Boo! The best and worst Halloween candies
All the little ghouls and goblins will soon be ringing doorbells, expecting sweet treats from friends and neighbors. We love all those goodies, too, but you can imagine that from a dentistry...
View ArticleCavities: Signs and symptoms
© JanMika - Fotolia.com When a tooth throbs or your gums swell, we hope you’ll immediately be on the phone, calling us at Pine Mountain Dental Care of Kennesaw. But do you know how to identify a new...
View ArticleDental sealants can help prevent decay
Highly effective in preventing decay on the biting surfaces of your chewing teeth, dental sealants are a simple procedure in which a tooth-colored acrylic “coating” is painted onto the surface of the...
View ArticleBad gums are bad news – we can help
Periodontal gum disease happens when bacteria gets below the gum line, and the attachment between the gum and tooth is lost. Three out of four Americans have some form of periodontal disease, and only...
View ArticleDental floss – the options boggle the mind
Most of my patients know I tend to be a nag about the importance of regular flossing – it’s such an effective way to remove those tiny, hard-to-reach particles from behind and between teeth that even...
View ArticlePresidents’ Day provides opportunity to appreciate modern dentistry
We’re celebrating Presidents’ Day this week, originally associated with the birthday of George Washington on February 22, and later expanded in the mid-1980’s in many locations to recognize Abraham...
View ArticlePick up your mouthwash – but please don’t put down your toothbrush!
© micro10x - Fotolia.com Many people tend to think of mouthwash more as an aid for fresh breath than necessarily for oral hygiene and good health. But new research has found that the use of...
View ArticleCaring for your porcelain veneers
Here at Pine Mountain Dental Care of Kennesaw, we’re proud of the exacting work we do to fit our patients with beautiful, believable porcelain veneers, so we want to make sure that your investment...
View ArticleStart early to create a healthy smile
New parents certainly have their hands full with a new baby – feeding, bathing, changing, sleeping – it’s a lot to absorb and master. But one important item needs to be included in early childcare...
View ArticleChoosing the right toothbrush
I often get asked about manual versus electric or power toothbrushes and why one might be a better choice than the other. If you’re very conscientious about your dental care and have the manual...
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