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Posts

  • (Don't) Break It Like Beckham
  • 2.6 Million Fans 'Like' Justin Bieber's Chipped Tooth
  • 3 Things to Watch Out for to Protect Your Oral Appliance
  • 3 Things You Need to Know Before Getting a Crown Restoration
  • 3 Ways to Reduce the Bacteria in Your Mouth that Cause Tooth Decay
  • 4 Areas Deserving Attention as You Protect Your Teeth for a Lifetime
  • 4 Areas We May Check During Your Older Loved One's Regular Dental Visit
  • 4 Supposed Health Dangers in Dental Care That Aren't Dangerous
  • 4 Things You Should Do - or Not Do - to Maintain Your Oral Appliance
  • 4 Tips for Achieving Better Hygiene
  • 4 Tips to Help you Quit the Smoking Habit
  • 4 Ways You Can Better Manage Dental Care for a Child with Down Syndrome
  • 5 Tips to Keeping a Healthy Mouth During Your College Years
  • A 'Tooth in a Day' Implant Could Give You a Perfect Smile From Day One
  • A Bird's-Eye View of Tooth Replacement
  • A Dental Exam Could Uncover an Eating Disorder
  • A New, Improved Solution for Loss of Teeth in the Lower Jaw
  • A Royal Fix
  • A RPD Could Be Your Answer to Replacing Missing Teeth
  • A Solution for Restoring Adequate Bone for Dental Implants
  • A Traditional Bridge Might be the Right Solution for Your Missing Teeth
  • A Wake-Up Call in Major League Baseball
  • A Word to Young Adults: Brushing and Flossing are Key to a Healthy Mouth
  • Acid Reflux Could Lead to Tooth Damage
  • Actor David Ramsey Discusses Baby Bottle Tooth Decay
  • Actor David Ramsey Says: Don't Forget to Floss!
  • Actress Emma Stone Reveals How Thumb Sucking Affected Her Teeth
  • Actress Florence Henderson Shares Her Secrets for Keeping Your Natural Teeth as You Age
  • Advances in Dental Health that may be Waiting for us Just around the Corner
  • America's (Dentists) Got Talent - for Fixing Damaged or Missing Teeth!
  • Any Time, Any Place: Cam Newton's Guide to Flossing
  • Are mouthguards important? Just ask Fitness Expert Jillian Michaels
  • Are You in the Know About Dental Crowns? Take our True or False Quiz
  • Ariana Grande Breaks Free - of Her Wisdom Teeth
  • As Summer Heats Up, Be on Your Guard for Tooth Injuries
  • Avoid Becoming a Dental Injury Statistic - Get a Custom Mouthguard for Your Young Athlete
  • Avoiding the Jim Carrey Chipped-Tooth Look
  • Baseball's Francisco Lindor Shines as "Mr. Smile"
  • Be on the Lookout for These Common Bite Problems in Children
  • Beyonce Makes Flossing a Family Affair
  • Beyond Brushing and Flossing: Consider Other Risk Factors for Tooth Decay
  • Bitewing X-Rays Provide Early Detection of Tooth Decay in Back Teeth
  • Bitewing X-Rays Safely 'Reveal all' About Back Teeth to Prevent Tooth Decay
  • Bleeding Gums may be a Warning Sign of Gum Disease
  • Bobby Bones Dances His Way to Dental Damage
  • Bonding with Composite Resins Ideal for Restoring Chipped Teeth
  • Celebrate World Smile Day With More Attractive Teeth
  • Cemented or Screwed: Which Implant Crown Attachment is Best for You?
  • Certain People may Benefit from Antibiotics Before Implant Surgery
  • Choosing a Screw or Cement to Attach an Implant Crown
  • Chrissy Teigen's Teeth-Grinding Troubles
  • Chronic Biting Habits Can Lead to Loose Teeth
  • Clean Your Implants Just Like Your Other Teeth
  • Cleaning Around Implants Crucial to Protecting Them from Loss
  • Cleaning Your Oral Appliance Extends its Life and Ensures Good Health
  • Common Types of Tooth Injuries and How to Treat Them
  • Composite Resin Could Transform Your Tooth's Appearance in Just one Visit
  • Could a Metal Allergy Keep You From Getting a Dental Implant?
  • Crazy Little Thing Called... Hyperdontia?
