Thoroughly clean teeth with proper brushing technique. Brushing only takes 2 minutes and you can most definitely keep your teeth at a grade A+ level with a manual toothbrush.
Multiple toothbrush styles, bristles, heads and colors to choose from. You have the ability to choose soft bristles if you have sensitive gums, and a smaller head if you have a smaller mouth. Some brands even make special prints on toothbrushes for children. Nevertheless, you’ll never be short of options with manual toothbrushes.
Easy to travel with. All you need is a toothbrush case and you’re all set to go for your trip. No need to worry about batteries or charging outlets.
No batteries or charging.
Inexpensive and often free whenever you make a trip to your dentist. Keep in mind that you should ditch your toothbrush after about 3 months of use.
Manual Toothbrush/CONS
More work.
No timing. Manual toothbrushes require you to guess how long your brushing session will last (unless you set a two-minute timer).
Electric Toothbrush/PROS:
Easy to use. With a powered toothbrush, all you need to do is place the toothbrush at a 45° angle and let the toothbrush do all the work.
Less work for better results. Studies have shown that electric toothbrushes do a better job of cleaning your mouth and removing plaque and gingivitis.
More fun to use for children. Children like to take the easy way out on chores. If a child never brushes their teeth because they don’t want to, try having them use an electric toothbrush. It’s less work, it tickles their teeth, and the timer will let them know they’re all done! It’s a lot easier (and more fun).
Built in timer. Electric toothbrushes use a built in timer that stops the toothbrush once two minutes are up; no more guessing!
Electric Toothbrush/CONS:
Charging. You’ll either have to charge your toothbrush or replace its batteries.
Cost. Electric toothbrushes cost significantly more than a manual toothbrush. There are several types of powered toothbrushes but be prepared to pay more than you usually do.
Not as easy to travel with. Traveling with an electric toothbrush can be a hassle. They are bulky and bringing a charger along doesn’t help with room constraints.
Easy to break. Dropping your toothbrush can be fatal. You have to be more careful whenever using an electric toothbrush.
One last thing to point out: there have been a few studies that prove electric toothbrushes remove statistically significant more plaque compared to manual toothbrushes and are better at fighting gum disease. Despite the studies, your oral health will remain healthy (despite which type of toothbrush you use) as long as you consistently take care of your teeth. If you are on the fence of buying a powered toothbrush, talk to Dr. Clark the next time you come in for a cleaning.
Conservative Cavity Care: Small, tooth-colored fillings that remove as little enamel as possible so your teeth last longer.
Inlays & Onlays First: Bonded inlays/onlays as our go-to over crowns, preserving far more natural tooth structure.
Enamel-Sparing Crowns: When crowns are truly needed, we design them to leave up to 50% more natural enamel than typical approaches.
Save-Your-Teeth Reconstruction: In severe wear or erosion, we rebuild and stabilize teeth that many offices would extract for full-arch implants, often avoiding full-mouth removal.
Full-Arch Implants When Needed: All-on-X-style implant solutions for cases that genuinely require extractions-never a one-size-fits-all default.
Bite-Tuned, Long-Lasting Results: Every restoration is calibrated to your bite to reduce fractures and the cycle of redoing dentistry every few years.
Early Growth & Airway Evaluation — Age-appropriate screening for nasal breathing, tongue posture, crowding, and sleep-related issues.
Myofunctional Support (Early Intervention) — Train healthy habits (nasal breathing, tongue posture, lip seal, chewing/swallow) to guide growth and reduce future problems.
Guided Orthodontics — When needed, we time orthodontic treatment to growth to expand space, correct crowding, and help them catch up if development is behind.
One Team, Clear Roadmap — We coordinate with parents on what to do now, what to watch, and when to act next.
Prepless, conservative veneers: Transform your smile while preserving your natural enamel whenever possible.
Facially driven smile design & previews: Plan your smile around your face, lips, and profile-and use digital mockups/temporaries to try out your new look before anything is permanent.
Non-surgical "dental facelift": Improve facial support, fullness, and symmetry through thoughtful changes in bite and tooth position.
Additive cosmetic bonding: Repair chips and reshape worn edges without aggressive drilling.
Whitening & color harmony: Professional whitening and shade-matching that works with your natural teeth and restorations.
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Grateful to have landed at Downtown Dental, they’ve taken excellent care of me! Katy was very knowledgeable and helpful getting my oral health journey kick started. Bailey is also very gentle & kind if you are you looking to get your teeth cleaned.
Grant Arnold
2025-09-09
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I have been using downtown dental for several years now and Bailey has always taken good care of my teeth. She is knowledgeable and thorough in her work.
Diane Wheeler
2025-07-25
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The staff at Downtown Dental was very professional and efficient! My hygienist, Katy, did a great job on my cleaning and also explaining everything to me as a new patient. Their equipment was state-of the-art!
Laura S
2025-07-11
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This is the first dental office that’s actually been so thorough in my dental work and has taken time to really explain things to me about dental care—which says a lot! Katy has been a wonderful and this dental office has changed my outlook on dentist appointments as I know I am in good hands at this office!
bobbie swann
2025-06-12
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Parking behind bldg. For those hesitate about going dwntwn to Dentist. I had a very thorough consultation and various approaches to heal TMJ. I had prior TMJ treatment that was very costly, which did not resolve the pain/discomfort or flare ups. Very detailed and informative. Personable in explaining why I still had ongoing problems.
John Keefe
2025-05-02
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I am not the type of person that writes a bunch of Google reviews. However, I have to pass along a very well-earned 'atta boy to Downtown Dental. I trust these people, and genuinely feel like they are looking out for my dental health. I take care of my teeth, but I am grinding them down to nothing by clenching my teeth while I sleep. I have been working with Katy, who is awesome, and we're getting it all figured out. I'm happy I chose this place. If you're looking for a good dentist in Nashville, this is the spot.
Sherry Lloyd
2025-04-26
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I recently had my first experience with Dr. Clark, Katy, and the girls at the front desk. Everyone was so friendly and helpful and genuinely cares about how they can support each person‘s personal needs. Katy, the dental hygienist called me the day before and we had a wonderful chat as to what my needs would be, and really set the tone to to help me feel comfortable on my first visit the following day. Dr. Clark is so knowledgeable and has acquired special skills and technology to help with various needs that we might have to improve our well-being. I actually had fun and left feeling I was in extremely capable hands for the well-being of my teeth and dental needs.
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