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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…

Your teeth need to last you for life. While a lifetime of use can weaken teeth somewhat, they are designed to remain strong throughout your life. Maintaining your dental health is imperative to keeping both your teeth and gums healthy. Taking…

Are you moving to the Asheville area or else just looking for a new dentist in Asheville, NC? Finding the right dentist to be your partner in oral care is essential to keeping your teeth and gums healthy for life. Saunders…

The majority of people name their tooth color as the top reason they’re unhappy with their smile. This isn’t surprising considering that tooth color is one of the first things people notice about smiles. People also associate brighter teeth with healthier…

Root canal therapy is a dental procedure that involves removing the inner pulp of your tooth, which houses all the nerves and blood vessels that keep your tooth alive, and sealing the inner chamber with a biocompatible material to protect your…

Although tobacco use has decreased dramatically over the years, an estimated 34 million Americans still smoke. Smoking is the leading preventable cause of death and disease in the United States, and most people know that tobacco can lead to lung cancer,…

February is Children’s Dental Health Month! Although it may seem like your child’s primary teeth aren’t a big deal, the truth is that they play several important roles in the health of the adult teeth waiting to emerge. Your child’s baby…

Have you heard of baby bottle tooth decay? Baby bottle tooth decay is a condition in which children experience severe tooth decay because of prolonged or frequent feedings. Baby bottle tooth decay most often refers to infants and toddlers, and, despite…

Your smile plays a big part in your appearance. And yet, millions of Americans are unhappy with their smile, according to a survey conducted by the American Association of Orthodontists. But having attractive teeth and gums goes further than your appearance.…

Gum disease is an infection of your periodontal tissue, which helps protect and secure your teeth in your jaw. In gum disease, also called periodontal disease, plaque can accumulate on your teeth near your gum tissue, which can cause irritation. When…

The New Year is a time to start fresh, and this year is particularly meaningful when it comes to focusing on your health. As we continue to navigate the pandemic that has affected everyone in 2020, 2021 is a time to…

Millions of people use traditional metal braces to get a straighter smile. Braces are an efficient way to correct your bite, close gaps in your teeth, and straighten crooked or crowded teeth, but they have their drawbacks. They take some time…

The majority of people have at least some slight imperfections in their teeth, especially when it comes to crooked teeth. Crooked teeth have become increasingly common as our jaws have become smaller over thousands of years, meaning we don’t have enough…

It’s officially fall! And with the cooler weather comes Dental Hygiene Month. Did you know that October is National Dental Hygiene Month? Keeping your smile clean goes a long way towards keeping it healthy. Oral hygiene isn’t just important for your…

Also known as bruxism, teeth grinding is when you clench or grind your teeth. This usually happens during sleep, and your partner may hear you grinding your teeth at night. However, some people clench or grind their teeth while awake. Teeth…

People of any age can suffer from dental fear and anxiety. Almost half of American adults have moderate levels of fear related to the dentist, and about 5-10 percent of them skip dental care as a result. And yet, skipping the…