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.
Collierville dentist Dr. Joshua Holcomb and his team couldn’t be happier knowing how happy you are with your new dental implants. And because we want you to stay that way, Dr. Holcomb would like to offer you some important tips on how best to care for your dental implants. Read on to learn more about the do’s and don’ts of proper oral hygiene for your implanted restorations.
You cannot wish away your smile defects. While your smile is healthy, those dark stains and chipped front teeth hurt your self-confidence. A friend has told you about porcelain veneers from Collier dentist, Dr. Joshua A. Holcomb. Could they be the cosmetic refurbishment you need for a dazzling new look? Find out about veneers and if you qualify for them at a cosmetic dentistry consultation with Dr. Holcomb.
Sedation dentistry in allows anxious patients to relax when they undergo any number of preventive, restorative or cosmetic dental procedures. Not just for eliminating pain, sedation relaxes people who struggle with fear of going to the dentist. Dr. Joshua Holcomb, sedation dentist in Collierville, uses nitrous oxide by itself or in combination with oral sedation medications to help people of all ages get the dental care they need.
If your teeth have started to turn yellow or brown, chances are you have been considering whitening your teeth. Now, you have a lot of options to whiten your teeth with the wide availability of over-the-counter whitening products. But, are these products really the best option? There are distinct differences between the whitening products you buy at a local store and the treatments available from your dentist. Dr. Joshua Holcomb offers teeth whitening in Collierville. As your dentist, he has the information you need to know about whitening treatments to choose the best option for you.
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You and your friends decided to go on a nice long hike today, and it’s been a great trip. The weather was just perfect and the vistas were beautiful. Now it’s finally time to relax and enjoy the view from the top, but your friends immediately take out their cameras and phones and ask everyone to stand together. You know in a day that all of these pictures will be up on social media, and many of them will feature your crooked teeth. You’ve always been self-conscious about them, but you never could convince yourself that braces were right for you. They just seem like they’d be so uncomfortable, but what else can you do? Dr. Joshua Holcomb wants you to know that you can get the straighter smile you’ve always wanted with Invisalign in Collierville. (more…)
No one likes bad breath or dirty teeth. So, brush your teeth, floss and get to your Collierville dentist, Dr. Joshua A. Holcomb, twice a year for check-ups and professional cleanings. Yes, those are good reasons for preventive dental care. However, they are not the only ones. Learn what happens at a routine dental appointment with Dr. Holcomb and his team and about the serious reasons behind what they do.
The morning is already a tough proposition. Your house might as well be Grand Central Station. Everyone is in a rush to get somewhere, whether it be work or school. Just like the train station, there are inevitably delays. It always seems to work out though, and you get your minute in the mirror to do one last check before you’re out the door. This is probably your least favorite part of the routine, because you always notice your broken and discolored teeth. It would certainly make the mornings nicer if you had a chance to fix them. Have you ever considered porcelain inlays, onlays, or dental fillings to address this issue? (more…)
Tooth loss compromises your appearance, confidence, remaining teeth and overall well-being. Today’s best tooth replacement option is the dental implant. Collierville dentist, Joshua Holcomb DDS, places these miracle prosthetics and wants his patients fully informed on all the details. Here are answers to frequently asked questions about dental implants. (more…)
Gingivitis is the mildest form of gum disease. Frequently progressing to periodontitis, gingivitis is prevented by good oral hygiene practices and routine dental exams and cleanings.
Dr. Joshua Holcomb, Collierville dentist, examines his patients for signs of gum disease and offers preventive services and periodontal disease therapy to halt it.
When ignored, gum disease leads to tooth mobility and loss and also gum and jawbone recession. Researchers link gum disease to serious medical problems throughout the body as well. (more…)