What is Sedation Dentistry?
If you suffer from fear of the dentist, you are not alone. Do not let anxiety keep you from receiving the dental care you need. Your oral health is essential in maintaining your overall well being and health. If you are afraid of the dentist, Red Maple Dental can help. Asheville dentist Dr. Hoffert offers […]
Floss For Optimal Oral Health
Flossing should be apart of your daily oral hygiene routine. The American Dental Association (ADA) advocates for daily flossing as an essential part of maintaining your oral health. The ADA recommends thoroughly flossing at least once a day, everyday. Some patients find flossing difficult, or do not understand how to properly floss. Proper flossing technique […]
Fighting Tooth Decay
Tooth decay and cavities affect most patients at some point in their lives. Children and adults are equally susceptible to decay, which is the result of harmful bacteria making their way into the crevices in our teeth, filled by sugars that are left on tooth surfaces after consuming foods and beverages containing sugar. Asheville, NC […]
Cosmetic Bonding Vs. Porcelain Veneers
Cosmetic dentistry is not just recommended for making over a smile, but can also serve an important role in helping to maintain a healthy smile. As we age, tooth structure is weakened and can cause our teeth to become chipped and damaged. This will eventually reduce the tooth enamel, leaving our teeth more vulnerable to […]
Oral Health And Halitosis
Do you suffer with persistent bad breath? Is your bad breath affecting personal and professional interaction? Bad breath, also known as halitosis, can be the result of many things, including what you ate for dinner! However, if you have persistent halitosis that does not seem to respond to tooth brushing or mouth wash there may […]
Keep Your Smile Healthy
Dental health can have a huge impact on the overall quality of life and wellbeing. This is why it is so important to maintain good oral health and to visit Dr. Shawna Hoffert regularly. At the Asheville, NC office, Dr. Hoffert has a variety of general, cosmetic and restorative treatments to meet any and all […]
Screening For Oral Cancer
We have all heard the phrase “the eyes are the window to the soul.” This is also true of the mouth, which is a window into the state of your overall health. During a routine visit to our Asheville, NC dentist office, Dr. Shawna Hoffert performs a thorough dental exam which includes screening for a […]
Routine Dental Care And Disease Prevention
“The mouth is a portal into the rest of the body,” according to Dr. Donald Ratcliffe, chairman of the department of dental medicine at Staten Island University Hospital in New York. Research is consistently showing a relationship between bacteria and inflammation in the mouth to other diseases throughout the rest of the body. Oral problems […]
Sugar Wars… Combatting Tooth Decay In Children
Each February, the American Dental Association sponsors National Children’s Dental Health Month. Asheville, NC Dentist Dr. Shawna Hoffert would like to take this opportunity to join them in promoting awareness about the benefits of good oral health- especially in children. This year’s theme is “Sugar Wars”: combatting tooth decay with healthier nutritional choices and good […]
Keeping Your Teeth And Gums Healthy
Most people take care of their teeth and gums in hopes for a white, beautiful smile. But did you know that when you brush, floss, and visit Asheville, NC Dentist Dr. Shawna Hoffert, you’re also doing your heart a favor? Gum disease is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Inflammation caused by gum disease may […]