There are five major reasons that people do not get the necessary dental care they need. They are money, time, lack of concern, fear and trust. Let’s take a quick look at each one and see if any of them fit you and what dentists often try to do to overcome these obstacles for patients.
Although you may think that money would be the number one reason people avoid ideal dental treatment, it is not. Even in these tougher economic times, money, although a significant barrier for many is still not the number one issue for most. Yes, dental care in some cases can be a significant investment. With insurance industry’s unwillingness to raise… (Read More)

If you are reading this column, the end of the world did not happen on December 21st and it’s time to think about the ways in which to improve our lives for 2013.
As readership has grown for The Town Common, I thought it was appropriate to re-publish this column so that new and old readers could benefit from this list. It is a great way to start a new year.
These 21 suggestions for success are authored by H. Jackson Brown, Jr. I have a framed picture of these hanging in my office and read them every day. I get comments about them all the time from people saying how much they… (Read More)