Lake Oconee Dental Blog

The Delicate Balance of Oral Bacteria

July 29, 2015

THE BACTERIA IN OUR BODIES vastly outnumber our human cells! However, that’s not always a bad thing... (Read More)

A Toothpaste Timeline

July 22, 2015

OUR NIGHTLY BRUSHING ROUTINE wouldn’t be complete without that minty-fresh toothpaste tingle, right? (Read More)

4 Reminders For Improving Oral Health Through Diet

July 15, 2015

OUR DIETS AFFECT EVERY PART of our bodies. Oral health can improve or deteriorate drastically... (Read More)

The Link Between Osteoporosis And Gum Disease

July 8, 2015

WHAT DO OSTEOPOROSIS and gum disease have in common? Bone loss! (Read More)

Crazy Things People Believe About Toothaches

July 2, 2015

HAVE A TOOTHACHE? Wear these fish bones around your neck, repeat a chant, and drop a few pears into the river! Sounds ridiculous, right? (Read More)

Diabetes And Gum Disease Can Be Double Trouble

June 24, 2015

PEOPLE WITH DIABETES are mindful of their bodies’ feedback. Effective diabetes management requires... (Read More)

Simple Tricks to Improve Your Smile

June 18, 2015

When it comes to meeting new people, the old adage holds true, you’ll never get a second chance to make a first impression.And the fact of the matter is, that first impression is formed, quite literally, in the blink of an eye.

Studies show it takes just one-tenth of a second for a person to form an opinion about someone and — what’s perhaps even more shocking – almost half of the people you meet (4 out of 10) — notice a person’s smile before any other physical attribute.

Research has proven people with beautiful smiles are judged as happier, healthier, more confident, more successful, more educated, and even kinder. Not having...

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Social Media Helps Us All Smile

June 17, 2015

IT MIGHT NOT SEEM SO AT FIRST, but a dental practice is all about relationships—relationships between our team members and our relationships with YOU... (Read More)

Teeth Are An Important Part Of Digestion

June 10, 2015

IF YOU’RE RUSHING PROPER CHEWING—especially if it’s due to dental distress—you’re robbing yourself of some important benefits! (Read More)

Yes, Soda Really Is Bad For Your Teeth

June 3, 2015

HERE’S ONE REALLY SIMPLE THING that you can do to make your mouth healthier... (Read More)