Medical emergencies can happen at any time, and this is just as true for dental emergencies. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the American Dental Association (ADA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have asked dental offices to cancel all non-urgent or routine visits. While [...]
Dealing with COVID-19 has been an unprecedented situation that has brought much stress and anxiety to families everywhere. With many aspects of our society being shut down during the pandemic, the impact on our communities can be even more detrimental. Here at Advanced Dental [...]
Regular brushing and flossing are the foundations of oral health and hygiene for adults across the globe. These practices clean bacteria and food particles off of your teeth and gums that could become plaque. When not cleaned often enough, plaque in your mouth can [...]
We all know that the best way to keep your teeth clean and healthy is by regularly brushing and flossing. Keeping up with an oral hygiene routine gets rid of food particles, sugar, and bacteria in your mouth that form plaque which damages tooth [...]
The field of dentistry is a branch of medicine that specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of teeth and gum diseases and disorders. Regular dental checkups are an important part of health care, though the treatment provided during those checkups has rapidly evolved over the [...]
According to the CDC, 47.2% of people 30 years of age or older have some form of gum disease. Also known as periodontal disease or gingivitis, gum disease causes chronic gum inflammation. In the beginning, gum disease causes your gums to become red and [...]
Whether you’ve had wisdom teeth extracted, dental implants put in, or your gum line repaired, managing dental surgery recovery is an essential part of the healing process. Not all dental procedures are the same and your immediate symptoms may vary, but there are some [...]
From the time we sprout our first tooth, we’re taught that teeth brushing is good for us – that developing this daily habit cleans the sugar and food from our molars and gums and prevents cavities. But as we age, brushing your teeth can [...]
At Advanced Dental Care of Anderson, we understand the importance of educating the public on combating bruxism. Bruxism is a medical condition that causes you to clench, grind, or gnash your teeth. This can happen when you’re asleep (sleep bruxism) or unconsciously throughout the [...]
Here at Advanced Dental Care of Anderson, we are so excited to celebrate National Children's Dental Health Month this February! Every February, the American Dental Association sponsors and funds National Children's Dental Health Month (NCDHM) to raise awareness about the importance of oral health [...]
