Gingivitis
Posted by Dentistry Johns Creek in Dental Conditions
Gingivitis is a periodontal disease that causes irritation, redness, and swelling of a part of the gums called the gingiva. The gingiva is located around each tooth’s base. If not treated properly, this inflammation can lead to more serious gum disease that can cause the…
The Life of a Filling
Posted by Dentistry Johns Creek in Dental Conditions
When Dr. Shackelford shares the news with a patient that they have dental decay that requires a filling, he often gets a lot of questions, especially if it’s the first filling. “Will it hurt?”, “How long will it take?”, “Do I need shots?”, “What should…
Men’s Oral Health is Important
Posted by Dentistry Johns Creek in Dental Conditions, Preventative Care
Here at Dentistry of Johns Creek, we make sure everyone in the family has a healthy mouth. June is National Men’s Health Month, and findings have indicated that men neglect their oral health more than women. Oral health is not restricted to just mouth and…
Dry Mouth – Saliva Shortage
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What is Dry Mouth? Dry mouth (technical name is xerostomia) is a condition that can lead to major health problems if left untreated, especially when it comes to your teeth. Dry mouth occurs for non-medical reasons at times, especially when we’re nervous, upset or stressed…
Diabetes and Your Oral Health: Things You Need to Know About
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According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, 9.3 percent of Americans suffer from diabetes. This disease can affect all parts of your body, including your mouth. If you don’t tame the disease, it impairs white blood cells, your body’s main line of defense…
Halloween Fun, Candy, Cavities!
Posted by Dentistry Johns Creek in Dental Conditions, Preventative Care
Halloween Treat Eating Tips: Halloween has become a national favorite holiday. In fact, it is the second highest grossing commercial holiday after Christmas. Much of the fun is getting ready for Halloween – the decorations, deciding on costumes and buying candy. If you buy the…
Worried You Might Have a Cavity?
Posted by Dentistry Johns Creek in Dental Conditions, Preventative Care
Laser Dentistry If you’re worried because you think it might hurt – worry no more. Dentistry of Johns Creek uses the latest in technology to fill and repair teeth that are damaged due to tooth decay. Dr. Robert Shackelford offers the WaterLase iPlus, an all…
Need A Crown? What Are Your Options?
Posted by Dentistry Johns Creek in Dental Conditions
Dr. Shackelford at Dentistry of Johns Creek, GA may recommend a crown for a number of tooth deterioration issues. Dental crowns are tooth-shaped caps that permanently cover teeth. They’re recommended when teeth are decayed, broken, worn or severely stained. Or if a tooth has a…
Danger in the Night – Grinding Your Teeth
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Grinding your teeth can be not only dangerous to your health, it can permanently damage your teeth. Since it’s something that you don’t feel you have control over, what can you do to stop this annoying and damaging habit? The Hidden Dangers of Grinding Your…