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!