Full Article: https://www.fox19.com/2020/12/07/dont… If you’re feeling stress over the pandemic, it’s likely your mouth is, too. As patients return to the dental chair after long delays, many dentists are seeing new problems. “There’s a lot of close links to dental problems for people who take anti-depressants. It has a lot of negative effects on your […]
When it comes to ridiculous beliefs on dental hygiene and treatment, we’ve heard just about everything. However, the most dangerous ones usually aren’t quite so over the top. Unfortunately, a number of dental myths are floating all over the world, so Atlanta West Dentistry is here to put an end to the misinformation. Don’t feel […]
Today’s dental implants boast a long-term success rate of near 97%. Because implants support surrounding teeth, encourage new tissue growth and continued bone formation, and give patients back full chewing ability and a complete smile, they have become the industry standard for tooth replacement. Today, your Marietta dentists at Atlanta West Dentistry, would like to […]
Life is full of unexpected surprises, and while we’d love for all of them to be smile-inducing, that’s not entirely realistic—and there may be many reasons you hide your smile. If you’re hiding your smile because of one or more missing teeth, we want you to know you’re not alone. In fact, 120 million people […]
Your jawbone (the mandible) meets your skull bone (the temporal bone) at the temporomandibular joint or TMJ. On a good day, this joint allows your mouth to open and close, to speak and eat or rest. On a bad day, you can develop pain and dysfunction in the TMJ that affects many areas of your […]
Many people will lose a tooth at some point in their lives, but that doesn’t mean your smile needs to suffer. There are numerous ways to fix a lost tooth, but today, Atlanta West Dentistry would like to educate you about the best option for a healthy smile that will last a lifetime: dental implants. […]
Today’s families seem to be busier than they were in the past—lots of homework, extracurricular activities, and hopefully, some quality time spent with the family. Here are a few ideas from Atlanta West Dentistry to make consistent oral hygiene a little more convenient: Brushing teeth in the shower: as hard as it is to get […]
For many people, one thing stands in the way of a healthy, beautiful smile – fear of the dentist! Even routine cleanings can be scary for folks with dental phobia. However, Atlanta West Dentistry has made it our business to offer you the most comfortable dental experience possible, which is why Atlanta West Dentistry offers […]
There is a law of nature that states: “function follows form.” This saying means that how something appears determines how it works. For example, you may own many screwdrivers of different sizes and shapes (form) to loosen all different kinds of screws (function). Think of a watering can with a long spout that’s perfect for […]