Do your palms get sweaty when someone mentions your upcoming dental appointment? Or maybe your body tenses up when the dental hygienist says, “open wide!” If so, you shouldn’t let your dental phobia keep you from getting the dental care your smile needs and deserves. If you’re most patients, it can—which only makes your dental issues worse. Our dental team at Lake Oconee Dentistry understands it’s not the easiest thing to pick up the phone and schedule an appointment for something you absolutely dread. Fortunately, we have a sedation dentist in Greensboro that can help you feel comfortable receiving dental treatments to keep your oral health up to par.
Nervous? Contact Your Sedation Dentist in Greensboro!
July 31, 2017
Fight Tooth Loss With Your Preventive Dentist In Greensboro
June 21, 2017
When you think about getting older, you probably think of the impact the aging process will have on your smile. You might think dentures and tooth loss are inevitable, but only about 10% of adults ages 50-64 end up losing their entire set of natural teeth. What can you do to avoid being part of this 10%? In this post, learn what causes people to lose their teeth from Lake Oconee Dentistry, your preventive dentist in Greensboro – and what you can do about it.
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Lake Oconee Dentistry Offers Speedy Braces in Greensboro
May 16, 2017
Just because we have gotten used to the luxury of getting what we want quickly, doesn’t mean we have to sacrifice quality. With that being said, wouldn’t it be fantastic if there was an orthodontic treatment that didn’t take years to be completed and achieve the results you want? Luckily, Lake Oconee Dentistry has revolutionary braces in Greensboro: Fastbraces. These are a modern alternative that has been tried and tested successfully to give patients the results they’ve been longing for in as little as six months—maybe even less!
Dental Experts Treat Gum Disease in Greensboro Comfortably!
April 13, 2017
Gum disease in Greensboro doesn’t just affect patients that have bad oral hygiene. It is easy to get gum disease no matter what age or habits you have. Many factors may play into it, even your genetic makeup. Even after practicing good oral hygiene at home patients visit their dentist, expecting a clean bill of health to find out they have gum disease.
Although teeth are meant to last a lifetime, many people lose them due to periodontal disease (advanced gum disease). For some patients, it’s because they don’t realize they could have been taking action to prevent losing their teeth by visiting their dentist for assistance when they first notice signs of unhealthy gums. If our office discovers that you have gum disease, we also have a revitalizing periodontal therapy option for patients wishing to get their oral health back on track.
Prevent Developing a Sensitive Tooth in Greensboro
March 17, 2017
It’s sweltering outside, as a normal summer day in Georgia is expected to be. An ice cold, natural lemonade slushie sounds heavenly right about now, but you pass. Unfortunately, every time you try to enjoy food or drinks that are exceptionally cold or hot, your tooth shoots a sharp pain down the side of your cheek. You don’t have to struggle and be so selective with your diet because of your sensitive tooth in Greensboro. At Lake Oconee Dentistry, the last thing we want is for our valued new and returning patients to sit in pain when we have the services and procedures to help restore full functionality of your smile.
Are Dental Implants In Greensboro Right For You?
February 15, 2017
It’s time – you’re finally ready to take care of that missing tooth in the back of your mouth. You’ve heard about dental implants in Greensboro, but you’re not completely sure if they’re right for you, or how they compare to other replacement teeth options. Luckily for you, the experts at Lake Oconee Dentistry share their knowledge and experience in this post – they give you all the details you need to decide if implants are the best solution.
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What to Expect from Your Greensboro Dentist
January 13, 2017
If you’re like many people, whenever you think that you need to go to the dentist, you simply type ”Greensboro dentist” into a search engine and hope for the best. You see links to thousands of practices, and even click on a few, but none of them actually compel you to make an appointment. They either don’t have everything you need or are too far away. You want a practice in your area that offers comprehensive care; you only want to have to go to one place. Fortunately for you, Lake Oconee Dentistry is exactly what you are looking for. (more…)
Free Day of Dental Care a Success
October 6, 2016
Each year, a line begins to form the night before the actual event.
Men and women bundled in coats, and loaded down with camping chairs, blankets and sleeping bags, crowd the sidewalk in front of Lake Oconee Dentistry. By the time team members begin arriving at 4:30 a.m. to set up for the day, there’s typically a crowd of at least 50 people waiting for them.
It’s a sight that is both heartbreaking and heartwarming.
“Now, more than ever, there are people in need of dental services who have no means to afford them — whether they are unemployed or experiencing some other serious financial difficulty,” says Dr. Patti Bradley. “While there are a lot of programs available for those in need of medical care, programs for those needing dentistry don’t really exist.”
That’s why Lake Oconee Dentistry began hosting Dentistry from the Heart, a free day of dental care, in 2010.
You Didn’t Inherit Soft Teeth
September 3, 2014
IT’S TRUE THAT EVERY ASPECT OF OUR HEALTH IS AFFECTED TO SOME DEGREE BY OUR GENES. And yes, some people just seem to be more predisposed to getting cavities. But it’s probably not a matter of “soft” versus “hard” teeth.
“I Do Everything Right And I Still Get Cavities”
Does this sound like you? If so, you’re the rare exception—and although it isn’t typical, we understand. That’s why it’s SO important that you pay particular attention to the basics.
You Probably ARE Inheriting Your Oral Bacteria
There’s good bacteria and bad bacteria. That unique mix, in your unique mouth, and how your mouth reacts to that mix may be what you’re really inheriting from grandpa. This video talks about oral bacteria mix or imbalance:
BY THE WAY… If you watched the video above, Josh says, “All you have to do is brush.” Hey Josh… We have one criticism of your video. You need to floss too! When you skip flossing, you’re missing up to 35% of your tooth’s surface area!
You May Have Inherited A Tendency Toward Dry Mouth
Are you a mouth breather? Was everyone who attended last summer’s family reunion a mouth breather too? Our saliva is a critical primary defense against tooth decay. Dry mouth may be a problem you need to be aware of and treat.
You May Be Inheriting A Few Eating Habits
Some of us emulate our parents when it comes to the way we eat. That may include a tendency to snack a lot, an affinity for soft drinks, etc., which may be detrimental to our dental health.
You’ve Probably Inherited An Oral Hygiene Mindset
How faithfully do you brush and floss? How consistently do you schedule regular dental checkups? Do you avoid (or even fear) dentists? How aware are you of the connection between your oral health and whole body health? Often, these things are priorities/attitudes passed by parents to children (consciously and sub-consciously).
We Can Help You Troubleshoot
As you know, we love talking about this stuff. So if you’re unsure why you’re more cavity prone than you should be, let’s visit. We can help figure it out and suggest solutions to keep your mouth healthy.