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Are You Prepared For A Dental Emergency?
ACCIDENTS ALWAYS SEEM to happen when we least expect them. When those accidents involve tooth damage, it’s important to know what steps to take. Being prepared before a dental emergency occurs can save a damaged or knocked out tooth, prevent infection and decrease the...
Do My Wisdom Teeth Have To Come Out?
Wisdom Teeth Removal Season Is Upon Us. Did you know wisdom teeth have a season? While we are joking about this the most common time for their extraction is early summer and Christmas time off from school. This is because most of the people getting them removed are...
What Are the Options When Needing A Filling? 5 Types Of Dental Fillings
Nobody ever wants to hear Dr. McOmie say "You have a cavity". Sometimes it happens, almost everyone has at least one filling even the luckiest of people. Sometimes needing a filling is not your fault it could be from a developmental defect in the tooth or a...
Confused By Dental Insurance? We Have The Answers
Dental Insurance, is the best it is the worst. This sounds like the start of a Charles Dickens novel, but it is the truth. We have all been down the old road before where we pay a bunch of money for insurance, then find out we weren't covered when we needed it....
New Dental Technology Our Intra Oral Scanner
Gone, A Mouthful Of Dental Impression Goo! If you have had much dental work or been through braces then chances are you have had impressions of your teeth made. The impressions were done with some sort of gooey semi-solid with the consistency of bathtub caulk or a...
What To Expect At Your Next Dental Check Up At McOmie Family Dentistry
Visiting your dentist twice a year for a dental check-up is a vital part of keeping your oral health at its best. Not only does it help keep your teeth clean, but it also helps you stay tuned into your overall health too! Whether it has been a while since your last...
I Think I Grind My Teeth At Night, Do I Need A Night guard?
Do you ever wake up with a sore jaw, a headache, or tooth pain? These are general symptoms of teeth-grinding or sleep bruxism. The American Dental Association estimates that 10-15 percent of adults cope with sleep bruxism, and kids can experience it as well. Because...
It Is National Pet Day!!!! Show Us Your Pet!
It Is National Pet Day April 11th is National Pet day! If you have a pet then chances are you love them and they are a member of the family. People that care for others like our staff does here at McOmie Family Dentistry seem to be the type of people that gravitate...
Athletic Mouth Guards What Do They Do?
Sports And Our Chattanooga Kids If you have kids, then you most likely spend some time on the sidelines or in the stands at children sporting events. These are fun activities and can lead to a lesson that can last a lifetime. There are certain character-building...
We Are American Dental Association Members. Why Choose An ADA Member?
Your smile is an extremely important part of who you are. It is your first impression, and it is how you greet a friend, life's joyful moments are celebrated with a smile, smiling will always make someone's day better. We know how important your smile is to you and...
Cokes, Ice and Your Teeth How Do They Mix?
Did you know “Mountain Dew Mouth” is a real thing? Well, it is, and it’s what happens to your teeth if you drink too many cokes. The name originates from rural Appalachia, where the carbonated beverage of choice has long been Moutain Dew, and not surprisingly tooth...
Tooth Fairy From Cultures Around The World
Of course, we've heard of the tooth fairy here in Chattanooga, even if the details are a little different from one family to the next. But did you know that the Tooth Fairy is only common in certain countries? Across the world, there are many different ways families...