Dr. Ann and Dr. Lauren take more hours of continuing education than most dentists in the world.  Their commitment to lifelong learning is for your benefit.  They believe that by staying current on the latest technological advancements, the newest dental materials, and the best dental products, they can provide their patients with the very best dental care. Despite all of[…]

Last week, our blog highlighted one of the treatment options for our extremely fearful or anxious patients: IV sedation.  This new option at Designer Smiles allows a patient to sleep throughout their entire appointment, missing any anxiety-inducing sights and sounds. This week, our blog highlights another special offering at Designer Smiles for anxious patients: our very own therapy dog. What[…]

At Designer Smiles, we know that many people are so afraid of the dentist that they can’t sleep the night before a visit.  Some people avoid the dentist altogether.  Extreme fear and anxiety about dental work keeps many people away from the dentist.  This can lead to extensive dental problems over time because they are not caught early enough for[…]

This is the time of year when many students leave their parents’ homes and head off to college.  Being on their own for the first time is exciting and also a little bit scary.  They meet new people, make new friends, and learn new things. They also set new routines and create new habits, not all of which are necessarily[…]