The JSA Dental Care Blog
Practical oral-health advice, treatment guides and smile tips from our McDonough dental team.
June 8, 2018
How a Dental Crown or Bridge Can Improve Your Smile
Severely damaged, injured or diseased teeth can lead to not only cosmetic problems with your smile, but also functional ones. Your dentist may recommend dental…
Read article →June 1, 2018
The Cons of Over-the-Counter Home Teeth Whitening Kits
Everyone wants to have a whiter, healthy smile. Home teeth whitening has become an extremely popular means to achieve those pearlier whites in the past couple of…
Read article →April 30, 2018
Learn about All Your Teeth Whitening Options
A beautifully white smile is often perceived as a sign of youth and vitality, but over time it can gradually fade. Eating certain foods or drinking dark-colored…
Read article →April 23, 2018
Baby Teeth Basics
Babies obviously can’t take care of themselves, so parents have to handle all aspects of their care. Don’t forget their oral health! Parents need to lay the…
Read article →April 16, 2018
Why Choose a Dental Implant
Tooth loss is a common occurrence – millions of people suffer tooth loss – primarily as a result of gum disease, tooth decay or facial trauma. For years, the only…
Read article →April 9, 2018
Should an Endodontist Perform Your Root Canal Treatment?
An endodontist is a dentist who has undergone additional training specializing in saving teeth through treatments that involve the pulp and root of teeth. If you…
Read article →April 2, 2018
Avoiding Tooth Decay: Where Sugar Hides
You may already know that consuming sugar brings health risks with it. It can contribute to obesity, diabetes, and heart disease, but it can also harm your teeth…
Read article →March 26, 2018
What’s Behind Tooth Sensitivity?
Tooth pain that occurs when you eat or drink something cold or hot is an indicator that your teeth are overly sensitive. It can also result from eating sour or…
Read article →March 19, 2018
Caring for Your Dental Health during Pregnancy
When you are having a baby, you have a lot of your mind. Most expectant moms have to worry about doctor’s appointments, prenatal vitamins, morning sickness, and…
Read article →March 12, 2018
Replacing a Single Tooth with a Dental Implant
Are you or someone in your family missing a single tooth due to an accident, infection, or fracture? If you are missing a single tooth for any reason, a single…
Read article →March 5, 2018
Cosmetic Dentistry Not Just for Women
Often, advertising for cosmetic dentistry focuses on women. Photos in magazines and on Web sites show attractive females with gorgeous smiles. Although these…
Read article →February 26, 2018
Does Asthma Affect Oral Health?
About 20 million Americans have been diagnosed with asthma, a long-term lung disease that causes swelling and narrowing of the airways. The condition has been…
Read article →February 19, 2018
Saving Your Tooth with Root Canal Treatment
Millions of root canal treatments are performed every year, and it is an effective and safe way to save a damaged tooth. Unlike its reputation over the years,…
Read article →February 12, 2018
Teeth Whitening and Teeth Bleaching: What’s the Difference?
Having a bright, beautiful, white smile is something we all desire. It signals health and prosperity and leaves the best possible first impression a person can…
Read article →February 5, 2018
Questions and Answers about Dentures
An estimated 50 million Americans have lost all their teeth, and 69 percent of adults are missing at least one tooth. Without a full set of teeth, you may deal with…
Read article →January 29, 2018
Cosmetic Dentistry Can Change Your Life
Do you find yourself hiding your mouth behind your hand as you smile or laugh? Do you avoid smiling or laughing broadly so you are able to hide your teeth? Do you…
Read article →October 28, 2017
Make the Most of Your Smile Makeover
If you suffer from stained, crooked, chipped or misaligned teeth, you might be looking forward to a total smile makeover to perfect your smile. Combining treatments…
Read article →October 21, 2017
Dental Implants: Choosing the Best Implant Dentist
Dental implants are a fantastic solution for replacing missing teeth. Choosing a qualified, experienced and knowledgeable dental professional to place the implants…
Read article →October 14, 2017
Boost Your Teeth Whitening Results
There is no quicker or easier way to dramatically improve the look of your smile than professional teeth whitening. Your dentist probably offers several whitening…
Read article →October 7, 2017
Tips for a Rapid Root Canal Recovery
While no one looks forward to root canal treatment, the procedure can be critical for saving a compromised tooth. To ensure proper healing, your dentist will…
Read article →September 28, 2017
How to Choose a Cosmetic Dentist
A good cosmetic dentist can make a difference in your life. If you are unhappy with your smile, turning to this branch of dentistry that focuses on improving your…
Read article →September 21, 2017
Dental Implants for Patients with Anxiety
The idea of having dental implants may cause you some anxiety. What does it involve? Does it hurt? What about recovery? Getting the answers to questions like these…
Read article →September 14, 2017
Ways Your Smile Can Benefit from Cosmetic Dentistry
Dental treatments that focus on the appearance of your smile have become more popular than ever before. Cosmetic dentists have the expertise and experience to give…
Read article →September 7, 2017
What Type of Dental Veneer is Best for You?
Dental veneers are thin, wafer-like shells that are placed directly on top of your natural tooth to treat problems like gapped, misaligned, discolored, or worn down…
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