posted: Aug. 17, 2021.

Many of our patients at R Shawn Essey, DMD have been asking us about brightening their teeth lately, and today we thought we would discuss the options available to you Read more

posted: Aug. 10, 2021.

the doctor and our team at R Shawn Essey, DMD believe everyone’s smile should be a something they can be proud of. Most of us aren’t born with naturally perfect Read more

posted: Aug. 03, 2021.

Remember hearing about George Washington and his wooden choppers? Not his tools for cutting down cherry trees, but his false teeth. Actually, George’s teeth were made of ivory but were so Read more

posted: Jul. 27, 2021.

Coffee. Blueberries. Red wine. Tomato sauce. They might please our palate, but they are notorious for staining our teeth. Luckily, nature has balanced the scales for us! Here are just Read more

posted: Jul. 20, 2021.

Having a nice, bright smile can affect the way you look, and in turn, improve how you feel about yourself. With the help of the doctor to provide you with Read more

posted: Jul. 13, 2021.

Coffee is one of the most popular drinks in the world. Many people have a cup, or two, or even three a day. It’s common to drink it in the Read more

posted: Jul. 06, 2021.

The dog days of summer are upon us, and what better time for the doctor and our team to ask our patients about their summer! Whether you visited our nation’s capital, Read more

posted: Jun. 29, 2021.

Every year, Americans all over the world celebrate the birth of the country and its independence on the Fourth of July. There are countless ways that people celebrate and they Read more

posted: Jun. 22, 2021.

Many smokers believe that chewing tobacco is a safer alternative to smoking cigarettes. This simply isn't the case! In fact, smokeless tobacco can cause serious health concerns. Smokeless tobacco comes in Read more

posted: Jun. 15, 2021.

Oral-systemic health is the idea that oral health is a critical and interconnected component to a patient’s overall health and well-being. Studies show that people who have poor oral health Read more