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 Kennesaw 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…
When we think of probiotics, we typically think of how they can aid in keeping the stomach healthy. But at our dental office in Kennesaw, we became aware of how some probiotics can assist oral health, too. Let’s take a closer look at the research that supports the idea that probiotics can help keep mouths…
There’s no surprise that your bi-annual dental hygiene visit is about getting your teeth a deeper clean than you can get alone at home. The hygienists at our dental office in Kennesaw are dedicated to removing plaque, flossing in between each and every tooth, and polishing your pearly whites for the ultimate clean. But your…
Like any other member of your medical team, the team at our dental office in Kennesaw are all for exercising. There are plenty of benefits behind regularly hitting the pavement for a run, grabbing the free weights for a strength training program, or joining a gym for group classes. Whichever exercise is your go-to workout,…
You may have heard us talk about your “occlusion” during your visits to our dental office in Kennesaw. But what exactly are we talking about when we speak about occlusion? Is it something you should worried about? Let’s take a closer look at what occlusion means and examine a few concerns that are related to…
Have you been feeling a little off or just not yourself? When you’re not your best, you might be able to figure out why by simply sticking out your tongue. When you visit my dental office in Kennesaw, we’re always on the lookout for any bumps or discolorations, just like your primary care doctor. Here…
By now you probably know that the human body is made up of mostly water, and we need to drink plenty of it each day just to keep our organs and other important parts functioning properly. At my dental office in Kennesaw, we understand how important it is to stay hydrated at home, at work,…
Nail biting is a habit that can affect not only the appearance of your nails, it can also cause damage to your oral health. As with any habit, nail biting can be difficult to break, but at our dental office in Kennesaw, we’re hoping that by providing our patients some information about the dangers of…
If you’ve ever been to your dentist in Kennesaw and experienced several gentle pokes to your gums followed by hearing some numbers, you’ve had what’s called a periodontal charting. This charting is helpful when evaluating overall oral health and can give your dental team some insight to a proper treatment plan. What’s Periodontal Charting Do?…
April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month, and our dental office in Kennesaw thought we should dedicate a blog this month to help educate our patients and community on the prevalence of oral cancer in America, what increases someone’s likelihood of developing the disease, and how to spot signs of oral cancer. Oral Cancer Statistics Like any…
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