Monthly Archives: September 2010

There is a difference!!  Want someone to look at you and say:  Wow!  You look terrific–what have you done for yourself?  Or:  “Nice CAPS!!!”  Cosmetic implies some kind of contrived perfection, where esthetics is just looking great.  And real!! Esthetics is … Continue reading →

Good question!!  It depicts the beauty and solitude of the rolling prairie lands where I grew up in Eastern Central North Dakota.  I’ve mentioned elsewhere in this blog that I learned solid values from my folks and my other mentors in the … Continue reading →

Let’s visit structure and anatomy a bit to get a handle on conditions that predispose a person to TMD: Overbite: Bite your back teeth together and look in a mirror.  Do the upper front teeth nearly cover the lower front … Continue reading →

People often ask me:  “How do I stop grinding or clenching my teeth?”  Simple, but not easy!!  Grinding or clenching is a habit, usually surrounding stress release.  My usual response is:  “Well, we could do a pre-frontal lobotomy, but that’s … Continue reading →

Money pit mouth:  Every year, it’s the same story:  You maximize your insurance immediately, and there’s not enough money left in the flex plan to fix the difference.  You think:  “What’s the use??  My mouth is just turning into a … Continue reading →