  • Create a Strategy to Deal with Dental Problems to Avoid Future Expenses
  • Crowns can now be made In-Office with the CAD/CAM System
  • Dental Crowns for the King of Magic
  • Dental Hygienist - Your Partner in Preventing Disease and Maintaining Oral Health
  • Dental Implants Help Maintain Bone Health
  • Dental Injury Is Just a Temporary Setback for Basketball Star Kevin Love
  • Dental Magic Transforms Smiles
  • Dentures Still an Effective Restoration for Total Tooth Loss
  • Developing a Dental Care Strategy Could Save Long-Term Costs
  • Diabetes Doesn't Have to Stop You From Getting an Implant - if it's Under Control
  • Diet and Lifestyle Changes Could Lower Your Risk of Oral Cancer
  • Don't Let Acid Reflux Disease Rob You of Your Teeth
  • Don't Put Off Getting Treatment for Your Sensitive Teeth
  • Dr. Travis Stork: Don't Ignore Bleeding Gums
  • Dr. Travis Stork: If Only I'd Worn A Mouthguard!
  • Dwight Howard: A Bright NBA Star With a Smile to Match
  • Eden Sher and the Lost Retainer
  • Effective Dental Care Depends First on Getting the Big Picture
  • Erosion and Other Problems may be Signs of Bulimia
  • Even Celebrities Like Jennifer Lawrence Aren't Immune From Bad Breath!
  • Expert Advice: Vivica A. Fox on Kissing and Oral health
  • Facial Nerve Pain Can be Controlled
  • Fan of Superhero Film Black Panther Breaks Steel Wire...with Her Mouth!
  • FAQs: Keeping Your Mouth Healthy After Gum Disease Treatment
  • Find Out How These Famous Celebrities Protect Their Smiles From Teeth Grinding
  • Five Guidelines for Improving Your Youngsters' Oral Health
  • Flossing Daily Around Implants will Help Prevent Losing Your Bridge
  • Frequently Asked Questions about Cosmetic Bonding
  • Frequently Asked Questions about Gummy Smiles
  • Game, Set, Match: Milos Raonic Says A Mouthguard Helps Him Win
  • Get a Handle on Stress-Related Tooth Grinding to Stop Tooth Damage
  • Getting a 'New Tooth in One Day' Will Depend on Your Bone Health
  • Giancarlo Stanton Gets Major-League Mouth Protection
  • Giuliana Rancic Prepares for Her Son's First Dental Visit
  • Gum Disease Could Affect More than Your Teeth and Gums
  • How AFV's Alfonso Ribeiro Saved His Tooth
  • How Big Bang Theory Actress Mayim Bialik Gets Her Kids to Floss
  • How Dentistry Saved Kathy Ireland's Smile
  • How Kathy Bates Retains Her Movie-Star Smile
  • How to Handle 3 Common Injuries to Your Child's Mouth
  • How to Keep Your Teeth and Gums Healthy During Pregnancy
  • How to Protect Dental Health in the Later Years of Life
  • How we Treat your Jaw Pain Depends on the Cause
  • Hugh Jackman Is All Smiles for His New Broadway-Inspired Show
  • Implant-Supported Dentures Could Contribute to Better Bone Health
  • Implant-Supported Dentures Could Help You Avoid Bone Loss
  • Implant-Supported Dentures Provide Better Fit and may Stop Bone Loss
  • In These Uncertain Times, We Still Care About Your Dental Health
  • In Today's NFL, Oral Hygiene Takes Center Stage
  • Issues to Consider Before Dental Implants
  • It's an Art: Determining Tooth Color in Composite Resin Restorations
  • Jamie Foxx Chips a Tooth - This Time by Accident!
  • Janet Jackson: Even pop stars get insecure about their smiles!
