The Best and Worst Summer Treats for Your Smile
In the heat of summer, you naturally gravitate towards cold foods and treats to help keep you cool! There are many summer treats that are healthy for your teeth and gums, but there are just as many more that are harmful.…
Read MoreMissing Teeth and Your Smile What You Need to Know
Are you one of the millions of Americans who are missing at least one tooth? Even just one lost tooth can affect your smile more than you think. People can lose teeth because of trauma, but tooth decay and gum disease…
Read MoreIs Your Oral Health Connected to Your Heart Health?
When we take care of our teeth and gums, we’re not only benefitting our mouths, but we could be benefitting our hearts too! Although the research isn’t quite conclusive, evidence that links oral health and heart disease could encourage patients to…
Read MoreWhat Age Should Your Child See the Dentist? (And Why It Matters.)
Having a baby is an exciting time, but you’re also worried about taking the best care of your child when he or she arrives! Of the many tasks that come with caring for a baby, one of them is caring for…
Read More5 Reasons You May Have Chronic Bad Breath
Nearly everyone experiences that awful morning breath before brushing, but what about people who experience chronic bad breath (known as halitosis), even after their oral care routine? Some people find that they have bad breath even shortly after brushing or in…
Read MoreEverything You Need to Know About TMJ Disorders
Does your jaw make odd noises when chewing or speaking? Or perhaps you wake up with headaches and tender jaw muscles. What about popping when you open or ear pain? All of these and more are symptoms of temporomandibular joint disorder, or…
Read MoreCan Gum Disease Be Reversed?
Gum disease, a term used to describe gingivitis and periodontal disease, affects millions of Americans. The cause is primarliy due to inadequately removing certain bacteria from your teeth and gingival tissue. Bacteria and food debris can irritate the gums by forming plaque and tartar. This material forms above…
Read MoreHow Tooth Sensitivity Happens and What to Do About It
Tooth sensitivity is when your teeth hurt when introduced to hot or cold, sweet, and even spicy foods. Many people live with the symptoms of tooth sensitivity and don’t seek treatment. This is because most patients don’t realize that tooth sensitivity can actually…
Read MoreDental Implants: Your FAQs Answered!
Dental implants are one of the best choices to replace missing teeth. Dental implants are extremely sturdy and look and function just like your real teeth. They are often placed, but always restored, by your dentist in Asheville, Dr. Saunders, and…
Read MoreHow Coffee Affects Your Smile
Are you part of the 54% of Americans who drink coffee every day? If so, you’re probably pretty attached to your morning cup of joe. Besides being warm and tasty, coffee gives many people that caffeine boost they just can’t kick…
Read MoreYou May Soon Be Able to Replace Enamel
You’ve heard it said by your dentist in Asheville you can’t replace your tooth enamel once it’s lost. Enamel is that shiny, protective coating over your teeth. Enamel does a lot more than just make your teeth shiny. It protects your teeth…
Read MoreIs Local Anesthesia Safe for Pregnant Women?
During your pregnancy, you do everything you can to protect your baby and encourage his or her healthy growth. However, what happens when you need dental work while carrying your child? Previously, anesthesia use was thought to be best avoided by…
Read MoreBringing Kids the Message of Good Dental Health
Teeth they come in handy when you chew or smile. Kindergartners at a local Asheville elementary school found out all about teeth when Dr. Steve Saunders visited their school bringing the message of good dental health, as part of the National Children’s…
Read MoreAsheville Dentist Fall Recipe
The all-American favorite apple pie begins with firm, crisp, slightly tart apples. And the best place to buy them is just a few minutes drive from our Asheville dental office. On a recent September day, I drove to a Hendersonville apple orchard to…
Read MoreAsheville Family Dentists Give Back
The on-going recession and slow recovering economy has left many North Carolinians without a safety net. That’s what we heard on a Saturday in early August as we the Saunders Family Dental team took our time, education, and talents to a two day dental clinic…
Read MoreTeeth Whitening Specials for Asheville Brides
Make your smile as brilliant as a Western North Carolina summer! Every bride needs a beautiful smile for her big day. Take advantage of the special teeth-whitening offer going on this month at Saunders Family Dental Practice. Brides, receive a 50 percent…
Read MoreDental Development in Children
Dental Discovery New teeth are one aspect of early life that let you know your child is growing and developing. All kids grow and change at different rates and the same is true about tooth development. Tooth development begins before a…
Read MoreWelcome to the Asheville Family Dentist Blog!
Thank you for taking the time to visit the dental blog of Dr. Steven Saunders and Dr. Michael Saunders. Please check back often for updates on events happening at our Asheville dental office. We also hope to share important and interesting information about dental…
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