How to Keep Your Teeth Safe and Healthy During COVID-19
With a stay-at-home order in place for the majority of states as a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, healthcare professionals are restricting or rescheduling routine services for patients. Dentists are being encouraged by the American Dental Association (ADA) and the…
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Are There Ways to Keep Teeth White Naturally?
It’s no secret that the majority of people would like to have whiter teeth. Your natural tooth color can dim as you age, leading to a less-than-stellar smile. Here, we take a closer look at why teeth stain and darken with…
Read More5 Ways to Have a Healthier Mouth in the New Year
With 2018 quickly approaching, it’s time to think about starting fresh again in the New Year. Last year, we talked about some of the best oral health improvements you could make. This year, we’ll be discussing how you can have a…
Read MoreHow to Protect Your Smile During Summer Vacation
It’s summer and chances are you’re packing the kids up for a vacation before school starts. You’ve got entertainment, clothes, sunblock, food€¦ did you remember the toothbrushes? Forgetting to pack your toothbrush can happen all too easily with all the other…
Read MoreThe Top Ways to Prevent Sugar from Ruining Your Smile
Sugar has an addictive effect that’s been proven to be similar to both cocaine and heroin. This substance can not only cause other problems to your body including increasing your risk of heart disease and diabetes but is hugely damaging to your mouth. It’s…
Read More6 Things You Didn’t Know about Tooth Decay
Tooth decay is a problem that affects the majority of people. In fact, 92% of adult Americans have had at least one cavity in their permanent teeth! With tooth decay being such a prevalent problem, it’s important to know how tooth…
Read MoreResearch Shows Skipping the Dentist Could Make You Unhappier
A new study published in the British Medical Journal shows that people who avoid the dentist, because of dental anxiety, tend to be unhappy and experience a poorer quality of life. This may be due to the fact that people who…
Read MoreWhat You Don’t Know about Oral Cancer and Why Screenings Are Important
Oral cancer will kill almost 10,000 people in the United States this year. Oral cancer can be a sneaky disease. Often, people don’t notice the symptoms until cancer has already progressed in the body. This is why getting oral cancer screenings…
Read MoreAsheville Dentist Fall Recipe
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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