April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month. Cancer is something that has touched most of our lives. Approximately 48,250 people in the U.S. will be newly diagnosed with oral cancer this year. As part of Oral Cancer Awareness Month, many dentists in…
Dentures are a popular way to replace missing teeth. In Knoxville it is estimated that 15-19% of adults are missing 6 or more teeth. In order to continue to enjoy food and enjoy smiling people choose to replace their teeth with dentures,…
Do you need a cosmetic dentist to enhance your smile? Are you looking for a family dentist to take care of you and your loved ones? There are many reasons to search for the best dentist. We're going to quickly review the…
If you walk into most any store in the month of February you will likely see an abundance of hearts and cupids adorning the decor. Many of these decorations appeared quickly after New Years Day. While cupid is cute and…
"Water fluoridation is the greatest public health initiative of the 20th century" "Water fluoridation causes bone disease, infant mortality and brain damage" Water fluoridation is in constant controversy on Facebook and other media outlets. It is seen as a great…
A hot cup of coffee on a cold morning or a big bite of ice cream on a hot summer day, both of these indulgences can cause some serious tooth pain. This jolt of tooth sensitivity may be your body…
Christmas season is upon us and images of Jolly Ol' St. Nick are everywhere. Santa Claus is in the limelight, this is his time of year. As the months turn warmer, the Easter Bunny will hop into center stage. These…
If you've been reading our blog posts hopefully you know about the effect that sugars and carbs can have on your teeth. There are some other not-so-obvious habits that may also be damaging your teeth. Dentists cringe when people list…
Has your dentist performed an oral cancer screening lately? Published studies show that less than 25% of those who visit a dentist regularly report having had an oral cancer screening. The death rate associated with oral cancer is particularly high due to…
Sharp instruments around your gums, a drill running at 40,000 RPM, long 25 gauge needles...sounds like the trailer for Texas Chainsaw Massacre V. Many people experience some level of anxiety when they go to the dentist, and with images like that…