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 …
Reduce your risk of Cavities by Eating This
Serving patients of Erwin, Jonesborough, and Greeneville TN Cavities affect nearly everyone, yet are preventable in many cases. According to the CDC, about 91% of adults ages 20-64 have at least one cavity in their permanent teeth, as of a report published in 2012. By the time they reach 65 years of age, 96% have tooth decay. That is astounding! …
Myths Busted! Five Misconceptions about Teeth Whitening
Serving patients of Erwin, Jonesborough, and Greeneville TN The last time you went to buy toothpaste, did you read the labels or just pick up your usual brand? Dozens of products on the market advertise “whitening” or “ultra white” teeth or “vibrant whitening.” You probably also have noticed the plethora of Internet and TV ads where people use whitening strips, …
Enjoy the Benefits of Cutting-Edge Dentistry in Greeneville
Serving patients of Erwin, Jonesborough, and Greeneville TN Finding the right medical professionals to care for you and your family is a big decision. What factors influence your choice? You want to seek out practitioners who are working at the forefront of science. That means being up to speed on the latest techniques… and also having access to state-of-the-art technology …