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Keeping your child’s teeth and gums healthy starts when they are just infants. As your child grows, they’ll be able to take on more of their oral care tasks themselves, including brushing and flossing. However, getting kids to brush their teeth…

Seeing your dentist for regular checkups is undoubtedly an important part of your oral care. And yet, 100 million Americans skip their dental visits every year. Dental checkups give your oral healthcare professional a chance to evaluate your teeth and gums…

Mouthwash has been around for hundreds of years. When Listerine first came out, it was marketed for a variety of uses, including a surgical antiseptic and even a cleaning product. In the 1920s, it finally became popular as a mouthwash, when…

Any type of tobacco use has the potential to impact your oral health, whether you chew tobacco, smoke cigars or cigarettes, or even “vape”. Smoking is one of the biggest preventable causes of death and disease worldwide. Since your mouth is…

If you’re an adult considering orthodontic treatment, you’re not alone. In fact, one in four people who are currently receiving orthodontic treatment are adults. Orthodontics isn’t just about getting straight teeth. Getting braces or clear aligners is an investment into your…

If your teeth have ever felt “fuzzy” rather than smooth and polished, what you’re feeling is actually dental plaque. Plaque is a combination of saliva, food particles, and bacteria that naturally forms on the teeth. Plaque is essentially a byproduct of…

Visiting the dentist is something most people need to do twice a year, but the last two years have been anything but conventional in the medical world. It’s completely understandable that you would have reservations about vising the dentist during COVID…

As we age, teeth naturally take on more of a yellowish hue. Consuming teeth-staining foods and drinks, combined with tooth enamel damage, can cause teeth to appear more yellow than white. Of course, not taking proper care of your teeth, or…

The holidays are here, and you likely have a to-do list a mile long. Shop for gifts, cook food, see family and friends. During the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, it’s easy to fall out of our routines and…

Do you use an electric toothbrush or a manual toothbrush? The electric toothbrush was invented in Switzerland in 1939 but didn’t make its way to the United States until the 1960s. Using an electric toothbrush may help you improve your dental…

Although orthodontic treatment is typically associated with teenagers and kids, more adults than ever are investing in their smiles to get straighter, healthier teeth. If you’ve been considering braces—whether to correct issues that were never corrected or to recorrect new issues—there’s…

Dental sealants are thin coatings that go over molars, or teeth with deep grooves, to protect the teeth from cavities. Dental sealants are typically used for kids who just get their adult molars in to keep tooth decay from affecting permanent…

Dental insurance is a great way to get the preventative care services you need and also get a discount on more costly procedures such as oral surgery or even cosmetic procedures. However, not all dental plans are created equal, especially when…

If you’ve ever been to the dentist, chances are you’ve had digital dental x-rays taken. Although similar to traditional x-rays, digital x-rays are a bit different, and they are immediately available for your dentist to see and use for your oral…

If you have a tooth that has been affected by an infection, deep decay, or another type of trauma, you would normally be faced with a tooth extraction. However, root canal therapy, which has been used to treat teeth for nearly…

If you’ve ever felt pain in your teeth when eating something cold, having a hot drink, or even eating sweet or spicy foods, you’ve felt the discomfort of sensitive teeth. Sensitive teeth can also occur spontaneously, even when you’re not eating…

Finding the right dentist is an essential part of taking the best care of your smile. But just because you’ve found the right Asheville dentist doesn’t mean you should stop asking questions. Asking the right questions can help you maintain an…

Dental implants give patients a secure, versatile way to restore their smile. From a single dental implant to implant-supported bridges and dentures, you have options when replacing missing teeth with dental implants. There’s a lot of information about dental implants out…

Keeping your teeth and gums clean gives you more than a pretty smile. Your oral health influences your bodily health, so having a healthy smile can support a healthy body–not to mention your self-confidence! Getting regular oral examinations with your dental…

Tooth loss is unfortunately common: 178 million Americans are missing at least one tooth, and of these, approximately 40 million are missing all of their natural teeth. While your risk for certain dental health problems increases as you age, your teeth…