Serving patients of Erwin, Jonesborough, and Greeneville TN Everyone benefits from consistent visits to the dentist. That’s why the American Dental Association (ADA) recommends that everyone, beginning as early as their first birthday, sees the dentist once every six months. We understand that life is hectic, but it’s important to …

Serving patients of Erwin, Jonesborough, and Greeneville TN The word “hygiene” is used so often as another word for “cleanliness” that it can be understood if most people think it means “clean.” In fact, though, “hygiene” descends from the Greek word “hyges,” which means “health,” and literally means “things that …

Serving patients of Erwin, Jonesborough, and Greeneville TN Your phone beeps with a new calendar notification, and there it is: you have a dental appointment coming soon. Regular dental visits are crucial to good oral health; a cleaning removes all the cavity-causing plaque and tartar from your teeth, while the …

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 …

Serving patients of Erwin, Jonesborough, and Greeneville TN You’ve likely heard how important it is to maintain healthy teeth and gums regularly. While you may count on your dentist for professional guidance, preventive care, and the required treatments, the responsibility for ensuring excellent oral health still rests with you. So, …

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 …