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Smile Imaging Allows Stress-Free Cosmetic Dentistry
Whether it is plastic surgery or cosmetic dentistry, changing your appearance can be intimidating. The fear of the unknown can create high levels of anxiety for patients. When it comes to altering your smile, however, there is advanced imaging software that can put your worries to rest. Gilreath Family Dentistry proudly uses Cosmetic Smile Imaging…
The Fluoride Basics
Fluoride has a complicated and somewhat controversial history. However, most dentists agree that you need it. What is fluoride and how much do you really need to protect your smile? Here’s some information to help you understand this important mineral for your teeth. What Is Fluoride? Fluoride is a mineral found in the Earth, but…
Flossing: The Perfect New Year’s Resolution
As the New Year kicks off, you’ve probably considered a list of things you’d like to do better in 2017. It is common to see goals for more exercise, better eating habits and other steps towards improved health. However, what are you planning to do to protect your oral health? If you aren’t diligent in…
The CEREC Crown Advantage
Let’s face it; most of us have an agenda or schedule that doesn’t allow much time for dental treatments. That’s why it is important to find a dentist who stays at the cutting-edge of dental technology, which can tremendously reduce your time in the dental chair. The CEREC technology for dental crowns is a perfect…
Is the Color of Your Teeth Showing Your Age?
Aging is a fact of life. With growing old comes numerous unpleasant changes in our appearance. Just like wrinkles and sagging skin affect the face, the aging process can also takes its toil on our teeth. If your smile looks dull, dark or yellow, it may be that your age is the contributing factor. Of…
Is Invisalign Right For Me?
Do you envy those that have a straight and balanced smile? Perhaps you never got the braces you needed as a child or you’ve experienced a progressive shifting of your teeth as an adult. The good news is that you don’t have to settle for a poorly aligned smile any longer. With today’s advancements in…
Rules For Eating and Drinking After Tooth Extraction
There are many situations that warrant a tooth extraction, ranging from impacted wisdom teeth to a severely decayed or broken tooth. Patients should know that the procedure for tooth removal can be performed quickly and painlessly. Not only will you be given a local anesthetic injection, but patients elect some other forms too to help…
Is Your Nervous Habit Ruining Your Smile?
We all get nervous or anxious from time to time. It is very common for people to engage in a certain habit when they feel stressed. This could range from rapidly tapping your foot on the floor while you are waiting for a job interview to twirling a piece of your hair while taking a…
Get To Know Your Teeth
You may not think much about your teeth until they emit pain or look bad. However, a true understanding of your teeth anatomy can provide key insight in helping you care for them. Your teeth are more than meets the eye. They extend far below the gumline and have intricate interior components that deserve to…
Could a Salt Water Rinse Boost Your Dental Health?
You may have heard someone tell you to gargle with warm salt water to relieve a sore throat. However, did you know that it can improve your dental health too? A salt rinse is easy and cheap to make, simply add table salt to a cup of warm water. Take a sip, swish it around…
