Let Your Smile Shine With Tooth Whitening
Do you have big things on the horizon and you need to look your best? Maybe you’re about to walk down the aisle with the person of your dreams? Are you finally being considered for that promotion after years of hard work? Maybe you have an interview for the job you’ve always wanted coming up? […]
How Oral Health Affects Your Whole Body
Did you know that your oral health can say a lot about the rest of your body? More than just the point of entry into your body, your mouth can be an indicator of unrelated health conditions. Your oral health can also affect how well your body fights infection, so it’s important to visit Red […]
Avoiding Gum Disease
At Red Maple Dental, we are committed to helping our patients improve their oral health. Gum disease remains one of the most common dental concerns that patients face. However, gum disease is preventable with proper oral hygiene and preventive dental care. In this post, we will highly simple ways to improve your gum health. Gum […]
Solutions For Bad Breath
Bad breath can be an embarrassing issue that can affect your confidence and relationships. Bad breath may even be an indication of a complex dental concern. If you are experiencing bad breath that can not be solved by performing your normal oral hygiene routine, you may have developed halitosis. Halitosis is persistent bad breath that isn’t […]
The Effects Of Smoking On The Teeth
Smoking and tobacco use can have adverse effects on your health as well as your oral health. Research has suggested that smoking and tobacco use can contribute to the development of gum disease, teeth staining, oral cancer and halitosis. Over time smoking can hinder your ability to recover correctly; which is why patients who smoke have […]
Are Dental Veneers Right For You?
Dental veneers are one of the most common cosmetic dentistry procedures patients undergo to improve the appearance of their smile. Dental veneers are thin, tooth-colored shells that carefully adhere to the front and sides of your teeth. Dental veneers can improve the appearance of gapped teeth, discolored teeth, and damaged teeth. If you are looking […]
Let’s Celebrate National Dentist’s Day
We are taking a moment to celebrate National Dentist’s Day! Asheville dentist Dr. Shawna Hoffert is committed to helping patients improve their smile through compassionate, comprehensive dental care. We would like to take a moment to celebrate Dr. Hoffert and our dental care team at Red Maple Dental. Family dentist Dr. Hoffert offers personalized dental […]
Are Your Dealing With Dental Fear
Dental fear and anxiety are common dental concerns that patients of all ages deal with. If you suffer from dental fear, it is important to find a dentist you can trust. At Red Maple Dental, Dr. Shawna Hoffert and her dental care team strive to deliver personalized, compassionate, and comprehensive dental care. We understand that dental fear may […]
Get Treated For Dry Mouth In Asheville, NC
Did you know that dry mouth can affect your oral health? Believe it or not, dry mouth is a common dental concern that patients deal with on a day to day basis. Saliva plays an active role in your oral health. When you are not producing the proper amount of saliva, you may become more prone to […]
What To Expect During A Root Canal
It’s no surprise that the root canal procedure gets a bad rap for being a long, painful process. However, under the care of an experienced, trusted dentist, a root canal procedure is as simple as a routine dental filling. Asheville, NC general dentist Dr. Shawna Hoffert offers root canal therapy for patients in need. When the root […]