General & Preventive Dentistry

Summer Foods That Your Smile Will Love

As you’re enjoying the sun this summer and the foods that tend to go along with long summer days and nights, the team at our Columbia dental office wants to share a few snack ideas with you that your smile will love. Top 4 Summer Foods for Your Smile When choosing what to eat this [...]

What To Do For a Dental Emergency

Nobody ever wants to experience an emergency, including a dental emergency. Dental emergencies, including injuries to the mouth, teeth, or gums, can be painful and scary. Knowing what to do for a dental emergency depends on the nature of the injury. Our dental office in Columbia is here to give you some tips on what [...]

Dental X-Rays, Who Needs ‘Em? (You Do!)

If you see your dentist in Columbia regularly, then you've probably had a dental x-ray or two taken in your life. The reason we rely on x-rays so heavily is that they’re absolutely a crucial part of creating a custom treatment plan that’s going to address your dental issues and needs, the right way. We [...]

By | May 16th, 2019|General & Preventive Dentistry, Oral Health|0 Comments

Is Calcium Important for Teeth?

We make a commitment to every patient who walks through the doors of our dental office in Columbia to restore and protect both their oral and overall health. One way we can do this is to help your teeth and bones stay strong so that they can last a lifetime. One of the most significant [...]

By | May 8th, 2019|General & Preventive Dentistry, Oral Health|0 Comments

The Signs of Oral Cancer

April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month, and at our dental office in Columbia, we know just how serious and scary oral cancer can be. To do our part to help raise awareness, we’re here to share facts, signs, and risk factors of oral cancer with our patients and neighbors. Facts About Oral Cancer More than [...]

Why Do I Grind My Teeth?

Did you ever wake up in the morning and notice that your face and jaw are sore? Do you get up in the mornings with unexplainable headaches?  Our dental office in Columbia wants to know if you’ve ever considered that your pain and discomfort could be caused by teeth grinding or bruxism. Read on and [...]

Healthy Foods. Healthy Smile. Healthy Body. Healthy Life.

We always like to take a moment this time of year to dedicate a special blog to eating healthy in honor of National Nutrition Month. Ask anyone of our team members at our dental office in Columbia, and they’re going to tell you how important it is to make sure you’re only putting good foods [...]

By | March 11th, 2019|General & Preventive Dentistry, Oral Health|0 Comments

4 Ways to Help Bad Breath

Halitosis, or more commonly referred to as bad breath, can happen to anyone. It can be uncomfortable and embarrassing. But what’s more concerning for the team at our dental office in Columbia is that bad breath can be a sign of something more serious. Let’s take a look at what causes bad breath and some [...]

By | February 18th, 2019|General & Preventive Dentistry, Oral Health|0 Comments

5 Ways to Get Rid of a Toothache

Toothaches can happen at any time, anywhere, and to anyone. When they do make an appearance, they can cause severe pain and leave us wanting immediate relief. At our dental office in Columbia, we understand the discomfort associated with a toothache and are here to share our top five tips to get rid of one. [...]

By | February 4th, 2019|General & Preventive Dentistry, Oral Health|2 Comments

Is Removing Wisdom Teeth Necessary?

About 90% of the American population has had their wisdom teeth removed. But why is it important that we get these teeth extracted? Is wisdom teeth surgery really that important? What happens if we don’t have our wisdom teeth taken out? The team at our dental office in Columbia has the answers. Wisdom Teeth Basics [...]

By | January 21st, 2019|General & Preventive Dentistry, Oral Health, Wisdom Teeth|0 Comments