Upwards Dental

10/29/2025

Don’t forget to schedule your fall teeth cleaning.

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10/22/2025

Children need dental care too!!

Please call us if your child is in pain, had fillings that need to be done or a cleaning.

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A recent case of a 3-year-old with multiple active cavities and a dental abscess reminds us how crucial early oral care truly is. At this age, children can’t protect their own teeth—parents must.

Neglecting baby teeth doesn’t just cause pain and infection. It can affect chewing, speech, nutrition, and even facial growth—sometimes leaving lifelong effects on confidence and well-being.

Dental decay in early childhood is completely preventable. Brushing twice daily with age-appropriate toothpaste, limiting sugary snacks, and visiting a dentist by the first birthday can stop damage before it begins.

Healthy habits start at home. When parents brush together with their child and make it fun, they build the foundation for a lifetime of strong smiles and fearless dental visits.

📸 Clinical Case & Photography: .fatimaluna

10/21/2025

Need a dentist? Look no further!!

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Or text us 833-610-1337

10/17/2025

Amber joined our TEAM a little over a month ago, but some of you have seen her in our hygiene department over the years while she filled in, helping us grow our hygiene department.

Originally from Asheville, NC, Amber has been brightening smiles as a dental hygienist for 19 years. She loves getting to know her patients and helping make every visit a comfortable, positive experience.

Outside the office, Amber enjoys hiking mountain trails with her husband, diving into a good book (or audiobook — she’s currently listening to the Outlander series!), and finding new places to explore. Her favorite time of year is fall, especially when the mountains come alive with color.

When it comes to favorites, Amber can’t resist Thai or Indian food, and her favorite color is green — a perfect fit for her love of the outdoors. She describes her personality as a mix between an elephant and a dolphin — thoughtful, loyal, and full of heart, with a playful spirit.

We are so excited to have Amber with us full time. She is a great addition to the Upwards Dental TEAM!!

10/13/2025

Help us win!! Go to TS Orthodontics page and “like” the beetle juice pumpkin. Blanca designed and created this masterpiece. She did an amazing job!

Thank you for your support!!

10/08/2025

Please go to the TS Orthodontics page and vote for the picture of our Beetlejuice pumpkin. Designed and created by Blanca. (must go to their page and like the picture for vote to count.)

10/07/2025

Upwards Dental is adding to our TEAM! We are looking to hire a Full Time Dental Assistant. New Grads welcome to apply.

Send resumes to Hendersonville@UpwardsDental.com

Check us out online to see what our community has to say about us!

Upwards Dental, best dentist in Flat Rock, NC, provides top-notch personalized dental care and advanced dental treatment. Schedule your appointment today!

10/05/2025

🦷 81 Teeth in One Mouth — The Rarest Dental Case Ever Recorded

In a remarkable dental case from Brazil, doctors discovered an 11-year-old girl with 81 teeth — the highest number ever documented in a single human mouth. This condition, known as multiple hyperdontia, occurs when extra (supernumerary) teeth develop beyond the normal count. Most people with hyperdontia have one or two extra teeth — but 31 additional teeth is almost unheard of.

Surprisingly, this young patient showed no underlying syndrome or genetic disorder, making the case a medical mystery. Each extra tooth varied in shape and size, causing crowding, jaw deformity, and difficulty in normal chewing and speech.

Managing such a complex case requires a team of oral surgeons, orthodontists, and prosthodontists, often involving staged extractions, growth monitoring, and reconstructive planning over several years.

This rare condition underscores the importance of routine dental check-ups in children. Early panoramic X-rays can detect hidden extra teeth before they disrupt normal eruption or alignment. Parents should watch for delayed tooth eruption, unusual spacing, or facial asymmetry — subtle signs that may hint at an underlying anomaly.

🧬 Reported in the American Journal of Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics (AJODO), 2025.

09/24/2025

Are you having Dental Pain? We do same day dental appointments for those experiencing dental pain!
Call (828) 595-9177
Text (833) 610-1337

*Call before 3pm to get in same day

At Upwards Dental, we use our knowledge and abilities to positively influence people in an enjoyable and comfortable atmosphere of trust and compassion

09/17/2025

We are adding to our TEAM! We are looking to hire a Full Time Dental Assistant. New Grads welcome to apply. We also will train the right person, even if no experience.

Send resumes to Hendersonville@UpwardsDental.com

Check us out online to see what our community has to say about us!

09/09/2025

Dental Plaque linked to heart attacked.
It’s not just caring for your teeth. 🦷 It’s caring for your heart. ❤️ BRUSH & FLOSS!!

ORAL BACTERIA CAN TRAVEL TO THE HEART 🫀

Scientists have discovered something shocking — bacteria commonly found in dental plaque have been detected inside the arteries and even heart tissue of patients who suffered heart attacks.

How does this happen?
When gums are inflamed or diseased, bacteria can slip into the bloodstream through tiny breaks in gum tissue. Once in circulation, they may contribute to inflammation in blood vessels, accelerating cardiovascular damage.

This doesn’t mean oral bacteria directly cause heart disease, but their presence shows how strongly the mouth and heart are connected. Ignoring gum health could silently fuel risks far beyond the mouth.

Current research suggests that keeping gums healthy through regular brushing, flossing, and professional cleanings isn’t just about saving teeth — it could also help protect the heart.

🧠Sources:

Lockhart PB, et al. (2012). Periodontal Disease and Atherosclerotic Vascular Disease: Does the Evidence Support an Independent Association? Circulation.

Tonetti MS & Van Dyke TE (2013). Periodontitis and Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease: Consensus Report. J Clin Periodontol.

09/05/2025

22 years ago Dr. Dollinger started his dental business. He’s been delivering high quality dental care to Western North Carolina while treating patients with the utmost kindness and compassion. If you’ve met him you know how much he cares about people and always has an ear to listen to you. He celebrates with you, cries with you, he mentors some and helps people through dental fear and past dental trauma.

He is simply THE BEST!! Help us congratulate him on 22 years of service!!