Oral Cancer Awareness
Visiting the dentist twice a year could not only keep your teeth and gums healthy, but it could save your life. Oral cancer has increased in recent years and those with the highest risk, are least likely to go to…
Apr
20
Mar
13
Red Maple Patients Share Their Experiences
Dentists Dr. Hoffert and Dr. Harris of Red Maple Dental provide comprehensive dental care to new and returning patients in the Asheville, NC area. Our dental care team is dedicated to brings our patients quality dentistry that helps to restore…
Feb
14
Do You Suffer From Chronic Headaches?
Do you suffer from chronic headaches, jaw pain, or earaches? You may have TMJ or TMD. A complex and multifaceted disorder, TMJ can be a chronic pain disorder that can negatively impact your life. Asheville dentists Dr. Shawana Hoffert and…
Jan
25
In Case of a Dental Emergency
Would you know what to do incase of a dental emergency? Accidents happen, and when they do it is important to have a plan of action. When it comes to teeth, knowing what to do immediately after an incident could…
Dec
13
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…
Nov
17
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…
Sep
29
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…
Aug
26
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…
Jul
28
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…
Jun
25
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.…