What's your New Year's resolution? Most people choose the same ones over and over: To lose a few excess pounds, to improve their finances, or to try and find love or at least some new friends.   This year, why not make a New Year's resolution that is not only easier to achieve, but also c...

The holiday season is upon us and you know what that means? Lots and lots of holiday pictures!   From groups shots of friends and family during gift exchanges to close-ups with that special someone on New Year's Eve, there are bound to be plenty of photos taken this holiday season. &nb...

There are a lot of different specialties with the dental profession. There are oral surgeons who specialize in performing procedures on the teeth and gums. There are orthodontists whose main job is to straighten crooked teeth. There are even those who specialize in cosmetic dentistry such as veneers...

If you have recently changed jobs or if your current employer has recently changed insurance carriers, it's important that you let your dentist know. A change in your dental insurance can have a significant effect on your dental care.   When your dental insurance changes and you don't let...

Did you ever notice that everybody on TV and in the movies always has perfectly straight, blindingly white teeth? There's a reason for that.   Actors and actresses need to look their best because so many people are watching their every move. And when their images are blown up onto the big...

Root canals get a bad rap. Most people associate root canals with pain, discomfort, and long hours in the dentist's chair.   Actually, thanks to modern dental techniques and advancements in anesthesia and pain management, root canals usually aren't very painful at all. In fact, many peopl...

You may have noticed that the name of our practice is McCosh Family Dentistry. The term "Family" means that we don't specialize in one specific type of dentistry, such as pediatric dentistry, geriatric dentistry, or dental treatment for adults. Instead, we specialize in all of them.   The...

There are many reasons why you might be in the market for a new dentist. Possibly you are new to the area and need to find a dentist who is closer to your new home. Or perhaps your former dentist retired. Or possibly, you weren't satisfied with the quality of service you received from your old denti...

Your teeth are just as susceptible to injury as other parts of your body. But with proper dental care, restoring and repairing your teeth after dental damage caused by an accident or another cause can make your teeth better than brand new.   Because your teeth are inside your mouth and su...

When it comes to being successful in this world, the way people perceive you is critically important. There are some things you can change, such as the way you dress, the confidence you project, and the way you interact with others.   There are other things you can't change, such as your ...