Serving patients of Erwin, Jonesborough, and Greeneville TN Your body changes as you age, which affects both your health and your appearance. This is why it is important to take proper care of your oral hygiene throughout all stages of life, so your smile stays healthy and beautiful for years to come. If you want to keep your teeth and …
How Fast Can I Get Rid of TMJ Disorder?
Serving patients of Erwin, Jonesborough, and Greeneville TN The onset of temporomandibular joint disorder or TMD can cause someone to seek the fastest remedy possible to get rid of the painful symptoms. Many people pose common questions like how many appointments are necessary for treatment or if their condition will cure when using an oral appliance. TMJ dysfunction is a …
4 Reasons to Show your Smile some Gratitude this Thanksgiving
Serving patients of Erwin, Jonesborough, and Greeneville TN Thankfulness is the foundation of Thanksgiving, and you have many things to be grateful for. From your family to delicious meals, taking the time to appreciate things in life goes with practically everything, even your pearly teeth. It’s easy to get caught up in all the holiday preparation and enthusiasm. Still, it’s also …
4 Ways to get Rid of Morning Breath
Serving patients of Erwin, Jonesborough, and Greeneville TN Waking up in the morning with stinky breath may be one of the most common things people dislike. The American Dental Association states that about 50% of adults have bad breath in the morning. Fortunately, bad morning breath is treatable. Therefore, our Greeneville family dentists at Tusculum Dental Care share on the …
5 Ways to get a Sparkling Smile for the Holidays
Serving patients of Erwin, Jonesborough, and Greeneville TN The holidays mean gatherings with friends, family, or co-workers. You may run into old family members or friends that you haven’t seen in years, and it’s natural to want to look your best. Or maybe you want to make a great first impression while meeting company executives at your office holiday party. …
TMJ Dentists Share Jaw-Dropping Facts about Jaw Pain
Serving patients of Erwin, Jonesborough, and Greeneville TN Pain in your jaw that seems to radiate to your head could be caused by your temporomandibular joint connecting your jaw to your skull. The temporomandibular joint, composed of multiple ligaments and moving parts, can become inflamed and create pain in your teeth, jaw, neck, and head. The debilitating pain, most common …
Is Invisalign the right choice for Everyone?
Serving patients of Erwin, Jonesborough, and Greeneville TN Getting a mouth full of straight, beautiful teeth is a common goal for men and women alike. However, since each person’s mouth is slightly different, the response to treatments will not be the same. Although there are pluses and minuses to both traditional braces and Invisalign, it is ultimately up to the …
3 Post-COVID Fixes for your Smile
Serving patients of Erwin, Jonesborough, and Greeneville TN Now that the COVID pandemic seems to be fizzling out, restrictions are lifting, mask mandates are ending, and life feels like it is returning to normal. But what about your smile? You can no longer hide it under a mask unless you plan on wearing one forever, which you probably aren’t. Cosmetic …
The Newest Epidemic Among Children, and it’s right under their Nose
Serving patients of Erwin, Jonesborough, and Greeneville TN Most parents take a quick peek in their kid’s bedrooms to ensure they are sleeping safe and sound before heading to bed. Except, what happens if you hear your child snoring loudly, tossing and turning, or their breathing pauses? These all could be signs that your child has a sleep-breathing disorder. Sleep …
4 Things the Pandemic Taught us about Oral Health
Serving patients of Erwin, Jonesborough, and Greeneville TN Last year was a challenging year for everyone. The coronavirus pandemic took its toll on humans around the world, and it even affected our oral health. Whether you found yourself binging on junk food to suppress COVID stress or finding employment again was front and center of your mind (instead of whether …