Joshua Holcomb D.D.S. Blog

We’re almost a quarter into 2018. Have you met any of your goals yet? If not, it’s not too late. You can still brighten your smile, improve your confidence, and keep striving to reach your goals when you try teeth whitening in Collierville from a professional. Learn more about your safe whitening options in this week’s blog post!

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Clear Tray Used in Invisalign

Do you have crooked teeth that make it hard to remove plaque? Even if you brush and floss every day, you may feel frustrated that you still get cavities and have bleeding gums because you can’t quite reach all of the crowded spaces in your mouth. Not to mention that you don’t feel as great about your smile as you’d like to! Your dentist has probably mentioned the option of straightening your teeth – but truth be told, you’d rather avoid the embarrassment of braces! And who could blame you? It’s not exactly the most appealing option, especially as an adult. The good news is that there’s an option to straighten your teeth without the hassle of traditional braces: Invisalign. A dentist in Collierville talks about how it works and why it may be right for you.

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You’ve decided that it’s time to do something about your missing teeth, because the years of feeling insecure about your smile have taken a toll on you. You’ve heard a lot of good things about the dental implant process, and you’re considering trying it out. The only thing hindering you, though, are some unanswered questions that you have. Your local dentist has some answers for you about dental implants of Collierville to help you make the best decision.

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Have missing teeth? Have you experimented with a different tooth replacement option like partial dentures? If those aren’t providing you the results you truly want, you should consider highly successful dental implant placement! In fact, you could have a long-lasting, permanent replacement with a high success rate of at least 95%! Learn more about dental implants in Collierville in this week’s blog post.

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There are two things you can count on when you experience a dental emergency. 1) It will not happen at a convenient time. 2) It may feel frightening, painful, or overwhelming. These feelings are normal, and the first thing you should do is remain calm. The next thing you should do is contact your dentist in Collierville. With the right team on your side, you can rest at ease knowing everything will be all right. It also helps when you know how to manage an emergency situation, so here are some helpful tips on handling common dental emergencies.

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We don’t have to tell you how great your kids are – and we know just how much they make you smile. And when you do, you wonder if you’re doing everything you should to take care of your children’s teeth. Sure – you make sure they brush, and you’re working on flossing, but are you missing anything when it comes to their oral hygiene? In this post, your respected family dentist in Collierville shares the tips you need to keep your children’s smiles shining bright. Take this course in Kid’s Teeth 101 from Dr. Joshua Holcomb to learn more.

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Do you constantly feel thirsty? Even after you just tried to quench your thirst, your mouth ends up drier than the Sahara Desert just a few minutes later. Not only is this frustrating, but the chronic bad breath that accompanies dry mouth is embarrassing. Truth be told, chronic dry mouth really isn’t good for your oral health either. The office of Joshua Holcomb, DDS wants you to know the negative effects dry mouth could be having on your health and how to reverse them.

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