Serving patients of Erwin, Jonesborough, and Greeneville TN Cavities are more likely to form if you have poor oral hygiene. Plaque, a sticky film that forms on your teeth when you don’t brush and floss your teeth frequently, includes germs that can harm the enamel. Cavities develop on teeth due to the acids that the bacteria in plaque make. It’s …

Serving patients of Erwin, Jonesborough, and Greeneville TN Even a little dental problem can be exceedingly uncomfortable. If anything within your mouth hurts, it might be because of tooth decay, gum disease, or an oral infection. No matter the cause, oral pain can seem more intense than other pain types and demands your attention. So, our Greeneville emergency dentists at …

Serving patients of Erwin, Jonesborough, and Greeneville TN You may recall your mother getting onto you as a child for biting your fingernails, or you may correct your children when they bite their fingernails. In either case, biting your fingernails is a bad habit. Although the habit may seem harmless, it can have adverse consequences on your oral health. That’s …

Serving patients of Erwin, Jonesborough, and Greeneville TN Repairing your smile is essential to your oral health and often results in dental restoration work. Unfortunately, there are a few permanent dental solutions that can last forever and most need repair or replacement due to discoloration, disrepair, or age. Fortunately, replacing old dental work can be an effective way to improve …

Serving patients of Erwin, Jonesborough, and Greeneville TN Root canal treatment is like a deep filling, and patients usually remain comfortable during their procedure. However, you’re likely to experience some discomfort afterward. Gum tenderness and discomfort while eating are normal but should subside within a few days. It’s best to know what to expect and prepare ahead of time so …

Serving patients of Erwin, Jonesborough, and Greeneville TN It’s no secret that too much of anything isn’t ideal, especially with sugar. Too much sugar increases the risk of obesity, diabetes, heart disease, and other serious health ailments. Not to mention, sugar can destroy your oral health. Artificial sweeteners have been available for years, with newer, better-tasting varieties like Splenda and …

Serving patients of Erwin, Jonesborough, and Greeneville TN Smiling invokes feelings of happiness. In fact, scientific studies prove that smiling boosts your emotional and mental state, especially when it’s an authentic, genuine smile. Additionally, smiling creates a profound impact on others that’s often contagious. Our Greeneville family dentists at Tusculum Dental Care share on the blog today eight reasons to …

Serving patients of Erwin, Jonesborough, and Greeneville TN Dental science has evolved by leaps and bounds in recent years. In the past, getting fillings and crowns to repair tooth decay meant using solid metal fillings or crowns. That was then, this is now, and today modern dentistry offers an exciting alternative to metallic restorations. By opting for metal-free restorations, you’ll …

Serving patients of Erwin, Jonesborough, and Greeneville TN Wisdom teeth usually develop and begin emerging around the teenage years or by the onset of adulthood. You’ve probably heard of friends or family members getting their wisdom teeth removed. It is one of the most commonly performed surgeries in the U.S. But you may wonder why so many people have to …

Serving patients of Erwin, Jonesborough, and Greeneville TN Dental phobia affects many people. You might even be one of them! But the chances are good that you have a close friend or family member that despises going to the dentist and avoids it at all costs. Unfortunately, avoiding the dentist isn’t a good idea. Dental visits are a way to …