Serving patients of Erwin, Jonesborough, and Greeneville TN A rise in Zoom calls and video chats has brought many patients’ smile appearance to light. Whether you notice discolored, crooked, or gapped teeth, it could negatively impact your self-esteem and self-confidence. Fortunately, a smile makeover from our board-certified Greeneville cosmetic dentists at Tusculum Dental Care can resolve or conceal your cosmetic …
Is it Safe to go to the Dentist during my Pregnancy?
Serving patients of Erwin, Jonesborough, and Greeneville TN Pregnancy is an exciting time for a family. Ideally, you do everything right, and you’ll have a healthy baby. Prenatal care like visiting your doctor as recommended, eating a healthy diet, taking your vitamins, and exercising every day is essential to both mom and baby. But did you know that oral care …
TMJ Dentists Share Jaw-Dropping Facts about Jaw Pain
Serving patients of Erwin, Jonesborough, and Greeneville TN Pain in your jaw that seems to radiate to your head could be caused by your temporomandibular joint connecting your jaw to your skull. The temporomandibular joint, composed of multiple ligaments and moving parts, can become inflamed and create pain in your teeth, jaw, neck, and head. The debilitating pain, most common …
4 Ways Dental Implants Improve your Oral Health
Serving patients of Erwin, Jonesborough, and Greeneville TN Dental implants have become an increasingly popular tooth replacement option and for a good reason. Not only do dental implants look completely natural, but they can be used to replace one or multiple missing teeth, and they are permanent. It’s the only tooth replacement option that does that. But did you know …
Do these 5 things after getting your Wisdom Teeth Removed
Serving patients of Erwin, Jonesborough, and Greeneville TN Although having your wisdom teeth removed may not be on your bucket list of things you want to do in life, it sometimes is a necessary procedure for proper oral health. Therefore, it’s crucial to understand how to care for your mouth and avoid complications for complete healing. Our leading family dentists …
Is Invisalign the right choice for Everyone?
Serving patients of Erwin, Jonesborough, and Greeneville TN Getting a mouth full of straight, beautiful teeth is a common goal for men and women alike. However, since each person’s mouth is slightly different, the response to treatments will not be the same. Although there are pluses and minuses to both traditional braces and Invisalign, it is ultimately up to the …
The Best Oral Care Tips for Invisalign Wearers
Serving patients of Erwin, Jonesborough, and Greeneville TN A perfect smile with crooked teeth may seem like a distant dream without traditional braces. However, with the help of Invisalign, a clear aligner orthodontic treatment, you can slowly move your teeth into the proper position without embarrassment. Greeneville Invisalign providers at Tusculum Dental Care explain that since you must wear the …
What to do when your CPAP keeps your Spouse Awake
Serving patients of Erwin, Jonesborough, and Greeneville TN If you have been diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea, a CPAP machine is the most common treatment. But that does not mean that it’s the ideal option to manage your sleep apnea. Often, CPAP users complain about using their machine because the mask is irritating, and the machine is difficult to clean …
What your Bleeding Gums could mean for your Oral Health
Serving patients of Erwin, Jonesborough, and Greeneville TN If you begin bleeding from anywhere on your body, this usually signifies a problem with your health. And yet, millions of people experience bleeding gums when they brush their teeth and don’t think anything of it. The reality is that bleeding gums can be a sign of a severe oral health issue. …
3 Post-COVID Fixes for your Smile
Serving patients of Erwin, Jonesborough, and Greeneville TN Now that the COVID pandemic seems to be fizzling out, restrictions are lifting, mask mandates are ending, and life feels like it is returning to normal. But what about your smile? You can no longer hide it under a mask unless you plan on wearing one forever, which you probably aren’t. Cosmetic …