Children are taught that brushing thoroughly and flossing are the keys to good dental health, but this is only a small part of what it means to practice good oral hygiene. Here in our Knoxville dentist office we strive to educate our clients on the importance of dental care, from the way the teeth are cared for externally, to the way what one eats effects them internally. Everyone knows that sugary snacks are bad for the teeth, but do you know why? Brushing and flossing alone are not the answer to keeping teeth safe from sugar and other dietary faux pas.

Yes, diet. Diet plays a huge role in dental health and here at Knoxville dentist we want you to understand how that works. What you put into your body determines the ultimate health of your teeth. Brushing and flossing serve to remove food particles from the teeth, thus preventing the build-up of bacteria, tartar and plaque that could eventually lead to tooth and gum decay, resulting in the need for future, expensive dental work. Regular visits to the dentist for cleanings and x-rays will facilitate this process, but are not the answer to excellent oral hygiene.

What you eat plays a huge role in how healthy your teeth are. In our urbanized, fast-food culture many people now subsist on a diet of the very foods that lead to rapid tooth decay, eschewing fresh vegetables, fruits and whole grains in favor of chicken nuggets and french fries with a milkshake. Soft, moist, sugary and acidic foods stick to the teeth and work very quickly to erode enamel and compromise gum health. Small caries, or areas of decay, in the teeth enlarge more quickly when these foods are consumed on a regular basis. A breakfast purchased through the drive-through will sit on the teeth until lunch, to be followed by donuts from the office break-room and pizza ordered in for the group.

Instead, a balanced diet consisting mainly of fresh vegetables and whole grains with a minimum of processed foods should be followed. Not only will your body be taking in nutrient rich foods, but the chewing process of these firmer, less-soft foods will give your teeth and gums the exercise they need to stay healthy and strong. This will not only aid in good oral health, but in over-all body health. A comfortable weight will be maintained, blood sugar levels will remain steady, ensuring a high level of energy throughout the day and your smile will gleam! It’s a simple answer to a variety of bodily ills.

Here at Knoxville dentist we want our clients to be able to minimize their visits to the dentist – ideally we will only see you for your twice-yearly cleanings. Call us today to make an appointment to evaluate your overall dental health. We’re here to serve you!

It’s no coincidence that dentist chairs and barber chairs are so alike. Imagine going for a haircut and shave and getting your tooth pulled in the same visit. Dentistry began in the barber shop. It may seem like a strange combination – getting a hair cut and having teeth pulled, but it actually makes sense. Barbers were the ones with the sharp tools, the implements needed to cut hair, shave and trim beards and mustaches. The fact that the “patient” was also sitting upright in a chair designed to bring the head up to the barber’s level, made looking in and working on the mouth that much easier. While a lot has changed in the intervening years, a lot of has stayed the same. Where the barber would offer you a shot of whiskey, we here at Knoxville dentist offer a shot of Novocaine, and yet we aim to provide you with the best quality care we can offer.

Happily today the art of barbering and the art of dentistry have been separated and dental care has greatly improved. We here at Knoxville dentist staff only highly trained professionals to provide your teeth care. Our professional and compassionate crew understand man’s deep-rooted fear of the dentist and work hard at making you feel comfortable in our office. We focus on overall dental health, from what you eat to your at-home dental habits. We offer gentle service and care while performing all services with a goal to minimize discomfort and anxiety. Our offices are comfortable, clean and well-lighted. We work to set a mood that is appropriate to the experience so that when you leave it will not be with relief, but with anticipation of your next visit.

When considering your dental care we here at Knoxville dentist want you to think about us. For this reason we offer comprehensive care and education on good oral hygiene by offering dental health workshops to our clients. We believe in starting young, so offer workshops for families with children. No child is too young to begin in learning about good oral hygiene. In our workshops we will cover the basics from brushing and flossing to good dietary habits. Brush technique will be discussed – just brushing the front teeth isn’t adequate! A good tooth-brushing will include getting to all surfaces of the tooth, including behind the teeth and in very back behind the large molars.

For individuals without families, or those whose children have grown up and moved on we offer adult workshops with open discussion and an opportunity to ask questions about how to achieve your ultimate healthy mouth. Call our Knoxville office today for a schedule of our offered workshops. We have many available and are confident that you will find one that suits your needs.

Here at our Knoxville dentist office we remember our roots, but don’t ask us for a haircut!

Here at our Knoxville dentist office we are proud to announce the addition of chair-side CAD/CAM technology to facilitate the excellent work done by our cosmetic surgeons. CAD/CAM means Computer Aided Dentistry or Computer Aided Manufacturing. This new technology will greatly enhance the quality of the services we are able to offer to you. When this equipment first came into use in the dental industry it was clumsy, and required a great deal of finesse. Machines were housed in dental labs to be utilized by dozens, if not hundreds of professionals resulting in the need for long wait periods for clients in need of cosmetic appliances. Thankfully technology is ever-evolving and improving, and now CAD/CAM technology is available for use in the dentist’s office, allowing for quicker service.

