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Dental Health: Why Do I Always Have Dry Mouth?
SALIVA IS ESSENTIAL not only for our oral health but for our overall comfort. We all experience a dry mouth every once in a while and know how bothersome it can be. But what does it mean? And what should we do if it persists? Saliva Has An Important Role In Our...
Should We Throw Away Our Dental Floss?
There has been a ton of talk in the media lately about dental floss. There is a report by the Associated Press saying dental floss has no proof that it really works. This story has been run by all the major news networks CBS, NBC, ABC, CNN, etc. This is the biggest...
How To Prepare For Your Child’s First Dentist Appointment
THERE’S NOTHING BETTER than seeing a child’s smile light up a room. While parents understand the importance of keeping that smile healthy by regularly visiting Dr. McOmie, some children are a bit apprehensive about making that visit. Here at McOmie Family...
How Everyday Habits Can Affect Your Teeth
TOOTH ENAMEL HAS the pretty cool reputation of being the hardest substance in the human body. So it may come as a surprise to know that while enamel is super tough, it can also break quite easily! The truth is that our teeth are not invincible, and a lot of every day...
Electric Toothbrush Who Needs One? and Why
BRUSHING TWICE A DAY is important to keeping your smile healthy, but what can switching from a manual to an electric toothbrush do for your oral health routine? Electric Toothbrushes Provide Many Benefits While a manual toothbrush can get the job done if used...
VIDEO: What is Restorative Dentistry?
Restorative dentistry is a crucial part of restoring the health and appearance of your teeth. It usually involves the replacement of missing or damaged teeth and the fixing of decayed gums, cavities, and teeth. Restorative dentistry is...
VIDEO: What Is Cosmetic Dentistry?
Cosmetic dentistry can create a profound effect on your overall health and smile. When most people think of cosmetic dentistry, they immediately think of things like tooth whitening or veneers. But there is so much more to it. Aside from...
My Teenager Wants A Lip Ring What Are The Risks?
What are the risks to teeth with oral piercings? THERE ARE MANY FORMS of self-expression, art, writing, fashion, even body piercing. When it comes to oral piercings, however–such as lip, cheek, and tongue piercings–it’s important to know all the risks...
What can I do for my teething baby?
TEETHING IS NO FUN for babies or parents. Some babies’ teeth erupt with no problems at all but for others, it could be a long and painful process. Besides giving your child plenty of tender loving care, here are some things you can do to care for your child’s mouth...
Dental Sealants The Great Tooth Protector!
Dental sealants help protect your teeth. DID YOU KNOW, on average, a child smiles around 400 times per day? That’s up to ten times more than the average adult! No matter how many times your little one smiles, we want to help them make sure theirs remains healthy...
What Is Family Dentistry?
What exactly is Family Dentistry? Often times we are asked here at McOmie Family Dentistry what is Family Dentistry? That is a good question is it a family of dentists that you see? Or is it a dentist for the whole family? Here at McOmie Family Dentistry, the answer...
A Pocket Knife Can Save You Thousands On Dental Bills
Our very own Dr. Mark McOmie was recently featured on the Knife News blog offering advice to save patients thousands on dental bills with a simple solution. “Why don’t you go out and buy a really nice, $200 knife?” Dr. Mark McOmie, a Chattanooga, Tennessee...