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How Tooth Sensitivity Happens and What to Do About It

May 17, 2016

Tooth sensitivity is when your teeth hurt when introduced to hot or cold, sweet, and even spicy foods. Many people live with the symptoms of tooth sensitivity and don’t seek treatment. This is because most patients don’t realize that tooth sensitivity can actually…

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Dental Implants: Your FAQs Answered!

May 11, 2016

Dental implants are one of the best choices to replace missing teeth. Dental implants are extremely sturdy and look and function just like your real teeth. They are often placed, but always restored, by your dentist in Asheville, Dr. Saunders, and…

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How Coffee Affects Your Smile

April 26, 2016

Are you part of the 54% of Americans who drink coffee every day? If so, you’re probably pretty attached to your morning cup of joe. Besides being warm and tasty, coffee gives many people that caffeine boost they just can’t kick…

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You May Soon Be Able to Replace Enamel

April 19, 2016

You’ve heard it said by your dentist in Asheville you can’t replace your tooth enamel once it’s lost. Enamel is that shiny, protective coating over your teeth. Enamel does a lot more than just make your teeth shiny. It protects your teeth…

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Is Local Anesthesia Safe for Pregnant Women?

April 12, 2016

During your pregnancy, you do everything you can to protect your baby and encourage his or her healthy growth. However, what happens when you need dental work while carrying your child? Previously, anesthesia use was thought to be best avoided by…

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Bringing Kids the Message of Good Dental Health

March 10, 2013

Teeth they come in handy when you chew or smile. Kindergartners at a local Asheville elementary school found out all about teeth when Dr. Steve Saunders visited their school bringing the message of good dental health, as part of the National Children’s…

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Asheville Dentist Fall Recipe

October 4, 2012

The all-American favorite apple pie begins with firm, crisp, slightly tart apples. And the best place to buy them is just a few minutes drive from our Asheville dental office. On a recent September day, I drove to a Hendersonville apple orchard to…

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Asheville Family Dentists Give Back

August 25, 2012

The on-going recession and slow recovering economy has left many North Carolinians without a safety net. That’s what we heard on a Saturday in early August as we the Saunders Family Dental team took our time, education, and talents to a two day dental clinic…

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Teeth Whitening Specials for Asheville Brides

August 12, 2012

Make your smile as brilliant as a Western North Carolina summer! Every bride needs a beautiful smile for her big day. Take advantage of the special teeth-whitening offer going on this month at Saunders Family Dental Practice. Brides, receive a 50 percent…

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Dental Development in Children

August 12, 2012

Dental Discovery New teeth are one aspect of early life that let you know your child is growing and developing. All kids grow and change at different rates and the same is true about tooth development. Tooth development begins before a…

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Welcome to the Asheville Family Dentist Blog!

July 21, 2012

Thank you for taking the time to visit the dental blog of Dr. Steven Saunders and Dr. Michael Saunders. Please check back often for updates on events happening at our Asheville dental office. We also hope to share important and interesting information about dental…

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