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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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Waterlase vs. Solea Dental Lasers

If you are among the 15% of Americans who report having dental anxiety, then you might have heard about Waterlase and Solea dental lasers. If you have not, then you will be happy to learn that with technology advancing more dentists are utilizing Waterlase and Solea all-tissue dental lasers to treat patients. These dental lasers allow dentists to fill cavities without the need for Novocain (which means no anxiety causing needles) and no pain. This is especially good news for people who are afraid of needles, drills or dental procedures in general. Laser technology is a revolutionary change in dentistry. [...]

2021-07-23T22:11:11+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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How laser dentistry relieves dental anxiety

Dental anxiety is not a phenomenon, this phobia is very real. It is estimated that somewhere between 20 and 75 percent are fearful of the dentist  and roughly 9 -15 percent of Americans avoid going to the dentist because of fear and anxiety. Fortunately, there are significant advances in modern dentistry and the development of new technologies that are helping to alleviate that fear and anxiety. One of the biggest innovations is laser dentistry. Most are familiar with laser technology and its uses in medical aesthetics, but many are not familiar with its new role in dental care. It [...]

2021-07-23T22:11:11+00:00Tags: |
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The 5 Best Whitening Toothpaste Brands for Real Results

Why Use the Best Whitening Toothpaste? Everyone wants a perfect smile complete with glimmering pearly whites, however this is often hard to maintain no thanks to drinks that stain our teeth, like coffee and red wine.  Luckily, the best whitening toothpaste for you is available to help lift those yellowing stains. The Five Best Whitening Toothpastes for Real Results Using whitening toothpaste is a form of extrinsic whitening, meaning the grainy texture of the toothpaste works to remove biofilm and surface stains for people who want their teeth to be as white as they once were. This works well [...]

2021-07-23T22:11:11+00:00Tags: , |
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Why Your Routine Professional Cleaning Involves Teeth Scaling

What is Teeth Scaling? Do you ever wonder exactly what your dental hygienist is doing during a routine cleaning? Of course, they floss and polish your teeth as the last step but what about when they use the tool with the metal hook to scrape the bottoms of your teeth near the gum line? They also use compressed air and water to help get the job done. This process is referred to as teeth scaling, a crucial step in deep cleanings that can help prevent and treat periodontist (gum disease) by removing built-up plaque and tartar. A study by the [...]

2021-07-23T22:11:11+00:00Tags: , , , |
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Four Reasons for Abnormal Pain After Root Canal Surgery

Are you in pain after a root canal? No one is happy to hear that they need a root canal, but if that’s the case it’s likely you are already in pain. Normally, the pain after a root canal will be minimal, if not at all. Unfortunately, there are instances where pain resurfaces. To help differentiate normal pain from abnormal pain, it is beneficial to understand more about the procedure. A root canal surgery is performed when the pulp in the cavity of the root of the tooth is infected and it needs to be cleaned, repaired and sealed with [...]

2021-07-23T22:11:11+00:00Tags: , , |
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Five Ways Technology is Changing Dentistry at Your Phoenix Dentist Office

From smartphones to smart homes, technology is changing the way we live and work. It offers more convenience, increased accuracy and efficiency in many of our daily tasks, including our oral health. Like most industries, advancement in technology is changing dentistry and how dentist treat patients. Here are five ways technology is revolutionizing oral health: Same Day Crowns by CEREC Doctors CEREC is a device that uses CAD/CAM technology along with 3D photography to take pictures and make impressions of teeth for crown fittings. One of the major benefits of CEREC is the efficiency it provides. Dentists can now fit [...]

2020-07-11T23:04:38+00:00Tags: , , |
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How a dental tooth crown can fix a chipped tooth

A Tooth Crown Can Help Fix It You realize your tooth cracked or chipped and now you’re wondering how a dentist can fix it. While there are several dental treatments that can restore a chipped tooth, one of the most common restorative procedures for damaged teeth is a crown that will match the damaged tooth. What is a tooth crown and how does it work? A crown is a protective cap that is placed over the tooth, restoring it to its natural look and function. A crown acts as protection, ultimately preventing you from losing the damage tooth. Teeth are [...]

2021-07-23T22:11:11+00:00Tags: , , |
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Invisalign® vs Braces: Everything you need to know

How to Compare Invisalign® vs Braces Are your teeth not as straight as you would like them to be? Do feel self-conscious about your smile? Braces or Invisalign® could be the solution. To help determine the best treatment for you, it’s important to know the difference between Invisalign® vs braces. While both procedures can be used to straighten teeth, Invisalign® is an alternative to braces that are invisible and removable. Traditional braces are metal brackets that are glued to the teeth and connected with wires and rubber bands. Choosing between the two depends on the condition of your teeth and [...]

2018-05-16T14:15:04+00:00Tags: , |
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