Serving patients of Erwin, Jonesborough, and Greeneville TN Are you living with lost teeth? If so, you’ve probably looked into ways to restore your smile, which means you at least know a little something about dental implants. You might be wondering about certain factors that may disqualify you from getting implants, such as age. Our Greeneville implant dentists want to …
Why Dentists Recommend Removing Wisdom Teeth
Serving patients of Erwin, Jonesborough, and Greeneville TN Wisdom teeth usually develop and begin emerging around the teenage years or by the onset of adulthood. You’ve probably heard of friends or family members getting their wisdom teeth removed. It is one of the most commonly performed surgeries in the U.S. But you may wonder why so many people have to …
The Newest Epidemic Among Children, and it’s right under their Nose
Serving patients of Erwin, Jonesborough, and Greeneville TN Most parents take a quick peek in their kid’s bedrooms to ensure they are sleeping safe and sound before heading to bed. Except, what happens if you hear your child snoring loudly, tossing and turning, or their breathing pauses? These all could be signs that your child has a sleep-breathing disorder. Sleep …
4 Things the Pandemic Taught us about Oral Health
Serving patients of Erwin, Jonesborough, and Greeneville TN Last year was a challenging year for everyone. The coronavirus pandemic took its toll on humans around the world, and it even affected our oral health. Whether you found yourself binging on junk food to suppress COVID stress or finding employment again was front and center of your mind (instead of whether …
Bridal Smile Guide: The Ultimate Guide to a Gorgeous Wedding Day Smile
Serving patients of Erwin, Jonesborough, and Greeneville TN Planning your wedding takes time and patience to make sure it is perfect on the big day. Most brides and grooms spend hours choosing their formal wear for the occasion and perfecting their look. Your smile will be a significant part of your wedding day. While some people have a beautiful smile, …
Ways to Encourage your Loved One to see the Dentist
Serving patients of Erwin, Jonesborough, and Greeneville TN Dental phobia affects many people. You might even be one of them! But the chances are good that you have a close friend or family member that despises going to the dentist and avoids it at all costs. Unfortunately, avoiding the dentist isn’t a good idea. Dental visits are a way to …
What you don’t know could be Sabotaging your Oral Health
Serving patients of Erwin, Jonesborough, and Greeneville TN It is estimated that nearly 37 million people have gum disease, an active bacterial infection of the gums. For most people, if their doctor were to tell them that they had an infection in their body, they’d take it pretty seriously. But for some reason, many people are unaware or ignore the …
What to do when you can’t Sleep at Night
Serving patients of Erwin, Jonesborough, and Greeneville TN If you’re not getting the right amount of quality, restful sleep, it’s impossible to be at your physical and mental best. We all experience a restless night from time to time but for many, getting to sleep or staying asleep are everyday challenges. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention …
Spring Cleaning for your Oral Health
Serving patients of Erwin, Jonesborough, and Greeneville TN The beginning of spring reminds us of a fresh start as trees bud, and flowers bloom. This new season may even invoke a spring-cleaning frenzy as you clean areas of your home that you don’t ordinarily. But there’s one thing else that needs cleaning this spring – your teeth! Today on the …
Expert Advice for Switching to Dentures
Serving patients of Erwin, Jonesborough, and Greeneville TN Patients needing to switch to dentures may be a little nervous about the new journey. Not knowing what to expect is common when getting dentures for the first time. However, getting used to a new routine can take some time. Fortunately, Greeneville dentists at Tusculum Dental Care share expert advice for switching …