Gerome & Patrice Family Dentistry Blog

Numerous studies show that a person’s smile plays a significant role when making a first impression. From first dates to job interviews, the appearance of your teeth can go a long way in influencing how others perceive you, for better or for worse. Researchers report that a beautiful set of pearly whites can help you… (Read More)

Have the many years of drinking coffee, tea, wine, and using tobacco products caught up to your teeth? You’ve always wanted a whiter smile, but can teeth whitening reverse heavily stained teeth? There are so many things that can contribute to teeth staining as well as several different approaches you can take to brighten them… (Read More)

According to the American Academy of Implant Dentistry, a whopping 3 million people have dental implants and an additional 500,000 implants are placed each year! This popular restorative procedure grew by nearly 7% between 2019 and 2020 alone, and it is widely known for its ability to restore the smile, bite force, and speech of… (Read More)

Before heading into your dentist appointment, you already know that things are going to look different. You prepare yourself for a virtual waiting room, social distancing, and contactless greetings. However, when your dentist comes in with a mask, goggles, and a face shield, you find yourself thinking, “Is that really necessary?” According to the Centers… (Read More)

Dental teams have always worked hard to make sure that their offices are completely sterile and pristine. Even outside of the COVID-19 pandemic, dental offices adhere to the standards set by organizations like the CDC and OSHA to keep patients safe. Now that offices are starting to re-open, dental professionals are holding themselves to even… (Read More)