Serving patients of Erwin, Jonesborough, and Greeneville TN Traditional braces have a proven track record for creating beautiful smiles, Invisalign can do the same without everyone noticing. While Invisalign results may take about a year or longer, the timeline is dependent upon the patient sticking to the treatment plan. You should wear your aligners as instructed and for the recommended …
Do I Really Need to use Mouthwash?
Serving patients of Erwin, Jonesborough, and Greeneville TN You know about the importance of daily brushing and flossing to maintain good oral health. Does your dental care regimen include regular use of mouthwash? If not, it should. The American Dental Association even recommends it, writing, “use of mouthwash may be a helpful addition to the daily oral hygiene routine for …
Does Invisalign Straighten Teeth as Good as Braces?
Serving patients of Erwin, Jonesborough, and Greeneville TN When you want straight teeth, orthodontics often is the route most people take. For decades, traditional metal braces have been the treatment of choice to close gapped teeth or correct an overbite. But nowadays, Invisalign clear aligners are becoming a popular option for straightening teeth. Traditional braces involve adhering metal brackets and …
How Safe is it to go to the Dentist during COVID?
Serving patients of Erwin, Jonesborough, and Greeneville TN A question pressing on the minds of many Americans, is it safe to go to the dentist during COVID? Some might even consider using COVID as a scapegoat to get out of going to the dentist right now. But results of a recent survey conducted by the American Dental Association reveals that …
What your Tooth Sensitivity Really Means
Serving patients of Erwin, Jonesborough, and Greeneville TN Do you feel pain in your mouth when you eat or drink something that’s extremely hot or cold? How about when you brush your teeth? Pain is your body’s way of signaling you to a problem, and experiencing pain in any of these situations is not normal. If you’re experiencing heightened tooth …
The Truth about Sugar
Serving patients of Erwin, Jonesborough, and Greeneville TN Do you ever read labels on packaged food? If you don’t, you may be surprised to know that sugar, or derivatives of it, are found in most packaged foods you purchase at the grocery store. It’s no wonder that we’ve become a society with such as sweet tooth. However, sugar is not …
Gift yourself a new smile this Christmas with Invisalign
Serving patients of Erwin, Jonesborough, and Greeneville TN Crooked and misaligned teeth are unbecoming when you smile and could make the wrong first impression. Your appearance could cause awkward social situations and may cost you your dream job. With the advancements in dental care technology, straightening your unruly teeth can be more comfortable than traditional braces and spare you the …
How to keep your teeth Healthy this Christmas
Serving patients of Erwin, Jonesborough, and Greeneville TN As Christmas quickly approaches, for many, it means family gatherings filled with laughter, decadent foods, and indulgent beverages. Although it is alright to enjoy a sweet treat or tasty snack in moderation, the holidays can cause your sugar consumption to increase, which puts your waistline and oral health in jeopardy significantly. Harmful …
Why you should be Thankful for Straight Teeth
Serving patients of Erwin, Jonesborough, and Greeneville TN Fall is when most people pause the daily hustle and bustle of life to think about the things for which they are most thankful. After all, Thanksgiving is just around the corner! Your smile may be one of those things on your list, as it provides additional dental health benefits other than …
What it’s like to Visit a Cosmetic Dentist in Greeneville
Serving patients of Erwin, Jonesborough, and Greeneville TN Going to the dentist invokes fear and anxiety in some people. But, we have found that many times, these uneasy feelings are caused by patients not knowing what to expect. If you’ve ever wanted to enhance your smile at the dentist, but your fears are holding you back, we want to put …