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With the holiday season here, you will probably see lots of treats at home, at work, and while you are shopping for presents. We hope you have a happy Christmas and New Year, and our team at Atlanta West Dentistry also wants you to stay cavity-free. That’s why we are sharing a few tips to help you keep your healthy smile. That should...

Let’s face it, the holidays are fun, but they also can be busy and stressful. Knowing that you’ll be trying to plan time for your office party, getting together with friends and family, and making time for yourself can be difficult. And in today’s age of social media, your picture could be taken and shared with hundreds of people at any...

Tracye will tell you that her first visit with us was not under the most ideal circumstances. She was having a dental emergency, which isn’t easy for someone with dental fears. We stopped her pain that day, and as you’ll hear in the video below, she and her family now come to see our team for general dentistry in Marietta, GA. Our...

When you settle in for your long winter’s naps in the month ahead, we hope you enjoy many silent nights while your dreams of sugarplums dance in your head. We also know what can ruin that — loud, constant snoring. That kind of snoring night after night could be a clue that someone you live with has sleep apnea. In Marietta, GA, you can...

Restorative dentistry has come a long way in the history of humankind. Not that long ago, your best option for a tooth replacement may have been dentures made of ivory or carved from animal bones. With the development of modern dental implants, you can now get teeth replacements that look and feel like real teeth. When you can smile, speak,...

For most people, wisdom teeth will begin to erupt in their late teens or early 20s. As part of our family dentistry, we will scan for this in our teenage patients. We want to keep an eye on the third molars because, unfortunately, they can cause serious problems. Many people don’t have enough room in their jaw for these teeth to erupt...

You may not look forward to going to the dental … but that might be because you aren’t visiting us at Atlanta West Dentistry. Our team wants to make dental care fun, enjoyable, and relaxing for all our patients in and around Marietta, GA. That’s why we are sharing a few reasons anyone can be grateful for general dental care. With...

We hope you had your share of Halloween candy (a little, not too much), and if you’re like us, you are looking forward to a Thanksgiving meal with loved ones. The day after Thanksgiving is important, too. Not because of the Black Friday sales, but because it’s National Flossing Day! OK, OK … maybe that isn’t exactly exciting, but it...

Kelly will tell you that she is a teeth grinder. Doing that also took a toll on her smile. When she came to our office in Marietta, GA, her two front teeth were at risk. Since getting her dental veneers, her smile looks as nice as it ever has. As you’ll hear in the video below, she’s so happy with her smile that she’s encouraged a friend...

Halloween just ended and Thanksgiving will be here before you know it. That’s a lot of delicious food to enjoy … if you can. If you are missing a tooth or a few teeth, that may be more difficult. Your missing teeth can make it difficult to bite and chew certain foods. Then again, knowing you are missing some teeth may make you avoid treats...