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Feb
29
The installation of dental implants is a surgery and, as with any surgery there are possible risks. Dentists have been performing dental implant surgeries for several decades now, and the technology has advanced by leaps and bounds. Modern dental implants…
Feb
13
Nutrition and diet are important to consider for the health of your body. They’re also important factors to consider for your teeth as well. Red Maple Dental’s Dr. Shawna Hoffert, a dentist in Asheville, NC, explains why these five foods…
Jan
29
Even if you have excellent oral hygiene and no dental problems, it’s still important to your oral health that you visit your dentist every six months. These regular visits allow your dentist to examine your teeth, gums, tongue, and mouth…
Jan
17
Dry mouth is something that’s commonly experienced by many people. But not everyone suffers from chronic dry mouth that won’t go away. Chronic dry mouth is also called xerostomia and can cause issues with your teeth. Dr. Shawna Hoffert of…
Dec
29
In today’s world of information at our fingertips on the internet from varying sources, it’s hard to know what to believe. One day you read that something is bad for your health and all the while another expert elsewhere on…
Dec
19
Tooth pain is a frequent concern for patients. But there are many different kinds of tooth pain -- and these can have different causes. Dr. Shawna Hoffert, an experienced dentist in Asheville, NC, can evaluate your tooth pain and determine…
Nov
21
The daily care and maintenance of dental implants is very similar to the care of natural teeth. When caring for dental implants, it is important to maintain the health of your gums and the implant-supporting jaw bone tissue. Dr. Shawna…
Oct
29
Studies estimate that roughly 3 out of 10 Americans avoid seeing their dentist out of fear. These people would live with discomfort and risk an infection or other complications from untreated dental work than set foot in a dental office.…
Sep
29
Gum disease -- also known as periodontal disease or periodontitis -- is a prevalent condition that affects one out of every two American adults aged 30 and over. In fact, gum disease the leading cause of adults in the developed…
Aug
25
Many of us only go to the dentist when we’re having a problem, like pain or a broken tooth, and otherwise don’t see the dentist as often as we should. Most dentists recommend to their patients attend dental exams and…