How can Cosmetic Dentistry Correct an Overbite?

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Erwin, Jonesborough and Greeneville, TN An overbite is a common dental condition in which the upper teeth protrude over the lower teeth more than what is considered normal. Most people have a slight overbite, which is normal and healthy. A more severe overbite, however, is considered a bad bite (malocclusion) …

How long should a Dental Crown Last?

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Erwin, Jonesborough and Greeneville, TN A dental crown is a cap placed over a tooth for one of several reasons but primarily to protect a damaged or weak tooth. Crowns are most well-known for being used in root canals and to top dental implants and attach bridges. The cost of …

Sleep Apnea Treatments that don’t Require a CPAP

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Serving patients of Erwin, Jonesborough, and Greeneville TN When most people think of sleep apnea treatment, they envision wearing a face mask hooked to a noisy and cumbersome machine at night. A continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine is the standard way to treat sleep apnea, but a patient’s reluctance …

Sleep Better Tonight with these Tips from your Erwin Dentist

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Serving patients of Erwin, Jonesborough, and Greeneville TN Are you a person who consistently struggles to fall asleep or to stay asleep at night no matter what you try? We all should be aware by now how important sleep is to our overall physical and mental health. Studies show that …

Learn about the Dangers of Upper Airway Resistance Syndrome

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Serving patients of Erwin, Jonesborough, and Greeneville TN You may have heard about obstructive sleep apnea, but have you ever heard about upper airway resistance syndrome? Also referred to as UARS, upper airway resistance syndrome is another sleep breathing disorder that is less well-known than sleep apnea but still can …