by Dr. Matthew Lassen | Aug 20, 2026 | Sedation Dentistry
That racing heart before an appointment, the urge to cancel at the last minute, the sleepless night before a cleaning. If any of this sounds familiar, you are far from alone. Dental fear touches a significant share of adults, and it often starts with one bad...
by Dr. Matthew Lassen | Aug 19, 2026 | Dental Care
Bringing your child in for their first dental cleaning can feel like a big step, especially if you are not sure what the appointment will actually look like. Many parents start by searching for a kids dentist near me, wondering how their child will react to a new...
by Dr. Matthew Lassen | Aug 18, 2026 | Dental Care
You probably remember hearing “every six months” at some point growing up, but when life gets busy, those routine dental visits tend to slip further and further down the priority list. Months turn into a year, then two, and before you know it, you are not...
by Dr. Matthew Lassen | Aug 17, 2026 | Prosthodontic
You wake up with a dull ache in your jaw, a headache radiating from your temples, and teeth that feel oddly sore for no clear reason. Maybe your partner has mentioned strange grinding sounds during the night, or maybe you have noticed small chips and flat spots...
by Dr. Matthew Lassen | Jul 17, 2026 | Dental Technology
Replacing a missing tooth sounds straightforward on paper, but the reality is that implant placement demands a level of precision most patients never think about. The jaw contains nerves, blood vessels, varying bone density, and neighboring roots that all need to be...
by Dr. Matthew Lassen | Jul 17, 2026 | Restoration
When a tooth has too much damage for a standard filling but not enough to warrant a full crown, it can feel like you’re stuck in a gray area with no clear path forward. That in-between space is exactly where treatment choices get complicated, and where...
by Dr. Matthew Lassen | Jul 17, 2026 | Restoration
Replacing an entire arch of teeth is one of the most transformative procedures in dentistry, and if you’re researching it, you likely want to know exactly what the road ahead looks like. Full arch restoration, often called All-on-X or full arch fixed prosthesis...
by Dr. Matthew Lassen | Jul 16, 2026 | Dentures
Replacing a full arch of missing teeth is one of the bigger decisions you’ll make for your long-term health, and the options can feel overwhelming. Traditional dentures have been around for generations, and implant-supported dentures are becoming more widely...
by Dr. Matthew Lassen | Jul 16, 2026 | Emergency Dentistry
Losing a tooth is one thing. Figuring out what comes next is another. Whether the extraction was planned for months or decided in an afternoon, many patients leave the dental chair with the same question: What are my options for replacing this tooth, and how soon do I...
by Dr. Matthew Lassen | Jul 16, 2026 | Cosmetic Dentistry
Straightening your teeth as an adult carries a different kind of pressure than it does as a teenager. You are thinking about your career, your daily routine, how you will look at a big event or a work presentation. Metal brackets feel like a step backward, and you...
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