Hometown DDS

09/09/2025

Looking for something to do? Check out events happening in our beautiful city.

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09/08/2025

Conditions That Make Your Teeth Hurt:
Got aching teeth? Your pain may be coming from somewhere other than your choppers. From teeth whitening to pregnancy, find some of the reasons why here...

Got aching teeth? Your pain may be coming from somewhere other than your choppers. Find out more from WebMD's slideshow.

09/07/2025

Recommended reading for parents, caregivers, and guardians seeking guidance on post-weaning nutrition.

Big milestone: moving from bottles to training cups! Not all cups (or drinks) are created equal when it comes to protecting your toddler’s teeth. Learn what to look for in a training cup, what to put in it, and when to use it here: https://social.ada.org/4p8x4pp

09/04/2025

One more day left for the CE conference Dr. Moore is attending....she's refreshing some skills, learning about new products & learning some new techniques; seeing old colleagues from Memphis, and meeting new ones! And they met Russell Brand, how cool!! 💜🦷

09/04/2025

Please read if you are traveling with an electric toothbrush. Some of them are expensive and we would hate to see yours thrown out.

The TSA has "special instructions" for transporting this common personal hygiene device.

09/03/2025

🦷 We have had some patients ask about our hygienists working when the doctor is out. Here are the Laws in Ohio for General Supervision. 🦷

(A) A dental hygienist may provide, for not more than fifteen consecutive business days, dental hygiene services to a patient when the supervising dentist is not physically present at the location at which the services are provided if all of the following requirements are met:

09/03/2025

15 Common Dental Problems and Tooth Disease:
These tooth problems -- including chipped teeth, cracked teeth, impacted teeth, hyperdontia, cavities, and stained teeth -- can be fixed. This WebMD slideshow explains 15 Common Dental Problems and Tooth Disease...

These tooth problems -- including chipped teeth, cracked teeth, impacted teeth, hyperdontia, cavities, and stained teeth -- can be fixed. This WebMD slideshow explains.

09/02/2025

FYI

Cavities don’t wait; every day of delay means deeper damage.

Tooth decay is not like a cut on the skin that can heal by itself. Once bacteria break through the enamel and start destroying the tooth structure, the damage is permanent. Without professional treatment, that small spot of decay only grows larger with time.

In the early stage, a cavity may just look like a tiny black dot on the tooth surface. At this point, it may cause little or no pain — which is why many people ignore it. But inside, bacteria are actively dissolving the enamel and creeping into the softer dentin beneath.

As the decay spreads, the cavity becomes deeper, wider, and harder to treat. Eventually, it can reach the nerve inside the tooth, leading to severe pain, infection, and even the risk of tooth loss. In advanced cases, untreated dental infections can spread beyond the mouth, affecting the jawbone and even overall health.

The truth is simple: cavities never reverse naturally. Fluoride and good oral hygiene can slow down very early changes, but once a true cavity forms, only a dentist can remove the decay and restore the tooth.

Ignoring that “small hole” today means facing root canals, extractions, or costly dental work tomorrow. The earlier decay is treated, the easier, quicker, and more affordable it is to save the tooth.

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Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only and does not replace a professional medical evaluation.

09/01/2025

Engaging in sports increases the risk of chipped teeth, making customized mouthguards essential for event participation. Call us to arrange for your custom-made mouthguard!

08/29/2025

When it comes to medicine, if something appears too good to be true, it likely is.

A woman was allegedly forced to undergo "emergency dental surgery" after a fake dentist used nail glue to attach her veneers.

08/29/2025

We have been posting facts about the dental renaissance this week. Although I initially wanted to discuss their toothbrush, I stumbled upon a captivating article that explores the origins of tooth brushing, tracing it back to the stone age. We welcome you to share your favorite toothbrush.

Who invented the toothbrush? And when? Find out in this article what the first toothbrush looked like and how it has evolved over time!

08/26/2025

Please read and let us know if you have any questions.

Dentists warn they’re seeing cases of something nicknamed “Ozempic teeth.”