by Willow Chase Dentistry | Jun 14, 2022 | Oral Hygiene, preventive dentistry
When many people think of their health during the summer, they think of losing weight, avoiding serious sunburns, and staying hydrated and in the shade on hot days. But there’s another aspect of health that you shouldn’t ignore over the summer: your oral health. It’s...
by Willow Chase Dentistry | May 20, 2022 | Oral Hygiene, preventive dentistry
Although it’s still not legal in Tennessee, marijuana laws have changed in many other states in the U.S. Whether it’s decriminalized, approved for medical usage, or outright legalized, attitudes and criminal penalties surrounding marijuana have changed. The health...
by Willow Chase Dentistry | Apr 12, 2022 | dental cleaning, Oral Health, Oral Hygiene, preventive dentistry
Your gums are soft mucosal tissue that surround and seal your teeth. They protect your teeth, including their roots and nerves, from bacteria and other potential harms. They also keep bacteria from reaching deeper tissues in your mouth as well as your bloodstream....
by Willow Chase Dentistry | Feb 15, 2022 | dental cleaning, Oral Hygiene, preventive dentistry
For most people, brushing their teeth is a twice-daily ritual. But flossing isn’t quite as common. A 2014 study found that only around 41% of Americans floss daily, and 20% of Americans never floss! If you’ve been told you need to start flossing or floss more often...
by Willow Chase Dentistry | Dec 8, 2021 | Oral Health, Oral Hygiene, preventive dentistry
The ramifications of having bad breath can be enormous in today’s world. Not only can it cost you romantically and socially, but it can even cost you professional. For many people, bad breath is something that they only experience occasionally. But for others, bad...
by Willow Chase Dentistry | Nov 11, 2021 | dental cleaning, Oral Hygiene, preventive dentistry
At Willow Chase Dentistry, we have the expertise, equipment, and experience to help our patients resolve virtually any dental and oral hygiene problem. But we consider our work to be its most successful when we help our patients avoid needing additional work done on...
