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 …
5 Possible Reasons why your Breath Smells Bad
Serving patients of Erwin, Jonesborough, and Greeneville TN Chronic bad breath — clinically called halitosis — is embarrassing for anyone who suffers with it because it can lead to some pretty awkward situations. Halitoses is generally caused by an overpopulation of oral bacteria in the mouth, but it can have other causes, too. Let’s take a look today as our …
Do you have Sleep Apnea? Here’s how to Avoid making it Worse
Serving patients of Erwin, Jonesborough, and Greeneville TN The latest data compiled by the National Council of Aging estimates that approximately 39 million suffer from the sleep breathing disorder known as obstructive sleep apnea. The number of cases of sleep apnea can only be estimated because, unfortunately, millions of people go without ever receiving a diagnosis, much less treatment, of …
5 Key Questions about Pediatric Dental Care
Serving patients of Erwin, Jonesborough, and Greeneville TN As parents, we want to keep our children safe and healthy. We do everything we can to protect our children. We know that means protecting their teeth, too. A healthy smile often means more to us than it does to our children. However, we can only offer the knowledge we possess. Medical …
You Cannot have Good Health Without Good Oral Health
Serving patients of Erwin, Jonesborough, and Greeneville TN Have you ever heard of the mouth-body connection? Medical research continues to add evidence that indicates that the health of the gums, teeth, and mouth can serve as a barometer to the overall health of an individual. Oral health may have a direct impact on the health of your heart, your brain, …
Get your Smile Picture-Ready for that Big Event this Summer
Serving patients of Erwin, Jonesborough, and Greeneville TN What do weddings, reunions and vacations have in common? They all tend to happen during the summer months, and they are all events where photos often get taken. Before the cameras or the camera phones come out, you want to make sure you look your best. Does your checklist include your smile? …