Position on Tongue Piercing

Having one’s tongue, lips or cheeks pierced and ornamented with jewelry might be hip and socially desirable, but those mouth adornments could produce undesirable results for the teeth and gums. According to the cover story in this month’s Journal of the American Dental Association (JADA), these undesirable results include increased risk for recessed gums, loose [...]

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Temporomandibular Joint Disorders

Many people who suffer from chronic headaches, migraine, neck aches, clicking or popping jaws, or facial pain near the cheeks or ears may have TMJ (Temporomandibular Joint) disease. These symptoms are usually related to the bite or how the jaws fit together. TMJ is treated by dentists trained in orthopedics and orthodontics, in addition to [...]

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Dental Care Products

With so many products available and so much hype on what you should use to take the best care of your teeth, many people get confused. Hundred of millions of dollars are spent every single year by companies selling toothpaste, mouthwash, tooth brushes and over-the-counter tooth whitening products that it is impossible to separate the [...]

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Stages of Periodontal Disease

Periodontal disease is the result of plaque-induced inflammatory lesions that affect the tooth-supporting structures. It often leads to bleeding, abscesses, gum deformities, dental loss, and even worse, if left unresolved. Periodontal disease doesn’t occur overnight. It is progressive and, which is why proper periodontal health is easy to ignore. Diagnosis often occurs when the disease [...]

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Special Note

Special Note

To new residents of Suwanee-Duluth, Sugar Hill, Buford, Flowery Branch, Lawrenceville, Dacula, Alpharetta, Cumming, Chateau Élan, John’s Creek, Shakerag, Forsyth, Norcross, Gainesville and Atlanta… We are looking for a few good clients. We would love to have a group of fine Suwanee-area folks who become patients and friends. After 22 years of practicing family dentistry [...]

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Snoring and Sleep Apnea

Snoring is a topic most people won’t expect to find on as dentist site. But the reason is simple. Some dental appliances have been proven to help reduce snoring, which is a symptom of sleep apnea and can be detrimental to one’s health. Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder characterized by abnormal pauses in breathing [...]

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“Snap-On Smile”

Snap-on teeth give you the smile, if not the bite, of a celebrity. It’s a new resin-based snap-on tooth cover. Dentists say covers are just cosmetic, not to replace teeth in need of repair. For the dentally challenged, flashing a dazzling Julia Roberts or Tom Cruise smile can be a snap, thanks to the latest [...]

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Restorations

Restorative patients present some very specific home care challenges. If you have had expensive crown work (Caps) you need to pay special attention to the area where the crown ends and the natural tooth begins, the margin of the crown. With bridge work you need to stimulate and clean the gum tissue under the bridge [...]

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Crown and Bridge Post-Operative Instructions

Crown and Bridge Post-Operative Instructions

Here are post-operative instructions after crown and bridge appointments. If you have any questions or complications, please call our office immediately. Permanent Crowns Temporary crowns are utilized for about 3 and 1/2 weeks while the permanent crown is being customized for your tooth. The temporary protects the tooth and holds its position during the interim [...]

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How to Prevent Gum Disease

Gum disease is a lot more common than most people think. In my opinion, gum disease is probably the most prevalent infection affecting the human race. In addition to damaging the jaw bone and causing the loss of teeth, medical scientists have conclusively proven that gum disease is more than “just a dental problem”. Gum [...]

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