We admire Suzanne for being one of the most caring people we have met. She relentlessly took, care of her husband during his illness. Her cheerful disposition was an inspiration to us all. While she has won ribbons and award for her photography, this lovely lady has also received recognition for her needlework. For outdoor… Read more about Suzanne Nelson, May 2019
Phyllis Candra, April 2019
I met Phyllis in 1976 when my wife and I lived in the Windy Hill apartments in Smyrna. And, she has been a patient ever since. That was two children ago (one for each of us) and fillings, crowns, and even an implant ago. She is special to the team because of her positive outlook… Read more about Phyllis Candra, April 2019
No Lifetime Guarantees for Dental Treatment
You come in for your routine examination, and the dentist tells you that the filling done back in 1980 needs to be replaced. In the early days of dentistry, it was common to place silver amalgam restorations or fillings. In the past, the doctor had to make a frame for the filling material so that… Read more about No Lifetime Guarantees for Dental Treatment
What Does Blood Pressure Have to do with my Teeth?
Some of our patients have asked why we are routinely taking your blood pressure before dental procedures. Most of you see us more often than your physician so you may be unaware of any issues with your blood pressure. Taking our reading will give you a baseline for your records and will show if you… Read more about What Does Blood Pressure Have to do with my Teeth?
“Zing” Goes That Tooth Again
The first sign that a cavity is attacking your tooth on your pearly whites may be a sudden sharp twinge. That “Zing” may fool you into thinking that the cavity happened overnight when it can take a tooth several months to show any symptoms, other than that sharp jab. What is a cavity? (Decay) The… Read more about “Zing” Goes That Tooth Again
Big Tooth Finally Made it
This month’s patient of the month is “Big Tooth.” This famous icon of the office has been here for over 35 years. Big Tooth loves to dress in costumes and has been many characters throughout the years, sometimes even a girl tooth, so it is difficult for him to remember which one is the favorite.… Read more about Big Tooth Finally Made it
How NOT to Brush Your Teeth.
Flossing After Brushing Flossing is necessary to remove bacteria between the teeth, but flossing after brushing deprives you of the benefit of the fluoride in the toothpaste and the rinse you use after cleaning. Remember, Brush, Floss, Rinse is the motto of Stacey. Brushing Too Often Cleaning your teeth twice a day, once after breakfast… Read more about How NOT to Brush Your Teeth.
Are Opioids the ONLY Pain Management Option?
Recently, I attended a conference on the overuse and possible addiction risk of Opioids. Many forms and names are categorized as Opioids This pain reliever comes in many forms and names. Opioid prescriptions after third-molar (wisdom teeth) extractions are more common in the U.S., than in other countries. For instance, The world’s supply of hydrocodone… Read more about Are Opioids the ONLY Pain Management Option?