Serving patients of Erwin, Jonesborough, and Greeneville TN Sports season and trips to the dentist seem to go hand-in-hand, but it isn’t always for the reason you might think. While sports injuries call for an emergency dental visit to fix a broken or avulsed (knocked out) tooth, there is another …
Learn about the Dangers of Upper Airway Resistance Syndrome
Serving patients of Erwin, Jonesborough, and Greeneville TN You may have heard about obstructive sleep apnea, but have you ever heard about upper airway resistance syndrome? Also referred to as UARS, upper airway resistance syndrome is another sleep breathing disorder that is less well-known than sleep apnea but still can …
Want Whiter teeth, Consider Veneers!
Serving patients of Erwin, Jonesborough, and Greeneville TN When you look in the mirror, are you happy with the appearance of your smile? One of the most common aesthetic flaws that people point out about their smile is the discoloration of their teeth. There are many ways available for you …
Invisalign or braces? Which is right for you?
Serving patients of Erwin, Jonesborough, and Greeneville TN Today, more and more adults are choosing to have orthodontic treatment. Perhaps they were unable to have braces earlier in life, or they had orthodontic treatment as adolescents but results were inconclusive or did not last. Thanks to advances in dental technology, …
Why Technology Matters when you’re choosing a Dentist
Serving patients of Erwin, Jonesborough, and Greeneville TN The world of dentistry has come a long way in recent years. Advances in dentistry have brought us 3D X-ray machines and 3D imaging. While this may not seem like a huge deal from a patient’s perspective, it should be! High-tech dental …
How getting Sick could be tied to your lack of Sleep
Serving patients of Erwin, Jonesborough, and Greeneville TN Everyone gets sick at some point. However, if you just can’t seem to get well, or find yourself going from one bout of illness to another repeatedly, then your health issues could be stemming from a shortage of quality sleep. Your sleep …