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Know the Risks: Oral Cancer Awareness Month

Approximately 47,750 people will be diagnosed with oral cancer this year in the U.S. An estimated 7,500 people will die of these cancers. Fortunately, the death rate has decreased in the last 30 years. However, the scope of the problem is increasing, with new cases exceeding 450,000 worldwide annually. As April is oral cancer awareness month we would like to highlight the importance of getting screened. Also, we would like to examine the risk factors associated with this type of cancer. Some people have fewer risks than others, but may still develop oral cancer, therefore it is important to schedule [...]

2019-04-16T21:31:44+00:00Tags: , , , , , |
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Tackling Oral Cancer One Step at a Time

If you know anything about Artistic Dental, you know we’re committed to ensuring the utmost care for our patients and their smiles. In April, we’re taking that commitment one step further and putting on our running shoes – because we’ll be taking part in this year’s Oral Cancer Foundation Walk for Awareness! The Oral Cancer Foundation “is a national public service, non-profit entity designed to reduce suffering and save lives through prevention, education, research, advocacy, and patient support activities.” Approximately 48,250 people in the U.S. will be diagnosed with oral cancer this year, and sadly the occurrence of this disease [...]

2018-05-02T15:17:59+00:00Tags: , , |
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5 Health Problems Linked to Poor Oral Health

People often don’t realize just how much their oral health can dictate the health of the rest of their body. Oral health—the health of the gums, teeth, and mouth in general— has been linked to a number of medical conditions. This is because the mouth is the gateway to the rest of the body. If bacteria builds up and forms plaque on and in between the teeth, it can eventually lead to a serious gum infection/disease called periodontitis. This infection could spread to other parts of the body or cause inflammation that could contribute to other medical conditions. In other [...]

2020-08-26T15:04:41+00:00Tags: |
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5 things to do to improve oral health in 2018

At Artistic Dental, we hope that one of your New Year’s resolutions is to improve oral health in 2018. Making the commitment is the first step to incorporating healthier habits into your daily life, but we realize it can tough to stick with it. To help you succeed this year, we’ve put together a list of five things you can do to get on track and improve oral health in 2018: Resist your guilty pleasures: We all know that cutting out sugar from your diet is a good idea for weight loss. But, did you know that cutting out sugar [...]

2020-08-26T15:05:25+00:00Tags: |
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National Dentist’s Day: 5 Ways Your Dentist Protects Your Health

March 6th marks National Dentist’s Day, which was created to honor and show appreciation to dentists. Let’s be honest, a visit to the dentist is not something most people look forward to. For some, the thought of going to the dentist can induce fear and anxiety, resulting in avoidance. To help overcome those fears and remind us why we need to show a little love on National Dentist’s Day, here are the five ways the dentist helps protect our health:  1. Detecting disease: Your mouth can say a lot about your overall health. Although you may be going in for a [...]

2018-05-02T14:42:52+00:00Tags: |
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5 Simple Ways to Love Your Heart & Teeth: American Heart Month

American Heart Month is upon us and reminding us to practice healthy heart habits. Now, you may be asking, “What does heart health have to do with oral care?” Surprisingly, a lot more than you may think. Here are five simple things you can do to  help keep your heart (and teeth) happy and healthy: Brush, floss, and take care of those pearly whites: As unbelievable as it may be, there is a strong connection between gum disease and heart disease. The germs and bacteria from gum disease can travel into your blood stream, which can then reach the heart [...]

2018-05-02T14:42:52+00:00Tags: |
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5 Healthy Habits to Know for Men’s Health Month

June is Men’s Health Month and believe it or not, men are at higher risk across the board for oral health problems than women. Healthy teeth and gums generally mean a healthier person. Let’s close the gap. Here are 5 things men can do to improve their oral health.   Laugh and Smile More Looking tough and flexing manly muscles may earn you style points at the gym or in the office, but they are not nearly as beneficial to men’s health as laughing and smiling. Studies show laughing and smiling improve the mood, cut stress, boost the immune system [...]

2018-05-02T15:10:38+00:00Tags: |
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Dental Health Services at Artistic Dental

Artistic Dental at the biltmore offers dental health services for the whole family.  In addition to caring for the dental needs of all ages, our dentists and staff are highly trained in a wide variety of comprehensive dental procedures. What this means for our patients is that we can take care of a majority of your dental needs including orthodontics and wisdom tooth extractions, as well as many other treatments and procedures. If you are a current patient or interested in becoming an Artistic Dental patient, speak to Dr. Dougherty or Dr. Adhikari to learn how we can help. In [...]

2019-10-08T17:35:54+00:00Tags: , , , |
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What is the difference between DMD vs DDS

The medical field uses dozens of acronyms and abbreviations that stand for the various titles and certifications a medical professional has earned or achieved. Some are very familiar —like MD for medical doctor and RN for registered nurse, while others are not as recognizable to the general public. In the dental industry, you will most often see DDS or DMD following a dentist’s name. The only difference between a DMD vs DDS title is where the dentist attended school and earned their degree in dentistry. The training of DMD and DDS dentist are essentially the same. DMD stands for “Dentariae [...]

2018-07-09T20:27:06+00:00Tags: , , , , , |
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Family Dentistry

Caring for Your Whole Family from Age 2 to 102 At Artistic Dental, we emphasize family dentistry — that means we’re here to help you get the best dental care possible, from the first toddler appointment through that conversation about dentures. Our highly-trained dentists work closely with our experienced dental staff to bring you comprehensive family dentistry that you can count on. We are dedicated to taking care of your family’s oral health, beginning with cleanings that make your teeth sparkle to corrective procedures that restore your mouth’s overall health. Early Preventative Care It is often recommended that children [...]

2020-08-11T13:42:05+00:00
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