This is the time of year when people reflect on the many things for which they are grateful. While your general health may be on the list, have you considered your oral health specifically? A healthy smile is not to be taken for granted. It takes time and care to achieve and maintain good oral …
When your body’s defense system is weakened, it is more susceptible to germs. Your mouth contains a huge number of germs that can cause serious infections. This is why it is said that a human bite is the most serious bite of all animals. Oral health is important at all times, but even more so …
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There are a variety of memes about smiling: giving them away, sharing them with others and brightening someone’s day. There are proven health benefits from smiling that make it a practice you may want to adopt if you haven’t already. Lower Your Blood Pressure Smiling and laughter can lower your blood pressure and help reduce …
The wisdom teeth are the last four teeth to erupt. They usually make their appearance during the final teen years or early 20s. These molars are often a source of pain and discomfort. They are notorious for coming in crooked, erupting partway or coming up partially underneath the second molars. The vast majority of people …
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It’s no secret that appearance and beauty have always been an integral part of American culture. As such, individuals are challenging stereotypes when it comes to getting older, vowing to age beautifully, not gracefully. Dental Economics explains that this change in attitude is reflected by the boom in plastic surgery, along with the request for …
While there is a growing emphasis on preventative dentistry and a greater awareness of dental-related conditions, most individuals are not sure when and if they need emergency dental care. What’s more, dental emergencies seem to happen at the most unsuspecting times and places. In any case, the team at Kennesaw Mountain Dental Associates wants you …
There’s no question that Botox has generated huge waves in the world of aesthetics, as the dollar amount spent on the popular injections (along with dermal fillers) exceeds the number spent on breast implants and liposuction combined (American Academy of Facial Esthetics). As such, dentists across the country are integrating Botox into their practices, both …
While it’s considered normal to emit an unpleasant odor first thing in the morning, and understandable to have bad breath following a spicy meal, chronic bad breath is a persistent condition that does not go away. In other words, it doesn’t matter how much one brushes their teeth, or if he or she uses mouthwash. …
As a gap or space between teeth, a Diastema is most often noticed between the two front teeth, though it can develop anywhere in the mouth. Thus, while a space between a child’s two front teeth may naturally close once his or her permanent teeth emerge, there are some cases in which the gap remains. …
In flipping through a magazine, it’s likely that many of the smiles you see are a product of porcelain veneers. These wafer-thin shells of tooth-colored materials are uniquely designed to cover the front surfaces of teeth to enhance their appearance. Remarkably, veneers can change the color, shape, size and length of teeth, and mimic the …
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.
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