Why Orthodontics Is About More Than Just Straight Teeth Did you know that the Ancient Egyptians and Romans were early pioneers in the understanding of tooth movement? They recognized that applying consistent pressure to teeth could shift them over time. While some progress was made in the [...]
Self-care is essential because your physical and mental health are crucial. While dental care might not often be considered part of self-care, it plays a vital role in maintaining your health and well-being. Here are three ways dental care contributes to self-care: It Maintains Health and Well-being [...]
Our teeth are essential for eating, speaking, and smiling. Establishing good dental habits early on is crucial for keeping your child’s teeth healthy. Key practices include regular brushing and flossing, routine dental check-ups, and ensuring adequate fluoride intake. Read more about keeping your child's teeth healthy with Newnan [...]
How to Take Good Care of Your Teeth as You Age If you're 65 or older, you're probably familiar with dental issues such as cavities and receding gums. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 20% of people in this age group [...]
Your Dental Routine Can Help Prevent Dementia, Heart Disease and Diabetes Although the link between oral health and overall health is extensively documented, it's often not a focal point of discussions during dental visits. A report from The National Institutes of Health in April 2022 [...]
When It Comes to Dental Implants, the First Thing to Think About is a Second Opinion So your dentist has suggested getting dental implants to replace your missing tooth or teeth. Now what? While dental implants are the best option for replacing missing teeth, they [...]
Keeping Your Oral Microbiome Balance for a Healthy Mouth and Body It’s a fact that regular dental hygiene visits are the key to a bright, healthy smile. However, there are also various factors keeping your whole body well that you may not be aware. Keeping [...]
Do You Recognize the 7 Warning Signs of Gum Disease? Gum disease, also called periodontal disease, is an infection of the tissues and bone that support your teeth. 85% of US adults suffer from some degree of gum disease, making it one of the most [...]
Five Tips for Dental Health in Cold & Flu Season As cold and flu season comes around, many of us take precautions for keeping healthy. Here are a few tips to keep you teeth healthy during the season as well. Stay Hydrated Drinking [...]
What are Amalgam Fillings? For the safety of our team, patients, and environment, we at Newnan Dentistry take extra precautions when removing and handling mercury. In past years, when a cavity in a tooth needed to be filled, the filling would be made of amalgam, an alloy [...]
