by garnerdentalgroup | Jan 8, 2020 | Uncategorized
New Smile New Year Resolution It’s a new year and new decade – and for the dental-minded, that symbolizes another opportunity to take better care of our teeth! We want to challenge you all with just one challenge that will significantly improve your dental health:...
by garnerdentalgroup | Sep 13, 2019 | Uncategorized
Nobody looks forward to root canal treatment; in fact, many people would rather risk their good oral health than agree to the procedure. Unfortunately, this reaction is often related to a negative experience with a root canal that someone had decades ago. However,...
by garnerdentalgroup | Jul 30, 2019 | Uncategorized
You may not think about your temporomandibular joints (TMJ) much, but you use them a lot. The joints connect your jawbone to your skull. Your TMJ springs into action each time you talk, chew and swallow. TMJ disorders occur when something goes wrong with your jaw...
by garnerdentalgroup | Jul 1, 2019 | Uncategorized
By now, you’ve probably heard that candy is bad for your teeth. If you haven’t, we envy the way you coolly and unapologetically eat a Snicker’s bar. As dentists, we can’t do that. We know exactly what happens once we put that yummy candy bar in our mouth. What happens...
by garnerdentalgroup | Jun 11, 2019 | Uncategorized
We all know that too much stress in our lives can wreak havoc on our health, disrupting nearly every system in our body. Stress can lead to high blood pressure, an increased risk for heart attack and stroke, and even accelerated aging. To remedy this, many people turn...
by garnerdentalgroup | May 17, 2019 | Uncategorized
The healthy habits we learn when we are young tend to stick with us throughout life. Good oral health care is one of the most important of these. That’s why it’s crucial to introduce children to brushing and flossing in a way that makes it fun and gives them a sense...
by garnerdentalgroup | Apr 15, 2019 | Uncategorized
Dental crowns are a common part of smile restoration, as they can be used to repair teeth that are chipped, cracked, broken, or damaged by decay. They are also very easy to care for at home. If you look after your dental crowns according to the following instructions,...
by garnerdentalgroup | Mar 12, 2019 | Uncategorized
Considering a smile makeover? Changing the shape or color of teeth can be done several ways. Porcelain veneers and bonding are primarily the options available. Both procedures can change the appearance of a smile in just one or two visits. However, there are...
by garnerdentalgroup | Feb 14, 2019 | Uncategorized
There is a lot of misconceptions out there when it comes to taking care of your pearly-whites. Here are some dental myths to be aware of. Bleaching Can Weaken Your Teeth Despite what you may hear, undergoing a teeth whitening procedure does not damage your teeth and...
by garnerdentalgroup | Dec 5, 2018 | Uncategorized
You brush and floss daily and don’t snack on sugary treats, yet you’ve had your fair share of cavities. Your friend, on the other hand, is lax with the dental hygiene and lives on energy drinks and junk food, yet rarely has a cavity. What gives? Cavities,...