Oral Concerns
Finding the Best Dentist in Asheville for Senior Oral Health: What You Need to Know
Not All Dental Practices Are the Best Fit for Seniors Your teeth will change as you age, which means that how you care for them will need to be updated. But change doesn’t have to be overwhelming. With the help of the right dental practice, you can ensure that your teeth stay healthy and happy…
Read MoreAre You At Risk For Gum Disease
You might be tempted to overlook bad breath or bleeding gums as a minor inconvenience. But these persisting symptoms could be signs of a more serious dental condition. Gum (periodontal) disease often starts as gingivitis, a bacterial infection that causes gum inflammation. If left untreated, the seemingly harmless gum inflammation can turn into periodontitis and…
Read MoreThe Dangers of Periodontal Disease
The first symptoms of periodontal disease may not be easy for you to recognize. It isn’t too difficult to overlook your bleeding gums and bad breath — especially if you’re a smoker — because these symptoms often come and go for long periods of time. But these early warning signs may indicate bigger problems ahead.…
Read MoreAge One Dental Visit
When parents or caregivers mistakenly say, “They are only baby teeth, they are going to fall out anyway” they have the wrong impression. The Age One Dental Visit sets the tone for lifelong dental health. The fact is, primary teeth serve as the guides for the permanent teeth and are critically important to the health…
Read MoreYou Have Options for Replacing a Lost Tooth
If you’re missing a tooth, you’ve got several options. The least advisable is to do nothing! It’s not just about aesthetics…Replacing a lost tooth is important to restoring maximum function, maintaining the alignment of surrounding teeth, and preserving facial contours. Your pearly whites don’t just look pretty, they are important place holders for each other.…
Read MoreIt’s Easy (and Smart) to Fix a Chipped Tooth
A chipped tooth makes an impression — but not necessarily a good one! Case in point: Jim Carrey’s dopey character Lloyd Christmas in the comic films “Dumb and Dumber” and its sequel. Lloyd’s chipped front tooth was a deliberate choice by the actor to make his character appear more “deranged” every time he opened his…
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