Serving patients of Erwin, Jonesborough, and Greeneville TN Your oral health can positively or negatively impact your overall well-being. By maintaining healthy teeth and gums, you can lower your risk factor for heart disease and stroke. Conversely, neglected oral health can increase your susceptibility to diabetes, gum disease, and may …

Serving patients of Erwin, Jonesborough, and Greeneville TN Fluoride is a naturally occurring ionic compound of the element Fluorine. Since Fluorine is the thirteenth most abundant element in the earth’s crust, it is fairly common and present in most water and plants in varying, but usually small, amounts. Since the …

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 …