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 …
4 Tips for Maintaining a Sparkling Smile During the Holidays
Serving patients of Erwin, Jonesborough, and Greeneville TN The holiday season is filled with get-togethers, where the delicious holiday recipes are shared with family and friends. During the festive cheer, there are many foods and beverages that can damage the enamel on your teeth, creating a perfect opportunity for bacteria to begin growing and causing cavities. While we may be …
Why you should be Flossing Twice a Day
Serving patients of Erwin, Jonesborough, and Greeneville TN “Make sure you floss.” Your dentist probably has been telling you that your whole life. You know that the American Dental Association recommends that each of us floss daily. But there’s a growing school of thought that you should actually floss twice per day. Tusculum Dental Care wants to explain the benefits …
Flossing your Teeth Twice a Day may Benefit your Oral Health
Serving patients of Erwin, Jonesborough, and Greeneville TN “Make sure you floss.” Your dentist probably has been telling you that your whole life. You know that the American Dental Association recommends that each of us floss daily, but there’s a growing school of thought that patients actually need to be flossing twice per day. Tusculum Dental Care wants to explain …
3 Oral Health Tips for Halloween
Serving patients of Erwin, Jonesborough, and Greeneville TN Halloween is the time of year that’s full of scary fun, but there’s nothing fun about the threat of tooth decay compromising the oral health of you or your children. With candy within easy reach throughout the Halloween season, all that tooth-rotting sugar can have a ghoulish impact on teeth. Tusculum Dental …
Bonding or Veneers: which Cosmetic Treatment is right for you?
Serving patients of Erwin, Jonesborough, and Greeneville TN You’ve never had a cavity. You’ve maintained good oral hygiene habits your whole life. That doesn’t necessarily mean that your teeth will appear perfect. It can be exceedingly frustrating when you are doing everything right and are still not seeing the results you want. At Tusculum Dental Care, we want you to …
Senior’s Guide to Dental Care
Serving patients of Erwin, Jonesborough, and Greeneville TN As the years go by, life gets busier, it seems. Then, retirement comes, and you reprioritize your life, and often, dental care seems to find its way towards the bottom of the list. Your Greeneville dentists Drs. Craig Shepard and Nathanial Renner from Tusculum Dental Care want you to know that taking …
Getting Straighter Teeth doesn’t mean Braces
Serving patients of Erwin, Jonesborough, and Greeneville TN Straight teeth are not just a cosmetic desire, but also can be a medical priority. Having a mouth full of perfectly-straight teeth will enhance the appearance of your smile but also helps prevent oral health problems such as bite issues, misalignment, and even jaw disorders. Straight teeth don’t come naturally for many …
Botox has more than one use at your Dentist’s Office
Serving patients of Erwin, Jonesborough, and Greeneville TN When you think Botox, you think of ageless superstars, smooth skin, and pouty lips. Long used by plastic surgeons and medical spas, Botox now is available from your Greenville dentists at Tusculum Dental Care. Dr. Nathaniel Renner and Dr. Craig Shepherd are qualified cosmetic dentists who want you to know how Botox …
How your Greeneville Dentist can get rid of your Headaches for Good
Serving patients of Erwin, Jonesborough, and Greeneville TN Do you get headaches often? While we all experience headaches from time to time, especially when overworked, stressed, or fatigued, chronic headaches are a sign of something more serious. Often times, physicians treat headaches through pain management, and while that may get you out of pain, for the time being, you’ll be …