In recent years, many people have made the choice to become vegetarian or vegan due to concerns about high cholesterol and obesity. Being a vegetarian has many advantages for the human body, including benfits to the cardiac and digestive system. Studies have also shown that it has helped cancer patients revert to good health. However, [...]

Many people grind their teeth from time to time, often when they’re anxious or stressed. Occasional teeth grinding isn’t cause for concern, but if you’re grinding your teeth on a regular basis, you could be putting yourself at risk for serious oral health complications. How Do I Find Out if I Grind My Teeth?  Teeth grinding, [...]

How can you tell if you have a cracked tooth? It can often be difficult to tell without making an appointment to see your dentist. A cracked tooth can be very painful, and can also lead to disease of the tooth. How do you know if you have a cracked tooth?  Look for these symptoms when [...]

Accidents happen. We all know it to be true, and sometimes, accidents involving chipped or broken teeth can occur, resulting in an emergency trip to the dentist’s office. Here are some of the most common dental emergencies, and how to treat them before getting in to see your dentist. You might want to print this [...]

As suggested by the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, the staff of Healthy Smiles of Georgia recommend that a child’s first dental visit be scheduled by his or her first birthday. It is very important to make the first visit as positive and enjoyable for the child as possible. Make The First Visit Comfortable The most [...]

Last week on our blog, we introduced wisdom teeth, or third molars, and the severity of an impacted wisdom tooth, as well as what medical conditions constitute necessary removal. To help our patients better understand what happens during a wisdom tooth surgery at our office, this blog post will outline what typically happens during the [...]

Wisdom teeth, or third molars, are the last teeth to develop and appear in your mouth. These teeth usually appear between the ages of 17 and 25, also knows as the “age of wisdom”. For some people, these teeth appear  just as their other molars did and cause no problems, however, for many, their wisdom [...]

In a recent post, we wrote about how pregnancy can leave women susceptible to sensitivity in the gums due to heightened hormone levels. This is due to the rise in hormone levels during pregnancy, which can cause the gums to swell, bleed and trap food causing increased irritation to the gumline and teeth. In addition to [...]

Acid reflux, or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), occurs when this muscle weakens and allows the stomach contents to flow back up into your esophagus. People who suffer from GERD may feel a burning pain in their chest, neck, and throat (also known as heartburn), a sensation of food coming back into your mouth, and a [...]

There are few things that can boost a person’s confidence more than a beautiful white, bright smile. With the help of our team at Healthy Smiles of Georgia and our Zoom bleaching treatment, that confidence is easier to achieve than you think. And currently, the Healthy Smiles of Georgia office is offering a special on [...]