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Cosmetic Dentistry and Choosing Your Smile

Cosmetic Dentistry: A Field of Its Own Cosmetic dentistry is about aesthetics. In this regard it’s more similar to art than science. It’s a practice in appearance over function. This Read More

Dentist's Advice: Stop Flossing!

Share onYep, you read that right: I’m a dentist and I’m suggesting that you throw away your floss.When I first advise my patients to stop flossing, they usually look at me like I’m crazy—it's been ingrained in their minds that flossing is essential to their health. Unfortunately, most dentists’ advice around flossing is misguided.As you well know, an inordinate amount of food gets stuck between our teeth after meals. Traditionally, we've been taught to use a thin, waxy string to…

What are Dental Veneers, and When are They Used?

Strikingly-white, straight, perfect teeth. It’s something we all want – and especially so during our teen years. Whitening kits and toothpastes can help, and sneak-arounds like sipping coffee and soda through a straw can also aid the cause. But what do you do when one of your kid’s teeth gets cracked or chipped – or is genetically off-color or misshapen? Dental veneers may be the answerWhat is a Veneer?A "veneer" is a wafer-thin layer of material molded to the surface of…

Five Things You Don’t Know About Veneers

Besides being a slam-dunk option for making your smile straight, dazzling and bright and giving your teeth that picture-perfect shape, veneers come with some surprising side adv...

This Is Exactly How You Should Be Taking Care of Your Teeth Every Single Day

Oral health—Use these daily dental care tips to improve your oral health.

How to Deal with Dental Phobia and Dental Anxiety

Dental phobias and dental anxiety can be eliminated through three different approaches

Why Can't Americans Afford Dental Care? (Infographic)

There is quite a big misconception regarding why Americans cannot afford dental care. Some of the reasons include that there are not enough dentists, or that dentists get paid too low. However, statistics in the health field point towards exactly the opposite and here are some important facts.

Dental care is an afterthought, and that’s a big problem

Dental Healthcare Routines That Work for You and Your Dog

From the time we are children, we’re taught the importance of caring for our teeth every single day. But does daily brushing for your canine companion put

Men's Dental Care and Effects of Gum Disease

When it comes to dental care, men and women aren't the same. Men are often at higher risk for common issues, and should do the following to stay healthy.

Dental Care Tips for Caregivers

Are you a caregiver who is helping someone with a disability or medical condition? Here’s tips for better dental care for the person you care for.

No Dental Insurance? Here are 3 Options

There are three ways to approach dental care if you don't have employer-based coverage - purchase your own private insurance, opt instead for a discount plan or simply pay for services out of pocket as you need them.

Tooth brushing app helps keep the dentist away

An app that makes brushing teeth fun for youngsters improves dental hygiene of users, reports a new study.

Pet Owners Warned about Overlooking Dental Care

Most people know that they need to brush their teeth and floss to keep oral diseases at bay, but many be unaware that they need to take the same cautious approach to their pet’s oral healthNumerous studies have indicated that levels of decay and gum disease among pets are extremely high and around 80 percent of dogs suffer from signs of gum disease at some point in their lives and the figures for cats are only marginally lower.Signs to look out…

Would This Help Us Keep More Dental Appointments?

Please don’t jump all over us for this one, we have nothing to do with the concept and we’re not trying to publicize Taiwanese Dentistry du jour or expound on Jennifer Aniston’s dental dominatrix d…

The Importance of Regular Brushing

Regualr brushing during the holidays can help prevent cavities and other problems. Learn more & call Legacy Hill Dentistry of Smyrna TN at 615-459-8050!