  • Jason Derulo's Ideal Match
  • Jimmy Fallon Can’t Catch a Break - Except in His Tooth
  • Jimmy Fallon's Daughter Loses a Tooth on National Television
  • Johnny's Teeth Aren't Rotten Any More
  • Julianne Hough Shares a Video - and a Song - After Wisdom Teeth Come Out
  • June Is Men's Health Month
  • Kathy Bates Plays It Smart With Professional Teeth Whitening
  • Keep a Watchful Eye on Your Child's Teeth Grinding Habit
  • Keep an Eye on Your Teeth and Gum Health During Cancer Treatment
  • Keep Your Saliva Flowing - Your Oral Health Depends on it
  • Kicking the Tobacco Chewing Habit a Must for Long-Term Health
  • Know Your Toothpaste: How to Simplify Your Purchasing Decision
  • Lamar Odom Rebounds From Dental Anxiety
  • Learn About Living the Life You Love with Designer Nate Berkus
  • Less is Better: the 21st Century Approach to Tooth Decay Treatment
  • Life Is Sometimes a Grind for Brooke Shields
  • Life-like Dental Porcelain Helps Restore Smiles Marred by Unattractive Teeth
  • Limiting Refined Sugar in Your Diet can Reduce Risk of Tooth Decay
  • Look at the Long-Term Costs When Considering Dental Implants
  • March Is the Time to Evaluate Sleep Problems
  • Margot Robbie Knows: A Great Smile Is Worth Protecting
  • Master Illusionist Benefits from the Magic of Orthodontics
  • Matthew Lewis's Metamorphosis
  • Mild Pain Relievers may be all you need for Discomfort after Dental Work
  • More Than a new Smile - Dental Implants Help Stop Bone Loss as Well
  • Nancy O'Dell on Making Oral Hygiene Fun for Kids
  • NBA Player's Injury Points Out Need for Mouthguards
  • NBC Star Delivers a Message about the "Perfect" Smile
  • Neil Patrick Harris: What the Oscars Host Treasures Most
  • New Front Teeth for a Teenaged David Duchovny
  • New Minimally Invasive Techniques are Improving Tooth Decay Treatment
  • No "Glee" in Tooth Grinding
  • No Need to Fret Over Implant Surgery
  • Noah Galloway's Dentally Dangerous Dancing
  • Not a Fan of Using CPAP for Your Sleep Apnea? Consider an Oral Appliance
  • Not all Dental Crowns Share the Same Quality of Life-Likeness
  • Oral Health Can Prove Challenging in Your Senior Years
  • Patchy Discolorations on the Tongue Aren't a Cause for Worry
  • Pop Star Demi Lovato Pops Out Jay Glazer's Tooth
  • Preventing Dental Disease Starts with Assessing Your Unique Risk
  • Reality Star Kept His Eyes on the Prize: New Teeth!
  • Regular Cleanings Benefit Both Your Dental Health and Your Smile
  • Regular Flossing not Your Thing? Try an Oral Irrigator
  • Screw or Cement: Which is Best for Attaching Your Implant Crown?
  • See How Well You're Removing Daily Plaque with a Plaque Disclosing Agent
  • See Your Dentist if You're Having one of These 3 Dental Problems
  • Simplify Your Toothpaste Purchase by Looking for These Ingredients
  • Singer Dua Lipa Sees the Wisdom in Postponing Tour Dates
  • Sleeping in Dentures: Don't Do It!
  • Smoking Could Increase the Risk of an Implant Failure
  • Sofia Vergara: 'Obsessed' With Oral Hygiene
  • Spice Up Your Teeth
  • Stains from Within a Tooth Require Professional Whitening
  • Stay Ahead of Plaque Buildup with Effective Brushing and Flossing
  • Studies Show Vaping May Not Be Safer for Oral Health Than Tobacco
  • Tackling Dental Plaque
  • Taking Precautions Before, During and After Implants Will Help Ensure Success
  • Taking the Dread Out of Dental Visits
  • That Toothache Might Not Be From Your Tooth: The Problem of Referred Pain
  • The Implant Process can be Shortened, Depending on the Tooth Type
  • The Laser Revolution is Changing the Dental Healthcare
  • The Many Advantages of Dental Implants
  • The Material Girl and the True Blood Star Flaunt Distinctive Smiles
  • The Time Interval to Replant a Knocked Out Tooth Can Affect its Longevity
  • Three Things to Know About Crowns Before Your Restoration
  • TMD and Fibromyalgia Could Share Links in Chronic Pain
  • To Fight Tooth Decay Reduce "BAD" factors, Promote "SAFE" Ones
  • Tom Hanks' Abscessed Tooth Gets Cast Away
  • Transform 'Smile Zone' Teeth With Composite Resins
  • TV Anchor Nancy O'Dell Discusses Pregnancy and Oral Health
  • Use Partial Dentures Wisely to Protect Your Future Oral Health
  • Vaping Could Be Just as Harmful to Your Teeth and Gums as Smoking
  • Viggo Mortensen's Red-Carpet Smile
  • Vitamins Can Help Keep Your Oral Health in Top Shape
  • Vivica's Veneers: the Making of a Hollywood Smile
  • Want to Improve Your Athletic Performance? Try Tuning Up Your Dental Care
  • Welcome Blog
  • What Athletes Have to Tell Us About Oral Health
  • What Tara Lipinski Does to Protect One of Her Most Valuable Assets - Her Smile
  • What Won't Florence Henderson Leave Home Without?
