Dr. James Wright Jr. - Premier Dental Health LLC

01/19/2026

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01/15/2026

it might be time to hear these words again!

01/06/2026

If it has been more than six months since your last visit, now is a great time to call 864 655 7430 to schedule your appointment.
Start the year with a confident, healthy smile # preventative care

01/06/2026

If it’s been more than six months since your last visit, now is a great time to schedule your appointment.

📅 Start the year with a confident, healthy smile.
We look forward to caring for you in the year ahead.

12/03/2025

10/08/2025

🦷 "Ozempic Teeth" — The Hidden Side Effect of Weight-Loss Drugs

GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro are transforming weight loss — but dentists are warning of a troubling trend called “Ozempic teeth.”

By suppressing appetite and slowing digestion, these drugs can reduce saliva production — leaving your mouth dry and more vulnerable to acid buildup, enamel erosion, cavities, and gum disease. Add nausea or acid reflux (common side effects), and your enamel faces even more risk.

💧 Why it matters:
Saliva protects your teeth by washing away bacteria and neutralizing acids. Without it, enamel — which doesn’t regenerate — wears down fast.

✅ Protect your smile:
• Stay hydrated, even if you don’t feel thirsty
• Brush twice daily with fluoride toothpaste
• Avoid brushing right after vomiting — rinse and wait 30 mins
• Chew sugar-free gum to boost saliva
• Tell your dentist if you’re taking GLP-1 medications

Your teeth are irreplaceable — don’t let your weight-loss success come at their expense. 🦷💙

09/16/2025

Unlike health insurance, dental coverage usually functions more like a discount plan, covering preventive care fully but paying only part of the cost for major procedures, and capping annual benefits at about $1,000–$2,000. As a result, one procedure can easily exhaust a plan’s maximum, leaving patients responsible for high out-of-pocket bills. Many plans also have fine print, such as waiting periods, restrictions on materials, or limits on treating the same tooth twice. Experts recommend patients carefully review their coverage, request pretreatment estimates, focus on prevention, and consider whether insurance is worthwhile, since current dental insurance often offsets costs but rarely protects against large expenses. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/15/well/live/dental-insurance-problems.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare

09/10/2025

Did you know your toothbrush could cause TSA trouble? Electric models with lithium batteries are only allowed in carry-ons — not checked bags — to prevent fire risks. A small tip that can save you big headaches at the airport! https://www.thestreet.com/travel/tsa-traveling-with-toothbrush-allowed

09/10/2025

Did you know your toothbrush could cause TSA trouble? Electric models with lithium batteries are only allowed in carry-ons — not checked bags — to prevent fire risks. A small tip that can save you big headaches at the airport!
More info below

https://www.thestreet.com/travel/tsa-traveling-with-toothbrush-allowed