Now that it’s officially “holiday season” we’re wedged somewhere between leftover Halloween candy, Thanksgiving pies, Christmas cookies, and whatever your New Year’s Eve traditional snacks are. Usually we think about how bad the calories are on our waistband, but what about our teeth? If you’re looking for safe, tooth-friendly snacks to add to your plate …
Our teeth are naturally porous. The enamel alone is covered in thousands of tiny openings called “tubules.” As you might guess, the tubules can house stain particles that wind up making your teeth look darker. If you already have naturally dark enamel, additional staining may make your teeth look older than they really are. Drink …
Did you know that approximately 90% of the bacteria responsible for bad breath are on the surface of the tongue? Your tongue is covered in hundreds of tiny, bumpy extensions called “papillae.” Each one can house tiny particles of food debris and bacteria around it, making it possible for odors to harbor in hard-to-reach areas. …
You think you have a pretty big cavity or broken-off edge on one of your back teeth. You know it needs to be fixed, even though it doesn’t hurt that bad. The longer you wait, the more it’s going to break off. So, you call our Kennesaw dentist to set up an appointment, knowing that …
Oral cancer. It’s a dangerous and deadly disease, primarily because it can develop in adults of all backgrounds and be difficult to diagnose. In fact, most people will never realize they have oral cancer until it has reached an aggressive stage. The best treatment for oral cancer is an early diagnosis and intervention. Pinpointing pathological …
It might surprise you to learn that — unlike medical insurance — dental insurance plans haven’t increased their allowable amounts with normal inflation rates for over 40 years. And if you’re one of the thousands of people who don’t have dental insurance, you’re likely putting off treatments until the last possible second. So what other …
Great oral health is essential for quality overall wellness. When things like tooth decay and gum disease go untreated, they gradually take a toll on your smile and quality of life. But in times of COVID-19 social distancing, we’ve placed a pause on non-urgent or non-emergency treatments at our Kennesaw dentist’s office. As dentist offices …
At this time of “social distancing”, most dentists in Kennesaw are only providing essential care services such as emergency treatments for urgent needs. The reason behind these limitations is to help minimize extra traffic in and out of public places and to ensure the health and safety of our patients. Even though we may need …
Your mother has it, your grandpa had it, you’re liable to have it too, right? Contrary to what some people think, no, gum disease isn’t a genetic condition. In fact, according to our Kennesaw dentist, gum disease is 100% preventable. Causes of Gum Disease Plaque sticks to your teeth daily but gets removed whenever you …
February is the month for dozens of roses and pounds of chocolates. The flowers are beautiful to look at and lovely to smell, and the chocolates, well, this is the perfect month for chocolate lovers. With all that sugary sweetness and gooey deliciousness serenading your mouth, it is also the perfect month to have your …
Andrew CandlerHave been going here for about 2 years and absolutely love this group of professionals. Dr Contractor is great and Kasey is amazing!
Mira FigueiraI enjoyed my experience at this dentist office. They are always friendly and extremely helpful. Dr. Contractor is a nice guy and he knows what he is doing.
Debra BensonDr. Contractor and his staff are consistently friendly and helpful. Their knowledge and skills make for a visit to the dentist much less stressful.
Vince AlbachiaroBest Dentist and staff ever! Took a great interest in me and helped me navigate my dental needs during and after cancer treatments.
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