How Plaque Can Ruin Your Smile
Your smile is one of your most important features. It lights up your face and spreads joy to others. But plaque can tarnish that smile, making it less bright and healthy. Understanding plaque and its effects on your oral health can help you maintain a radiant smile. A healthy smile boosts confidence and leaves a […]
Healthy Smile, Healthy Lifestyle
Why is it important to have a healthy oral care routine? Healthy gums are the foundation for a healthy mouth. Dr. Shawna Hoffert spends time with patients to educate them on the importance of periodontal health and how it impacts the overall health of the body. For a healthy smile, practicing oral hygiene every day […]
Simple Tips For Better Dental Health
At Red Maple Dental, we are here to help our patients achieve optimal dental health that lasts a lifetime. Led by Dr. Shawna Hoffert our team provides a unique blend of personalized oral health care in a state-of-the-art environment. We’ve put together a list of simple things you can do to better the strength and […]
Cavity Prevention
It’s October, which means that the stores are filled with more sweets! At Red Maple Dental in Asheville, NC, we understand it is difficult to fight temptation when it comes to sweets. However, don’t let your love for sweets be the reason you neglect your oral health. Most patients believe sugar is what leads to cavities. While partially […]
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 their health, function, and aesthetics to their smiles. We believe that healthy and happy smiles […]
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 […]
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 […]