We are all aware that there are certain foods your dentist just isn’t a big fan of. These foods typically include super sweet candies and treats, popcorn with hidden damaging kernels, and of course sugary sodas and juices. But there may just be one more to add to that list: wine. How Does Wine Affect […]
Don’t Let Holiday Stress Affect Your Oral Health
Late November is when we gear up for a few weeks of feasts, family, fun, shopping, and all that the holiday season brings. Between arranging schedules to see everyone you need to see, fitting in all the parties you’ve been invited to, cooking large meals, and everything in between, it’s no wonder that stress levels […]
The Great American Smokeout
The mission of the American Cancer Society is to eliminate cancer as a widespread health problem through research, service, and education. One of their larger events of the year, the Great American Smokeout, occurs on the third Thursday in November. This annual event strives to encourage all tobacco users to designate a quit date and […]
Overcoming Dental Fear, Anxiety, or Phobia
We’re right in the middle of Halloween season, which typically means all things spooky and eerie come out of the woodwork to try and scare you. While the team at our dental office understands the creepiness behind ghosts, goblins, and zombies, there is one thing that many people fear all months out of the year […]
Celebrate National Dental Hygiene Month with Your Collierville Dentist
Every October the American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA) and the Wrigley Oral Healthcare Program (WOHP) sponsor National Dental Hygiene Month to both recognize talented dental hygienists everywhere and to drive awareness to the importance of practicing proper oral hygiene. Of course this is a celebration our Collierville dental office can certainly get behind. The Daily […]
What’s a Dental Night Guard?
So you’ve just had your six month dental checkup and you were told you need to consider getting a dental night guard. What exactly is a dental night guard and what is it for? The team at our dental office in Collierville is here to explain. What’s a Dental Night Guard For? Dental night guards […]
“Why Does My Tooth Hurt?”
There are plenty of reasons why a tooth may hurt. When this happens, the best thing you can do is to call your dentist in Collierville as soon as possible to determine the reason why and get treatment started quickly. However, there are a few ways you can try to narrow down the cause of […]
5 Things Your Collierville Dentist Wants you to Know
At our dental office in Collierville, a large part of what we do involves educating our patients and community about all things related to oral health. While we’re always ready and willing to talk about dentistry, there are some key elements that we feel are the most important for you to know. Read on to […]
Receding Gums: Causes & Treatments
If you’ve ever noticed gum tissue appear to creep up higher and higher over time, showing off more and more of the actual tooth, you’ve seen gum recession in action. Really slow action, but nonetheless, you’ve experienced it. Gum recession is incredibly common and can be treated. But our dental office in Collierville wants to […]
“It’s Been Awhile Since I’ve Seen The Dentist. What Do I Need to Know?”
Whether it’s been a couple of months, a couple of years, or even a couple of decades since you’ve seen your dentist in Collierville, please know you’re not alone. We see patients frequently who are hesitant to schedule an appointment just because it’s been such a long time since they were seen by a dentist. […]
