Blog
Recognize the Signs of TMJ Troubles (infographic)
You may have heard someone talking about a TMJ problem, and you may be wondering if you could have it, too. TMJ issues are relatively common. TMJ is short for temporomandibular joint. You have two of these joints, which are located where your lower jaw connects to your skull. These joints allow …
Read More
Get More For Less With Mini Dental Implants (video)
We want to include one more patient testimonial for Dental Implant Month. Today, you will hear from Nick, one of our patients who received mini dental implants at Advanced Dental Center. “They call me pretty teeth,” Nick says in the video below. You’ll hear about his experience getting eight mini implants, which …
Read More
An Appreciation for Dental Implants
Isaac Newton is remembered for his scientific discoveries. He also understood that he wouldn’t have been able to do what he did without the work of people who came before him. He famously said, “If I have seen further it is by standing on the shoulders of giants." In dentistry, we can …
Read More
With Implants, You Too Can Keep Smiling (video)
Shelly is a cancer survivor, which is something celebrate. Her treatment did have some effects on her oral health, however, but she has restored her natural smile with implant-supported dentures. With dental implants, she can eat without pain, and she feels good about smiling again. We are inspired by patients like Shelly. …
Read More
Whiten Your Smile, Brighten Your Days
Sometimes small changes can have a profound impact on your life. For example, drinking fewer soft drinks would be good for our health. Health experts tell us that soft drinks raise our risk of diabetes, weight gain, and related health complications. From a dental perspective, soft drinks contain acids that can eat …
Read More
Enjoy Eating Again with Strong, Healthy Teeth (video)
At the time of this video, Chris was in the process of getting dental implants as part of his full-mouth reconstruction. He does a great job explaining how functional, strong teeth make a difference in his daily life. He can enjoy the taste of his food more. He also appreciates that his …
Read More
Straighter Teeth Could Be Good for You
Few of us are blessed with naturally “perfect” smiles. Every year millions of Americans begin treatment to straighten their teeth. In recent years, more and more adults are doing this as well. Health experts have estimated that 1 in 5 teeth straightening patients today is over 21 years old. In other words, …
Read More
We Have Many Ways to Restore Your Smile
Things don’t always go according to plan. We’ve all bitten into foods that were a little too hard or crunchy even though this can cause chipped or cracked teeth. We also have had accidents and injuries, some of which can cause teeth to break or fall out. More than 90 percent of …
Read More
‘I would highly recommend this place’ (video)
August is Dental Implant Month. To celebrate the benefits of implants, we will be sharing stories from patients who received implants at our Florence, SC dental practice. Today, you’ll hear from Bobby. Getting implants has given him renewed confidence in his smile. He also discusses how painless the process was both during …
Read More
Start School With Healthy Smiles
The first day of school is almost here, which means if you haven’t already done so, then it’s time to schedule a back-to-school dental checkup. Family dentistry is an integral part of our practice in Florence, SC. We want to encourage healthy habits from an early age for your children. As we …
Read More