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201 East Chestnut Street, Ste. B Asheville, NC 28801
Apr
22
With COVID-19, many dental offices have had to close for everything but emergency dental appointments. This means that regular checkups and cleanings were canceled or postponed. So what should you do if yours is one of the appointments that was…
Apr
21
Many people have been stuck at home lately due to the COVID-19 crisis. As a result, a lot more of our patients have expressed curiosity about how their snack choices will affect their dental health. As your trusted dentist in…
Mar
30
With a lifetime of use, teeth can become damaged due to injury or tooth decay. When this happens, the patient and their dentist must decide if the tooth can still be saved and how much of it can be. A…
Mar
29
With the COVID-19 crisis, businesses have been closed or limited to the hours or services they can perform. At Red Maple Dental we’re still offering emergency services and also have the technology of teledentistry to take care of our patients.…
Mar
20
Red Maple’s decision to open or close is a simple one; is it safe for our staff and patients? I will keep my oath. Primum non nocere…first do no harm. My decision is a complicated one. Closing can do harm,…
Mar
06
Worn and broken teeth can happen for a number of reasons. Are you struggling with cracked, chipped, broken, or worn down teeth? Dr. Shawna Hoffert, a dentist in Asheville, NC at Red Maple Dental, discusses the reasons for these dental…
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…