by garnerdentalgroup | Jan 9, 2020 | Uncategorized
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: make your New Year’s Resolution...
by garnerdentalgroup | Nov 5, 2019 | Uncategorized
Even when done properly, home brushing and flossing may not be enough. It can be difficult for your toothbrush to get at hard-to-reach places in your mouth. These areas can develop tooth decay if left unattended. That is why our doctors recommend dental sealants....
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...
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 7, 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 6, 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...
