Give Your Smile Holiday Sparkle With Teeth Whitening
As you run from store to store this month looking for the perfect gifts for family and friends, consider taking an hour or two to give yourself the gift of a bright, white smile! Asheville, NC Dentists Dr. Shawna Hoffert and Dr. Stephen A. Miller offer teeth whitening to remove stains and the natural darkening […]
Maintain Your Dental Health Thru The Holidays
The holiday season is full of festive get togethers, family parties, gift exchanges, traditional activities- and lots of sugary snacks and beverages! While we hope that your holiday season leads to more great memories, we also hope that you don’t have to call us due to a dental emergency, or that your next visit to […]
Is Reflux Affecting Your Oral Health?
Acid reflux, GERD, and heartburn are common complaints for many patients today. There are a variety of reasons why someone may experience these common health concerns from genetics to medications to lifestyle habits. Dr. Shawna Hoffert and Dr. Stephen A. Miller want to remind patients of the impact that acid reflux and related disorders can […]
Get Your Smile Back on Track..
Aside from routine cleanings, restorative dentistry is probably the dental specialty that most patients will experience as they age or as a result of tooth damage from a variety of causes. Restorative dentistry is a rather large umbrella term that encompasses a wide variety of dental procedures, including dental fillings, dental crowns, bridges, and dental […]
Back to School Cavity Prevention..
As parents, the end of summer marks the beginning of back-to-school preparation. This includes school supply shopping, summer reading, and visits with your child’s doctor and dentist to ensure that he or she is healthy for the upcoming school year. While a visit to the dentist may not seem as important as a physical examination […]
Aging and Dental Health..
Modern dentistry recommends that we strive to keep our natural teeth healthy for as long as possible for the best quality of life. With the advent of new technology in the dental field and improved standards of oral health in recent years, we are retaining our natural teeth longer than ever before. This means that […]
Do You Snore While Sleeping?
Asheville, NC dentist Dr. Stephen Miller offers treatment for patients who snore, bringing relief from symptoms and a good night’s sleep for all! Snoring is often not just the result of a stuffy nose or bad sleeping position, it can also be the sign of a health concern called Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), which has […]
Restorative Dentistry For Your Best Smile
One of the most important aspects of modern dentistry is restoring and maintaining a patient’s dental health because of the role it plays in both overall physical well being and daily quality of life. Asheville dentist Dr. Shawna Hoffert emphasizes the importance of routine preventive care in keeping the smile healthy and reducing the risks […]
Get Screened for Oral Cancer During Routine Dental Care
Oral cancer is a growing health concern with cases rising annually around the globe. Although there are several contributing factors, one of the most important is the lack of routine screening. Sadly, a large percentage of diagnosed cases are late stage disease which, if caught earlier, could have been largely curable. The survival rate continues […]
Could Teeth Grinding Be Affecting Your Dental Health?
A common dental problem, teeth grinding can often go unnoticed by patients until they come in for a dental examination or begin to experience the side effects, such as damaged teeth and jaw pain. At Red Maple Dental in Asheville, Dr. Miller and Dr. Hoffert can diagnose and offer treatment for teeth grinding, also known […]