Third Creek Dentistry

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving!! 🦃

11/20/2025

Santa’s elf (Laura) has been busy getting the office ready for Christmas 🎄

11/14/2025

A cavity isn’t just a hole in a tooth — it’s an active infection.

What begins as a small brown spot on enamel can, over time, spread through the root, invade the jawbone, and even reach the bloodstream.
Yes — a simple cavity can, in rare cases, become life-threatening.

Tooth decay is driven by bacteria that feed on food sugars and release acid.
This acid dissolves the enamel — the hardest tissue in the body — then invades the softer dentin, finally attacking the pulp where nerves and blood vessels live.
Once there, infection can travel beyond the tooth.

When bacteria reach deep tissues, they can cause a dental abscess — a pocket of pus that may spread to the face, jaw, or bloodstream.
Severe untreated cases can lead to endocarditis (infection of the heart), brain abscess, or sepsis — a body-wide inflammatory reaction that can be fatal.

Pain often appears when it’s already too late.
That’s why dental check-ups aren’t cosmetic — they’re preventive medicine.
Treat cavities early, brush after meals, floss daily, and never ignore tooth sensitivity.
Because a healthy tooth doesn’t just protect your smile — it protects your life.

🦷 Disclaimer:
Academic and educational purpose only. Not a substitute for professional diagnosis or treatment.

11/13/2025

Missing a tooth? Interested in an implant? Give us a call!

11/11/2025

11/09/2025

Do not wait until it hurts! Regular x-rays taken once a year can prevent pain.

11/08/2025

A new 21-year study from the University of South Carolina has found that people with both gum disease and tooth decay face an 86% higher risk of stroke compared to those with healthy mouths — even after accounting for smoking, diabetes, and other cardiovascular factors.

Researchers followed nearly 6,000 adults over two decades and discovered that chronic oral inflammation and bacterial infection may trigger changes in blood vessels and increase the likelihood of clots — a key cause of ischemic strokes. Poor oral health doesn’t just harm teeth; it may silently strain the brain and heart.

The study also revealed that individuals who visited the dentist regularly were 81% less likely to have both gum disease and cavities, and 29% less likely to have gum disease alone. Routine scaling, professional cleanings, and early treatment of cavities could play a major role in reducing stroke risk.

🔬 Source:
🔍 doi:10.1212/WN9.0000000000000036.

11/06/2025

Celebrating Veterans Day early by providing dentistry to our Veterans! One of our favorite days of the year!! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

10/30/2025

Happy Halloween

10/28/2025

Thank you Dr Woods and staff at Simply Southern Smiles for the bright spot in a rainy day!