If sitting in a dentist’s chair sounds terrifying or maybe even impossible, you might suffer from fear of the dentist. Dentophobia is more common than most people think, affecting 36% of the USA’s population. As much as 12% suffer from extreme dental anxiety! Whether your fear stems from a previous dental experience or you are Read More

If you’ve been to a dental office even once in your life, you have likely heard the word fluoride. More specifically, you might have been given a fluoride treatment and told not to eat or drink anything for at least thirty minutes.  But have you ever wondered what fluoride is? Or what it does? Or Read More

Did you know that roughly 13% of all kids in the USA are suffering from undiagnosed dental caries (cavities)? It’s true! The Center for Disease Control tells us that not only that, but roughly a quarter of all adults have untreated dental caries as well!  While the fact that 86% of all children have seen Read More

Much like it sounds, a gummy smile, or (as we like to call it around the office) excessive gingival display, is a condition in which the smile reveals an excess of gum tissue above the teeth. Gummy smiles are a common concern among our patients here at the Germantown Dental Group, and, we’re happy to Read More

No one wants to deal with a missing tooth or teeth. We get it! It’s embarrassing, or it feels like a hassle, or maybe the offending tooth was a back molar that you don’t even notice. Why bother replacing it?  Well, we at Germantown Dental Group asked Dr. Whittemore and Dr. Gruen to sit down Read More

As an adult, having teeth that are chipped, worn, discolored, or slightly misaligned can all make your smile less than ideal and leave you feeling unenthused or even insecure about your smile. Your concerns may not be significant enough to endure traditional orthodontic treatment with braces or aligners, but you still want a little help Read More

“Everything You Need to Know About Dental Implants”  “The Complete Guide to Building a Boat” “How to Fly a Plane” Wouldn’t life be easy if you could get all the information you needed about complicated things from one blog online? While that may not be the safest or most efficient way to learn to fly Read More

A successful dental visit isn’t just about receiving professional care but a comfortable experience every time you walk through our doors. Our Germantown Dental Group patients come back over and over because we genuinely care about their dental health. We know you deserve an experienced dentist that helps you feel empowered from your first appointment Read More

If you have an overbite, you are a part of the largest reason most people seek out orthodontic treatment. But did you know that you can fix your overbite with Invisalign? Traditionally, metal braces with brackets and wires and elastic rubber bands were the standard treatment for an overbite. Now, everything is becoming less invasive, Read More

We aren’t sure exactly where the universal fear of going to the dentist came from, but it has become one of the most common phobias in the United States. As many as 15% of adults struggle with fears of attending their regular dental visits. And while most people can overcome this fear and maintain adequate Read More