By bringing in this new system we are able to complete most work in a single office visit, since all the work can be done right here in our Knoxville dentist office. Before, if you were to visit our Knoxville dentist office for, say, cosmetic veneers you would receive temporary veneers while the permanent ones were being manufactured in a separate plant. This process can often take several weeks and involve a significant amount of discomfort due to the fact that the temporaries are not fully bonded to your teeth. The resulting temporary bonding can leave you vulnerable to pain from certain foods because the enamel of your teeth has been partially removed in order to bond the temporary veneers to your existing teeth. Now, however, with our new CAD/CAM technology, you will be able to come to our Knoxville dentist with your troubled teeth, and leave the same day with your new, perfect, gleaming smile. No return visit, no extended treatment time, no uncomfortable waiting period with your temporaries.

Veneers are not the only cosmetic application we can now offer here out of our office. We can also do bridges, crowns, inlays and outlays. We are able to offer a variety of dental appliances using this new technology, and immediate repairs to existing appliances are now a breeze. Cosmetic dental work has been elevated to a new level that now benefits you a great deal.

An additional benefit of cutting out the middle man in these cosmetic processes is one of financial benefit to you. Since we are able to do all of the work here in our office with our new chair side CAD/CAM software we are able to save on costs. We are more than happy to pass on our savings to you! In celebration of our new acquisition we here at Knoxville dentist are now offering free consultations on cosmetic work. Call us today to make your appointment and start your journey on the road to the perfect smile!

Teeth whitening has moved from the realm of the elite, movie-star crowd and now permeates the lives of the general public.  Our Knoxville dentist office offers the public what they’re looking for. In our contemporary society a bright smile has become a necessary social asset. The truth is, the first thing people often notice about other people when they first meet is the quality of his or her smile. A sincere smile is important, of course, but the condition of the teeth contained in that smile play a huge part in how people now judge one another. If the teeth aren’t clean and white, if they aren’t gleaming with an aura of freshness, then they run the risk of being judged negatively.

If your teeth are discolored, yellow, grayish or brown, or just appear dingy in general you may wish to consider undergoing a teeth whitening process. If you feel that you’re not advancing at work, or if your dating life has fallen off, you may wish to evaluate the quality of your smile. It has been shown in survey after survey that people with fresh, bright smiles do better in all aspects of life, from work, to home to out and about in the world. This is simply a truth of our contemporary society. Everyone responds to a beautiful smile, and you deserve to have the best one possible for you!

Here at Knoxville dentist we understand this important social development regarding the whiteness of one’s smile. We’ve been offering teeth whitening services for many years now, but have recently increased your options for this procedure. We still offer the traditional teeth whitening technique known as bleaching. Bleaching doesn’t actually involve bleach, but rather hydrogen peroxide works as a bleach on the tooth’s enamel. The peroxide removes the layers of built up stains leaving the enamel of your teeth as white as the day it was formed. This procedure can be done here in our Knoxville dentist office usually in under an hour. This method will produce significant results.

We have also recently added a new process called light activated tooth whitening. It is commonly known as laser whitening, but much as teeth bleaching is a misnomer, so is the term “laser whitening.” An actual laser is not used in this process. Instead one of our highly trained Knoxville dentist hygienists will apply a special gel to your teeth. A special light is then trained on the teeth, interacting with the gel to remove the years of stain build-up. The results are guaranteed satisfaction.

Stop wondering if your smile is “good enough,” give us a call here at Knoxville dentist and we’ll set you up today for a chair-side teeth whitening session. Walk away from our office knowing that you are wearing a winning smile!

How long has it been since your last dental check up? Maybe a little too long? Here at Knoxville dentist we encourage our clients to maintain good oral health. This requires some effort of course, but once good habits have been established, it’s easy enough to keep up with. The American Dental Association, the ADA, has established that dental check ups should be performed once every six months. Here at Knoxville dentist we are equipped with all the state of the art equipment to make your time with us as easy as is possible.

Ideally your teeth will last you a lifetime. Developing good oral care habits will go a long way to ensuring the life and health of your teeth. Here at Knoxville dentist we want to educate you on how to maintain the health of your teeth and gums. This is best accomplished by making a appointment for a dental check up.

Our staff is highly trained, caring and respectful of you and your dental care. We strive to make our offices welcoming with well-lit spaces, soothing music and contemporary, yet moderate decor. Our waiting room is stocked with current magazines for you to browse through should you have to wait for your dental review. Our front of the office staff will check you in with a minimum of fuss, and our dental hygienists will welcome you into the procedure room with warmth and a welcoming smile. All of our staff is well-educated on the services we offer and can answer most of your questions regarding your dental check up and subsequent dental care here at Knoxville dentist.

We accept most dental insurance plans and offer affordable payment options if you do not have dental insurance available to you. We aim to keep our costs moderate so that you are not financially stressed by the necessary care that your teeth must undergo. A general dental review will include a thorough cleaning to remove tartar and plaque and a flossing. Your teeth will also receive a polishing. The hygienist will talk to you about your oral care routine, and make suggestions should she or he feel it is necessary.

We will take x-rays with a goal toward early diagnosis of possible issues, and discuss your options with you before performing any work on your teeth. We here at Knoxville dentist will never do any unauthorized work, or pressure you into services you do not need. The professionals will also check your teeth and discuss any issues you may have been experiencing, and will be able to offer you suggestions for future dental care.

Your office wants to minimize the stress of seeing your professional for your regular dental check up. Your oral health is important to us, and we encourage you to call us soon to make an appointment. Remember, your teeth have to last you a lifetime, let us help you to maintain their optimal health!