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Family Dental Practice

Artistic Dental at the biltmore is proud to be a family dental practice. What does that mean to us? It means that we treat the whole family, using both advanced dentistry technology and lots of kindness. We care deeply about the well-being of all our patients, from those just starting to visit the dentist to those looking for rejuvenation of their smiles. In the articles below, we share our expertise and caring about family dental concerns. This includes how to choose a pediatric dentist, at what age children should visit the dentist, how to teach kids to clean their teeth, and more. Read on!

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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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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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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Why it’s important to teach childrens dental care

February is National Childrens Dental Health Month It's an important time to focus on and teach your child the necessity of good oral hygiene and childrens dental care. Maintaining a healthy mouth is vital for all ages, but is especially essential for youngsters when their mouth is vulnerable and adult teeth are coming in. In fact, more than half of children will be affected by tooth decay before the age of five, according to the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. Poor oral hygiene can also lead to future health issues and costly bills, something that can be difficult to explain [...]

2018-05-02T15:12:46+00:00Tags: , , , , |
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What is an endodontist?

Unless you’ve needed a specialty dental procedure in the past, you probably haven’t heard of an endodontist. So what is endodontics, and when might you need an endodontist? Endodontics is the branch of dentistry concerning dental pulp and tissues surrounding the roots of a tooth. “Endo” is the Greek word for “inside” and “odont” is Greek for “tooth.” Dentists who are trained in endodontics, like Dr. John Dougherty go through additional training and take continued education that focuses solely on the study of the dental pulp, and the treatments and procedures, such as root canals needed to keep gums and [...]

2022-09-05T06:09:32+00:00Tags: , , |
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What are teeth made of and 10 other facts you may not know about teeth

What Are Teeth Made Of? And 10 other facts about teeth that you may not know... Everyone knows they should be brushing and flossing their teeth and gums daily, unfortunately that doesn’t mean they always do it. Those that really want a winning smile will opt for treatments to whiten them, and, if needed straighten them. If you want your smile to sparkle and to maintain your health, it is important to spend time caring for your teeth. But how often do you actually stop and think about what teeth are made of and why it is so important to [...]

2018-07-09T20:23:49+00:00Tags: |
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Don’t take a “Holiday” from Oral Hygiene

  The weeks between Thanksgiving and New Year’s may be the “most wonderful time of the year”, but parties and time off work don’t mean you can take a holiday from oral hygiene. Follow these simple tips to keep your smile bright and to reduce the risk of a dental emergency during the holiday season.     Schedule your sweets: Candy and cookies and cupcakes, oh my. Everyone has a favorite sweet to eat during the holidays, and nobody is suggesting you give them up completely. The trick is to be smart about when you have them. Rather than grazing [...]

2018-05-02T15:13:35+00:00Tags: |
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Holiday Cooking Made Simple

We consider our patients an extension of family and as such, we love learning and sharing their many interests and talents. We recently learned that Janne Taubman is the author of two cookbooks, and with the holidays just around the corner we thought it might be nice to learn more from a resident chef, before tackling the task of cooking this year’s Thanksgiving feast. Janne’s cookbooks   offer at-home cooks some great recipes and instruction. When we spoke with Janne about her books and holiday cooking this is what she had to say: AD: What inspired you to write a cookbook?  [...]

2018-05-02T15:13:46+00:00
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5 Fun Alternatives to Halloween Candy

Going trick-or-treating is a highlight of the year for most kids and, let’s be serious, many adults too. After it’s the one night of the year where you get to wear a cool creative costume and fill up on Halloween candy to your heart's content (or until Mom says, “No more.”) Unfortunately, eating too much candy can build up plaque, which leads to cavities and other health problems. The American Heart Association recommends that children eat or drink less than 25 grams of added sugar a day. On Halloween, the average trick-or-treater takes home candy that contains more than 600 [...]

2018-05-02T15:15:32+00:00Tags: , , , , , , , , , , |
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