As the holiday season begins, we ask that you help us feed the hungry. For the seventh year in a row, we are teaming to support The Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee and help fight hunger. Just bring in 35 non-perishable food items during the entire month of November and we will schedule
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Introducing our House Dental Plan
SIGN UP ONLINE We understand that dental care needs to be affordable, especially for families. We also know that many companies have cut back on dental benefits or even cut them out entirely. Even if you have dental insurance, you may be concerned about your out-of-pocket expenses, so we make every effort to lighten your
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5 myths about teeth whitening
Before you whiten your smile, get the facts.
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Dental pain: OTC pain relievers better than opioids
Over-the-counter pain pills are safer and more effective than prescription opioids for controlling the pain following dental procedures, a review of the evidence has found.
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Dental Mythbuster: cavities don’t always hurt.
Sometimes cavities fly under the radar, but ignoring early detection can result in a trainwreck.
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SPG Blocks: new treatment for chronic migraines
A simple, inexpensive procedure called SPG block may provide a relatively low-risk option for the treatment of chronic migraines.
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Why 3D imaging is so important
3D dentistry, at its most basic, involves developing a digital, 3D image of the mouth and skull. Traditional X-rays only develop a 2D picture of your mouth, while other methods took longer bouts of radiation to create a detailed picture, and were more unpleasant and intrusive to the patient.
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DD team attends advanced TMD training at LVI
Downtown Dental staff recently landed in Vegas for OSA (Obstructive Sleep Apnea) Training with The Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies (LVI), a postgraduate training center for dentists.
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Trouble sleeping? See your dentist first.
The ADA says dentists should be screening their patients for sleep apnea and should be the professionals who make oral appliances.
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Using supplements? Tell your dentist.
Everything you ingest, even vitamin supplements, causes a certain reaction, and your dentist should know about what's in your body.
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