  • What you can Expect if You're Undergoing Implant Surgery
  • What You Should do About This Bizarre Drug Side Effect
  • What's Causing Your Throbbing Toothache?
  • Why Big Bang Theory Actress Mayim Bialik Couldn't Have Braces
  • Why Dental Care is Even More Important When You're Pregnant
  • Why You Need a Long-Term Dental Care Plan
  • Wisdom Teeth Can Still be a Problem for the World's Youngest Billionaire
  • X-Ray Radiation Exposure is Much Less than Daily Environmental Radiation
  • You can Still have Implants with Diabetes - if you have it under Control
  • You May Need Your Dentist's Help Easing the Pain of Severe Canker Sores
  • Your 'Toothache' Might not be Caused by a Tooth
  • Your New Implants Need Proper Hygiene Just as Much as your Other Teeth
  • Your Options for Restoring a Chipped Tooth
  • Zac Efron's Smile Transformation Could Happen to You

Library

  • Educational Videos
  • Cosmetic & General Dentistry
    • Cosmetic Tooth Bonding
    • Crowns & Bridgework
    • Fillings
    • Gummy Smiles
    • Inlays & Onlays
    • Mouthguards for Adults
    • Mouthguards for Children
    • Nitrous Oxide
    • Porcelain Veneers
    • Removable Dentures
    • Smile Makeover
    • Snoring & Sleep Apnea
    • Teeth Whitening
    • TMD
    • Tooth-Colored Fillings
    • Tooth Contouring & Reshaping
    • Tooth Decay Prevention
    • Tooth Wear
  • Emergency Care
    • Gum Injuries
    • Orthodontic Emergencies
    • Tooth Pain
    • Traumatic Dental Injuries
  • Endodontics
    • Combined Root Canal & Gum Problems
    • Cracked Teeth
    • Root Canal Retreatment
    • Root Canal Surgery (Apicoectomy)
    • Root Canal Treatment
    • Root Canal Treatment FAQs
    • Root Canal Treatment for Children
    • Tooth Sensitivity
    • Whitening Traumatized Teeth
  • Oral Health
    • Aging & Dental Health
    • Antibiotic Premedicationfor Dental Treatments
    • Bad Breath
    • Blood Pressure Medications & Your Gums
    • Diabetes & Oral Health
    • Dry Mouth
    • Eating Disorders & Oral Health
    • Fluoride
    • Geographic Tongue
    • Missing Teeth
    • Nutrition & Oral Health
    • Oral Cancer
    • Oral Piercings
    • Osteoporosis & Oral Health
    • Pregnancy, Hormones & Oral Health
    • Preventive Dentistry
    • Professional Teeth Cleanings
    • Stress & Oral Habits
  • Oral Hygiene
    • How To Brush
    • How To Floss
    • Interdental Cleaning Devices
    • Mouthrinses
    • Oral Hygiene for Kids
    • Tips to Prevent Cavities
    • Toothpaste
  • Oral Surgery
    • Blood Thinners & Dental Procedures
    • Bone Grafting
    • Cleft Lip & Palate Repair
    • Corrective Jaw (Orthognathic) Surgery
    • Extractions
    • Facial Trauma and Reconstructive Surgery
    • Headaches & Migraines
    • Oral Cancer Screening
    • Oral Diagnosis and Biopsies
    • Sedation Dentistry
    • Sinus Surgery
    • Wisdom Teeth
  • Orthodontics
    • Adolescent Orthodontic Care
    • Adult Orthodontic Treatment
    • Brushing & Flossing with Braces
    • Early Orthodontic Treatment
    • Invisalign for Adults
    • Invisalign for Teens
    • Post-Orthodontic Care
    • Temporary Anchorage Devices (TADS)
    • Thumb & Finger Appliances
    • Types of Braces
    • Orthodontic Emergencies
    • Orthodontic FAQs
    • Orthodontic Headgear
    • Orthodontics & Dental Hygiene
    • Your First Orthodontic Appointment
  • Pediatric Dentistry
    • Age One Dental Visit
    • Fluoride & Your Child
