Saliva production is a natural and important part of good oral health. We need it to help protect our teeth from cavities, breakdown food so our stomachs can digest them more easily, and fight off bad breath bacteria. But the…
Read MoreDr. Douglas B. Phillips, treasurer and member of the Board of directors for the American Academy of Fixed Prosthodontics (AAFP), attended the BOD meeting in Seattle from August 1- August 3, 2018. The AAFP is a nonprofit professional dental organization…
Read MoreAt our Asheville dental office we often have patients who are unhappy with the way their smiles look. But thanks to cosmetic dentistry, there are a number of ways that we can help transform the appearance of smiles. One of…
Read MoreWith all the hype surrounding electric toothbrushes lately, the team at our dental office in Asheville wanted to take the opportunity to talk to our neighbors about what’s true about those claims of a superior clean, as well as provide…
Read MoreAt our dental office in Asheville we take our patients’ comfort very seriously and are dedicated to keeping them calm and relaxed at every appointment. However, there are times when the noise of the drill is a bit too much…
Read MoreAt our dental office in Asheville, we always recommend that our patients brush their teeth twice a day for two minutes. Following this routine daily isn’t just good for your oral health, but can benefit your overall health, too. However,…
Read MoreIf you get a stuffy nose when the pollen count is high, every time you’re around a cat, or have an even worse reaction to certain foods, it’s likely you’re suffering from an allergic reaction. The typical symptoms of allergies…
Read MoreAt your bi-annual dental appointments, you most likely have dental x-rays taken. While these images are an important diagnostic tool, just what are they showing and why are they important? At our dental office in Asheville, we don’t want any…
Read MoreDr. Phillips (far right) lectured as part of the faculty team at the Dental Sleep Medicine Workshop held April 19-21. 2018 at Spear Education. He presented two lectures on Oral Appliance Delivery to the 40 dentists who attended the meeting.…
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