How Flossing Can Add Years to Your Life Are you one of those people who skips flossing every once in a while, thinking it's not that important? Well, it's time to change that mindset. Flossing daily not only reduces your risk of gum disease and bad [...]
Benefits of Out-of-Network Dental Care Thank you for visiting our website. We value you as a potential patient and your care is our top priority. In order to serve your oral needs to the highest expectations, we choose to be out of network with all [...]
APRIL IS... ORAL CANCER AWARENESS MONTH According to the Oral Cancer Foundation, Approximately 48,250 people in the US will be newly diagnosed with oral cancer in 2016. RISK FACTORS Use of tobacco products is the largest contributor and most [...]
Rethink Your Drink Ever wonder how your favorite drink affects your teeth? Basics of pH - Drinks with a pH level less than 7 are considered acidic - Drinks with a pH greater than 7 are basic. - A pH of [...]
Bacterial Mouth Infections: Transmitting Periodontal Disease & Cavities TRANSMITTING THROUGH SALIVA CONTACT BACTERIAL MOUTH INFECTIONS, SUCH AS PERIODONTAL DISEASE AND CAVITIES CAN BE TRANSMITTED THROUGH SALIVA CONTACT. Kissing Coughing Sneezing [...]
Bacterial Mouth Infections: Cavities (AKA Dental Caries or Tooth Decay) MOST OF US HAVE HEARD THE WARNING ABOUT SUGARY FOODS OR DRINKS CAUSING CAVITIES. BUT THERE IS MORE TO THE STORY. WE ALL HAVE BACTERIA IN OUR MOUTHS - MOST OF WHICH ARE NECESSARY [...]
Bacterial Mouth Infections: Periodontal Disease If you are over the age of 30, there is a 50% chance that you could have periodontal disease. This bacterial infection affects nearly 64.7 million adults in the United States, according to a study by the CDC. Our mouths are naturally full [...]
Top Ten Reasons to choose Newnan Dentistry "As always, it was a very nice experience. Everyone is friendly and a pleasure to see all the smiling faces… like a visit with good friends!" - Jean S. We truly care about our [...]
The Connection: Oral Health and Overall Health Research has proven it to be true: The condition of your oral health is connected to your overall health. Periodontal Disease Poor oral hygiene can lead to conditions such as Periodontal Disease (also known as gum disease). The Gum Disease Process Our mouths [...]
Dental Care Tips for Infants The AAPD recommends that a child have their initial visit with a pediatric dentist by the age of one. During this visit, the dentist will asses the infant’s growth and determine if additional fluoride, through drops or vitamins, is needed. [...]