    • Nitrous Oxide for Children
    • Pregnancy & Your Child's Developing Teeth
    • Sealants
    • Sleep Apnea & Behavior Problems in Children
    • Space Maintainers
    • Teething
    • Thumb Sucking
  • Periodontal Therapy
    • Cosmetic Gum Surgery
    • Periodontal (Gum) Disease
  • Technology
    • Air Abrasion
    • Anesthesia Wand
    • Digital Dental Impressions
    • Digital X-Rays
    • Intra-Oral Camera
    • Laser Decay Diagnosis
    • Laser Dentistry

Patient Education

Patient Education Menu
  • Educational Videos
  • Cosmetic & General Dentistry
    • Cosmetic Tooth Bonding
    • Crowns & Bridgework
    • Fillings
    • Gummy Smiles
    • Inlays & Onlays
    • Mouthguards for Adults
    • Mouthguards for Children
    • Nitrous Oxide
    • Porcelain Veneers
    • Removable Dentures
    • Smile Makeover
    • Snoring & Sleep Apnea
    • Teeth Whitening
    • TMD
    • Tooth-Colored Fillings
    • Tooth Contouring & Reshaping
    • Tooth Decay Prevention
    • Tooth Wear
  • Endodontics
    • Combined Root Canal & Gum Problems
    • Cracked Teeth
    • Root Canal Retreatment
    • Root Canal Surgery (Apicoectomy)
    • Root Canal Treatment
    • Root Canal Treatment FAQs
    • Root Canal Treatment for Children
    • Tooth Sensitivity
    • Whitening Traumatized Teeth
  • Oral Health
    • Aging & Dental Health
    • Antibiotic Premedication for Dental Treatments
    • Bad Breath
    • Blood Pressure Medications & Your Gums
    • Diabetes & Oral Health
    • Dry Mouth
    • Eating Disorders & Oral Health
    • Fluoride
    • Geographic Tongue
    • Nutrition & Oral Health
    • Oral Cancer
    • Oral Piercings
    • Osteoporosis & Oral Health
    • Pregnancy, Hormones & Oral Health
    • Preventive Dentistry
    • Professional Teeth Cleanings
    • Stress & Oral Habits
  • Oral Hygiene
    • How To Brush
    • How To Floss
    • Interdental Cleaning Devices
    • Mouthrinses
    • Oral Hygiene for Kids
    • Toothpaste
  • Oral Surgery
    • Blood Thinners & Dental Procedures
    • Bone Grafting
    • Extractions
    • Headaches & Migraines
    • Oral Cancer Screening
    • Oral Diagnosis and Biopsies
    • Sedation Dentistry
    • Wisdom Teeth
  • Orthodontics
    • Adolescent Orthodontic Care
    • Adult Orthodontic Treatment
    • Brushing & Flossing with Braces
    • Early Orthodontic Treatment
    • Invisalign for Adults
    • Invisalign for Teens
    • Post-Orthodontic Care
    • Types of Braces
    • Orthodontic Emergencies
    • Orthodontics & Dental Hygiene
    • Your First Orthodontic Appointment
  • Pediatric Dentistry
    • Age One Dental Visit
    • Fluoride & Your Child
    • Pregnancy & Your Child's Developing Teeth
    • Sealants
    • Space Maintainers
    • Teething
    • Thumb Sucking
  • Periodontal Therapy
    • Cosmetic Gum Surgery
    • Gum Grafting
    • Loose Teeth & Bite Problems
    • Non-Surgical Periodontal Treatment
    • Oral Systemic Connection
    • Periodontal (Gum) Disease
    • Periodontal Flap Surgery
    • Professional Teeth Cleanings
    • Ultrasonic Cleanings
  • Technology
    • Air Abrasion
    • Anesthesia Wand
    • Digital Dental Impressions
    • Digital X-Rays
    • Intra-Oral Camera
    • Laser Decay Diagnosis
    • Laser Dentistry

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1435 54th Street, Suite 100a
Columbus, GA 31904
(706) 507-9132
(706) 507-9135 (FAX)

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