Serving patients of Erwin, Jonesborough, and Greeneville TN More and more people are realizing the benefits of cosmetic dentistry. Not only does it create beautiful smiles, but it can also improve a person’s overall oral health. Once someone has decided to improve their smile with cosmetic dentistry, they’re understandably excited to get the show on the road! That often leads …
How Good Dental Health can help Manage your Diabetes
Serving patients of Erwin, Jonesborough, and Greeneville TN Diabetes represents one of the greatest health threats in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 38 million Americans have been diagnosed with diabetes and nearly 9 million more are diabetic but have not been diagnosed. If you or someone you love is diabetic, you …
The 5 Hidden Benefits of Flossing
Serving patients of Erwin, Jonesborough, and Greeneville TN It’s common knowledge that flossing your teeth is a crucial part of maintaining a healthy smile. However, there are plenty of perks that come with routinely using dental floss. Drs. Craig Shepherd and Nathaniel Renner at Tusculum Dental Care are educated and experienced specialists who know that proper oral care benefits your …
Do Not let your Upcoming Dental Visit Spook You
Serving patients of Erwin, Jonesborough, and Greeneville TN Halloween is the time of year that most people love getting scared but if you suffer from dental phobia, there’s nothing to enjoy about that kind of fear—and your oral health often suffers the consequences. People with dental phobia may experience feelings of fear or even outright terror at the mere thought …
Repairing a Chipped Tooth in Greeneville
Serving patients of Erwin, Jonesborough, and Greeneville TN Do you have a chipped tooth? Not only can a chipped tooth be an eyesore that genuinely affects the way you feel about your smile, but it also can cause physical pain. Even if it’s not causing problems now, failing to seek treatment may cause other dental problems—up to and including removal …
4 Benefits to Receiving a Dental Crown
Serving patients of Erwin, Jonesborough, and Greeneville TN A healthy set of straight, pearly-white teeth makes you feel good about yourself—benefiting you socially and professionally. By contrast, having damaged or missing teeth can be an eyesore that makes you self-conscious, while also jeopardizing your oral health. Tusculum Dental Care can help. Drs. Craig Shepherd and Nathaniel Renner can repair even …
A Root Canal isn’t as Scary as you Think
Serving patients of Erwin, Jonesborough, and Greeneville TN Root canals have long been one of the most talked-about and feared dental procedures, especially among people who have dental anxiety. But if your dentist has told you that you need a root canal, we can assure you that the pain you’ve already experienced is far worse than you’ll feel in the …
Can I Still get Cavities on Teeth that have Veneers?
Serving patients of Erwin, Jonesborough, and Greeneville TN For nearly a century, dentists have been using veneers to improve the appearance of their patients teeth. A thin shell of dental porcelain, a veneer is bonded permanently to the front of the tooth or teeth being treated, able to simultaneously resolve an assortment of aesthetic flaws. One of the most common …
Is There a Difference Between a Dentist and a Cosmetic Dentist?
Serving patients of Erwin, Jonesborough, and Greeneville TN So you’re interested in professional teeth whitening. Do you call a general dentist? Or a cosmetic dentist? What if you’re interested in Invisalign to straighten your teeth or you know you need a filling? Who do you call? With so many fields of healthcare and dentistry popping up, sometimes it’s difficult to …
Lower your Stress to Improve your Oral Health
Serving patients of Erwin, Jonesborough, and Greeneville TN Experiencing some stress is inevitable, and as daily life in our society seems to get more and more hectic, then it’s no surprise that stress levels also appear to be increasing. Stress, or failing to manage it, is a huge health risk. High stress can diminish your appetite or make it difficult …