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 …
Why you shouldn’t Bite your Fingernails
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, …
Is Replacing Old Dental Work Affordable?
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 …
How to Care for your Tooth after a Root Canal
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 …
Are Artificial Sweeteners Better for your Teeth than Sugar?
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 …
8 Reasons to Love your Smile this Valentine’s Day
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 …