Lake Oconee Dentistry hosted its second Stars, Stripes & Smiles event last Friday, November 16th, providing a free day of dental care to 89 area veterans and active military personnel.
Drs. David and Patti Bradley, Dr. Shelly Pound, Dr. Andrea Feldman, and Dr. Jamie Austin, along with Lake Oconee Dentistry hygienists, dental assistants and team members provided servicemen and servicewomen with a choice of a free cleaning, filling or extraction. Dr. David Miller, an oral surgeon and owner of Lake Oconee Oral Surgery and Dental Implant Center, also donated his time, along with his team, in order to help as many people as possible.
The doctors, in cooperation with a team of dental professionals and volunteers, provided 22 extractions, 23 fillings and 52 cleanings, totaling over $15,000 in free care. Lake Oconee Dentistry and Lake Oconee Oral Surgery have been partnering together for several years to provide dentistry for those in need. In total, the practices have donated over $250,000 in free dentistry to the lake area community through various events.
“The majority of veterans do not receive dental benefits through the VA. This event was a way we could thank these men and women for their service, while helping ensure they receive the dental care they need,” said Dr. David Bradley. “It was an honor to serve those who have served our country. These men and women are truly some of our country’s bravest heroes.”
If you have missing teeth, you may be familiar with the self-consciousness that spaces in your smile can cause, but did you know that these gaps can lead to serious oral health issues? Thankfully, your dentist in Greensboro has a variety of tooth replacement solutions to restore your smile. Keep reading to discover what your best options are for tooth replacement as well as what happens if you do nothing.
Lake Oconee Dentistry will once again be hosting Stars, Stripes and Smiles, a free day of dentistry solely for our servicemen and servicewomen, on Friday, November 16th.
If you think your smile could look brighter or whiter, you’re not alone. Around 80% of Americans wish they had whiter teeth, which is why there are so many whitening products available. However, not all whitening treatments are created equal. Professional, in-office teeth whitening in Greensboro provides unmatched results in one quick and easy appointment. Keep reading to discover how you can benefit from professional teeth whitening as well as how to keep your teeth pearly white.
Most people don’t give their temporomandibular joint (TMJ) a second thought – until there’s a problem! Unfortunately, it’s easy for jaw pain to develop because the TMJ is the most complicated joint in the body. For starters, it’s the only joint that’s bilateral, so the right and left sides have to work together in perfect harmony for everything to function properly. Not to mention that the TMJ also moves in 2 ways (hinging and sliding), whereas most joints in the body only move 1 way. That means that it’s fairly easy for jaw pain to develop if anything is off-track. But, the good news is that a dentist can provide non-surgical TMJ treatment that’s incredibly effective for treating this common condition. Keep reading to learn more!
Nearly everyone knows that Botox is a wonderful way to restore a youthful appearance by softening both smile lines and frown lines. But did you know that Botox has therapeutic benefits as well? That’s right – while Botox in dentistry can certainly be used to restore your smile’s youthful appearance, it can also bring you relief from any pain around your TMJ (temporomandibular joint) as well. If you’re one of the many Americans suffering from TMJ issues, you know that it has a huge impact on your quality of life because it prevents you from eating, smiling and laughing comfortably. But with Botox, it’s easier than ever to reduce these symptoms and restore the function of your jaws. Keep reading below to find out more about the cosmetic and therapeutic benefits of this procedure!
“According to the Red Cross, blood donations are currently being distributed to hospitals faster than they are coming in,” says Dr. David Bradley, co-owner of Lake Oconee Dentistry. “We have hosted successful blood drives in the past and felt that, given the shortage, now is the perfect time to host another one.”
When you brush your teeth, are you worried that you’ll never be able to hide the stubborn intrinsic stains you’ve gathered over the years? Did you suffer a minor dental injury after an accident that permanently changed the appearance of your smile? Do you wish your teeth didn’t have so many gaps, but don’t want to seek orthodontic treatment?
When it comes to teeth, most people feel that brighter is better. Everyone wants to have a smile that dazzles; yellow or dull-looking teeth aren’t an option for folks who truly want to look their best and turn heads wherever they go. But how can you obtain that Hollywood-level glow? We recommend that you skip the OTC products and opt for 