Serving Farmington, CT for 20 years!

On 8/31/2001 I officially became a practice owner.  It doesn’t seem like it’s been that long and I certainly don’t feel twenty years older!  I never could have predicted the advancements in dental medicine, the expansion of my knowledge, the enhancement of my clinical skills, and all of the happenings in our crazy world. Yet, here I am practicing in the age of digital dentistry and living through a pandemic. When I reflect upon the vision that I had in […]

Why do dentists use prescription toothpastes?

  In our office we talk to people constantly about why a prescription toothpaste could benefit them. The truth is, most people need it for one reason or another and we always try to base our recommendations on our patients specific situations.  For some, it is necessary to aid in the prevention of cavities.  For others, it is to aid in the relief of tooth sensitivity.  Another reason could be to help with the buildup of plaque and calculus (tartar) that forms.  […]

Where is Dr. Nadeau?

If you have been in the office over the last few months you probably have noticed that this is a view you haven’t seen recently. So what’s been going on?  Where is she?  Why have you been seeing only Dr. Krause lately? The answer is…  drumroll please…  Dr. Nadeau fell and broke her wrist. {sad horn sounds} Yes, in late November 2014 Dr. Nadeau fell and broke her right wrist.  She was in a cast for almost eight long weeks and within hours after the cast […]

Dental Anesthesia Reversal. Use OraVerse to Get Rid of the Numb feeling!

FEEL NORMAL FASTER With OraVerse™ Most patients have experienced the discomfort of prolonged numbness, the uncomfortable side effect that accompanies dental anesthesia.  At our practice we’re pleased to share a solution for this issue – OraVerse™, which can help you feel, speak, smile, and drink normally in approximately half the time after receiving local anesthetic. Usually, numbness after dental procedures can last for up to five hours following the treatment. This often causes embarrassment, as well as an unpleasant sensation […]