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If you’ve ever noticed a spot of blood in the sink after you brush or floss, you might have gum disease. Gum disease is a bacterial infection in your gum tissue that causes tenderness, redness, soreness, and easy bleeding. About half of all adults in the U.S. will...

Whether your family is hiking near Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park or just tossing a football around in the backyard, dental emergencies can happen when you least expect them. Do you know what to do if your teeth or your children’s teeth are suddenly...

Dental disaster can strike out of nowhere, and most people don’t know what to do when it happens. How you handle dental emergencies can be the difference maker in saving your smile. Keep reading to discover the best ways to handle the most common dental emergencies...

It’s a mild, fall day, and you have plans to head out to Mercedes-Benz Stadium to catch your Atlanta Falcons do battle on the gridiron. As you make your preparations to leave out early for tailgating, you’re greeted by a sharp pain that radiates throughout one side of...

Whether accompanied by a toothache or after an injury, you don’t want to ignore mouth or facial swelling. There’s likely an underlying issue, which can affect your airway without the proper treatment. Don’t head to the closest hospital just yet. In most cases, it’s...

If you’ve experienced significant tooth loss, dental implants and dentures in West Cobb are a great solution to rebuild a beautiful, functional smile. Although they are designed to act like your real teeth, they aren’t indestructible. Besides daily wear and tear, the...

Is there one toothpaste that’s perfect for the whole family? Your dentist in West Cobb says there isn’t and explains how to find the right one for each situation. As you read on, you’ll discover how age, the condition of everyone’s oral health and preferences factor...

It always seems like dental emergencies happen at the worst possible times. To make matters worse, they can be incredibly anxiety-inducing if you don’t know how to handle the situation. If you’ve just chipped your tooth, try to act as calmly and quickly as you can....

If you’re at a sports game or in a restaurant, the last thing you’d expect is to experience a dental emergency. Whatever the case is, it can feel unsettling, especially if you aren’t sure what to do about it. Fortunately, you won’t have to handle the situation...

Do you have a few tweaks that you’d like to make to the appearance of your teeth? You don’t need to settle for a smile that you aren’t confident showing off. There are all sorts of cosmetic options out there that can help you achieve a grin that makes you feel...