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Roughly 1 in every 5 orthodontic patients in the United States is an adult. This is at least partly due to improvements in treatment options. Invisalign® is a great example of this. As an Invisalign Preferred Provider, we’ve seen how the service has improved hundreds of patients’ smiles and self-confidence. With this option, you won’t...

How happy are you with your smile? Do you feel comfortable letting other people see your teeth? Or do you try to hide your teeth as much as possible? If you feel embarrassed, ashamed, or just uncomfortable about your smile, you can make a change. You can get a smile makeover at Atlanta West Dentistry. Our office is located in Marietta, GA....

With the advancements in implant dentistry, we can now replace one or two teeth or even do full-mouth reconstruction. The video below by the American Academy of Implant Dentistry explains the benefits of getting implants as part of your teeth replacements. You no longer have to feel embarrassed about your missing teeth. You don’t have to give...

Waking up with a throbbing toothache. Cracking a tooth by biting into something hard. Having a tooth knocked out during a softball game. All of these should be considered dental emergencies. They also are the last thing you want to experience, especially if you have dental anxiety. Doing nothing means your problem is only going to get worse,...

Tonsils. Appendixes. Wisdom teeth. These body parts have a few things in common. First, they are considered vestigial parts, which means they no longer serve a clear purpose. Second, people often have them removed because they are creating problems. Tonsils are removed when they are prone to infection. Appendixes are removed when they...

At Atlanta West Dentistry, every member of our team is committed to providing the best possible care for every patient who comes to our office. The only way to do that is through a commitment to continuing education, which Dr. Lauren Bowersox discusses in the video below. New techniques and technologies are being introduced every year, and our...

If your snoring is constant and loud, then you may have a sleep disorder called sleep apnea. If there’s a chance that you might, it’s important that you get tested. Our team at Atlanta West Dentistry can help you get evaluated, and if needed, we offer sleep apnea treatment at our practice in Marietta, GA. Sleep apnea is known to raise...

The last days of the 2017-18 school year are just around the corner. We remember how much we enjoyed summer break when we were kids. We could spend our days playing with our friends, playing in the rain, and catching fireflies in the evening. Summer is a great time to be a kid …   It’s also a time when we see more than our...

Restoring teeth and even complete smiles is something we do every day at Atlanta West Dentistry. With our dental implants, you can feel like you have a new set of healthy, natural teeth once again. This can happen in as little as one day with the innovative TeethXpress® procedure at our Marietta, GA dental office. Once you have your...

What makes a smile great? Most people would agree that you want a full set of healthy, clean teeth ... which is why it’s incredibly important that you keep your mouth free from gum disease. Periodontal disease is the leading cause of tooth loss in the United States, but it doesn’t have to be. If you make flossing part of your daily oral...