry: the gums. It is possible to have beautiful, straight, white teeth in a smile that is not altogether beautiful because[…]