Holiday Sweets and Your Teeth
The holidays do not seem complete without your favorite treats. Whether you are sharing Christmas cookies after a day of baking with family, eating a slice of pie at a holiday party, or snacking on candy straight from your stocking, sweets are an integral part of most peoples’ annual traditions. Sugar and carbs can cause […]
5 Things You Should Know About Teeth In A Day
Having your smile fixed in a day may seem too good to be true. Our Teeth in a Day procedure really will have you leaving with a new smile that day. If you have missing teeth or serious dental issues, Teeth in a Day may be a good fit for you. The team at Providence […]
Why You Should Not Postpone Dental Work
The World Health Organization (WHO) made an announcement in August recommending that routine dental care should be avoided. Routine care had just been allowed to resume in June under strict guidelines for preventing disease spread. The WHO’s reasoning for discouraging dental care is because of the dentist’s “close proximity to patients’ faces for prolonged periods.” […]
Providence Dental Spa Welcomes an Endodontist
Starting the beginning of September, we are welcoming a board-eligible endodontist, Dr. Young Okeke to our Providence Dental Spa team. Dr. Young is one of the leading endodontists in Middle Georgia, so we are excited to have his services available for our patients. He will be seeing patients on Tuesdays only for the time being. […]
Keeping You Safe at Providence Dental Spa Through Covid-19
We have always been committed to providing the best patient experience at Providence Dental Spa. We are sensitive to our patients’ anxieties about their dental experience and Covid-19 has brought new reasons for concerns to many. At Providence Dental Spa, we are minimizing risks to help provide the reassurance you need to prioritize your dental […]
Warning Signs That Your Wisdom Teeth May Need to Go
For most people, wisdom teeth emerge in the 15-25 age range, generally 10 years after your permanent teeth arrived. There is not a hard-fast rule on when they should come out, so it is important to look for the warning signs. If you wait too long and they become impacted, you may experience greater pain […]
5 Foods to Avoid for Healthier Teeth
95% of adults between 20 and 64 have had tooth decay at some point. Obviously, this is a widespread problem which needs improvement. Part of the problem is dental regimen as only 70% of adults report daily tooth brushing and only 37% of adults floss daily. Another important contributing factor is diet. At Providence Dental […]
5 Tips for A Better Smile in 2020
At the close of the year, many people make resolutions often connected to better health. According to research conducted last January, 60% of people make New Year’s resolutions, but only about 8% of people actually achieve their goals. When you make a goal to improve your dental health, you are making a goal which can […]
Teaching Children Good Dental Habits
When over 20% of children ages 5-11 in our country have untreated tooth decay, children’s dental habits have room for improvement. Children who practice good dental habits are significantly less likely to get cavities. With developing good habits, using fluoride, and possibly getting sealants, the oral health of our children nationwide can improve dramatically. Although […]
Why Elite Athletes Are Losing at Oral Health
Whether playing football, swimming competitively, running marathons, or anything in between, athletes are generally admired for their commitment to body strength and health. Unfortunately, oral health is one area that athletes fall short. When surveyed, most athletes practice regular dental hygiene, even more so than the average person, but they still are suffering from oral […]