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As an emergency dentist, there is no holiday season, a time of year when the accidents stop happening, and we stop restoring teeth. Summer, however, is probably our busiest time of year. The reasons for this are pretty simple. During the summer months, people tend to be more relaxed, which means that they do not…

When patients visit our dentist office, they are typically coming in to treat a problem or for a regularly scheduled appointment. We have learned that many of our patients have taken to educating themselves about what we do, and this is a very pleasing development. We enjoy having conversations with our patients, discussing procedures, and…

When you visit our dentist office, you can expect to discuss various aspects of oral health like how to brush and floss your teeth properly.  We will also discuss the food that you can eat to improve your oral health and more.  We take the time to go over at-home care with you so that…

In our Dalton dentist office, we can provide relief from pain in your jaw or face. Many people do not realize that how their jaw or face feels is often impacted by what is happening inside of their mouth.  The jaw is connected to the head by the temporomandibular joint.  When strain is put on…

As a cosmetic dentist, the vast majority of our practice is focused on the aesthetics of teeth and making them look great. We are passionate about making sure that you have the best smile possible and can smile with straight, white, beautiful teeth. This is not to say that a cosmetic dentist is not also…

Dental implants are designed to give you natural feeling replacements to your teeth. Since teeth play such a pivotal role in our lives, it is important for you to have a solution that you can rely on and also gives you peace of mind. We use our teeth for chewing, for language, and to show…

In our family dentist office, we know that bad breath can mean several things.  In addition to telling the world what you put on your sandwich, your breath can be an indication of your health.  Most parents realize early on that bad breath can be a sign that their child has a fever or is…

At our dentist office, we have made a commitment to preventative medicine. Over the years we have discovered that the best visits for our patients, and for our team, are ones where you can come in relaxed to have your teeth cleaned, read a magazine, and get tips on oral health. This is opposed to…

Every day an emergency dentist is helping patients with pain relief. This is the primary responsibility that started the entire concept of an emergency dentist. Most people have access to a dentist, whether at our clinic or elsewhere in the community. Unfortunately when providers only work standard business hours, there is no one there when…

As a local Dalton dentist, we are asked a lot of questions about dental care. There are so many misconceptions about dentistry that some of the questions are downright funny.  Hollywood has done an excellent job of making dentists look like a mad scientist that runs around pulling teeth.  The good news for patients is…

As a local dentist, we find that as people age their teeth and gums are at an increased risk of getting cavities or an infection.  Simultaneously, many people make the mistake of thinking that they no longer have to focus on oral health as they get older.  This is certainly not the case, as the…

In our dentist office, we have a front row seat to the impact that acid reflux can have on oral health and the strength of teeth. Acid reflux (GERD) occurs when acid moves backwards up from the stomach and into the esophagus and throat. As it does, most people experience a burning sensation in their…