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How to make the most of your next dental visit
FOR THE AVERAGE PERSON, you only see Dr. McOmie twice a year. While you may think going to the dentist simply requires you to show up and open wide, it’s important to take advantage of each and every dental visit! We want to answer your questions and address your...
Top 10 Things To Look For When Finding A New Dentist
There are many reasons you may want to find a new dentist. Often this can be an overwhelming process. None of us want to make a mistake that could create a problem with our teeth or have work done that isn't done right and just won't last. Here are 10 tips that you...
Chattanooga Is #1 For Allergies, How Does This Effect Teeth?
Last week at the Chattanooga Area Dental Society meeting Dr. Marc Cromie from the Chattanooga Allergy Clinic spoke to us. It was very interesting to hear him talk about allergies and how it affects us here in Chattanooga. We live in the Tennessee Valley where it...
Protect Your Teeth This Cold And Flu Season
THE LAST THING YOU WANT to worry about when you’re sick is your dental health. Unfortunately, your teeth can be extra vulnerable when cold and flu season strike. If you find yourself under the weather, read on for helpful tips on protecting your mouth! Watch...
What Makes Chattanooga, TN So Special?
There's a reason we opened our dental office in Chattanooga, and it is because we love its rich history, perseverance and the people who make up this great city. Keep reading to learn more about the history of Chattanooga and why this area is so special to us here at...
Thinking about whitening your smile? What are the options?
So you want to whiten your teeth. You’re not alone! In fact, when the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry asked what people would most like to improve about their smile, the most common response was whiter teeth. In fact, teeth whitening is the #1 cosmetic...
Meet Our New Dental Hygienist Christie Ledford Remmels
Here We Grow Again As our dental office here in Chattanooga continues to grow we are happy to be fortunate to add another hygienist to our team. Meet Christie Ledford Remmels. We have grown to the point that we were having trouble finding open appointments for people...
Love Pumpkin? Your Smile Does Too
‘TIS THE SEASON FOR everything pumpkin. Not everything Thanksgiving and Christmas just yet! As the poster child of fall, pumpkin doesn’t just star in our autumnal decorations, it shows up on our menus too. And as far as we’re concerned, that’s a good thing....
New Dentistry Technology Comes To Chattanooga
We Are Proud To Announce Our Latest Technology If there is ever something that is consistent in life, it is change. Change often signals opportunity, and the ability to do things better. Here at McOmie Family Dentistry, we are always striving to do things better,...
Why Did We Choose Chattanooga For Our Dental Practice?
Why Chattanooga? This is a question I think everyone that lives in the greater Chattanooga area gets from time to time. People ask "What brought you to Chattanooga?" or you hear when you are away from Chattanooga "Why do you live in Chattanooga?". These are good...
Snacking Tips For Good Oral Health, As We Go Back To School
At McOmie Family Dentistry we know GOOD NUTRITION IS ESSENTIAL for a child’s healthy growth and development. It’s also important for their dental health! A good diet can improve your child's oral health and help your child build strong, healthy teeth, while poor...
Our Top Toothpaste Recommendations
The toothpaste you use is very important, but when you go to the store to pick up toothpaste, there are so many to choose from. How do you choose? Brand, box color, neat looking, fluoride, whitening, sensitive, or another reason? It is so hard to know. This post will...