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Meet Our New Dental Hygienist Christie Ledford Remmels
Quick Summary Christie Ledford Remmels joins McOmie Family Dentistry with 22 years of experience as a dental hygienist, having graduated with honors from Chattanooga State's Dental Hygiene program in 1997. She worked alongside her father, Dr. Archie Ledford, for most...
Love Pumpkin? Your Smile Does Too
Quick Summary Pumpkin is great for your oral health because it contains zinc that prevents plaque buildup, vitamin A that aids saliva flow to protect against decay, vitamin C that helps fight oral infections, and magnesium that strengthens tooth enamel. Stick to...
New Dentistry Technology Comes To Chattanooga
Quick Summary The VATECH Green CT 2 is a cone beam CBCT and panorex system that captures 2D bitewing x-rays without placing sensors in your mouth and provides 3D scans for implant planning, surgical guides, and diagnosing cracks or hidden canals. It reduces radiation...
Why Did We Choose Chattanooga For Our Dental Practice?
Quick Summary McOmie Family Dentistry has served Chattanooga for over 20 years, starting in 1998 with three chairs and expanding in 2001 to more than double the original space. The practice has completed thousands of veneers, crowns, and cosmetic cases while reducing...
Snacking Tips For Good Oral Health, As We Go Back To School
Quick Summary Starchy, sticky, and sugary snacks like dried fruit, crackers, and chips cling to teeth and cause cavities, while fruits, vegetables, nuts, yogurt, and cheese protect your child's oral health. Studies show eating cheese at the end of a meal is almost as...
Our Top Toothpaste Recommendations
Quick Summary Colgate Total contains fluoride and triclosan to fight both cavities and gum disease, Crest 3D White Enamel Care uses gentle abrasive particles for daily whitening, and Arm & Hammer combines fluoride with baking soda for pH balance. Prescription...
Are You Prepared For A Dental Emergency?
Quick Summary Most knocked-out permanent teeth can be saved if you see a dentist within 30 minutes to an hour of the accident. If a permanent tooth is knocked out, rinse it gently without scrubbing, place it back in the socket with gauze, or store it in cold milk or...
Do My Wisdom Teeth Have To Come Out?
Quick Summary Wisdom teeth most often need removal when they become semi-impacted, meaning they partially erupt through the gums and create pockets where infections and abscesses can develop. Fully impacted wisdom teeth can also damage adjacent tooth roots or lead to...
What Are the Options When Needing A Filling? 5 Types Of Dental Fillings
Quick Summary Composite fillings are made of acrylic resin and powdered glass that color-match your natural teeth and bond directly to tooth structure, making them stronger and the preferred choice for most restorations. Amalgam fillings are the least expensive but...
Confused By Dental Insurance? We Have The Answers
Quick Summary Dental insurance typically covers preventative care at 100%, basic procedures like fillings at 80%, and major work like crowns at 50%, with yearly maximums ranging from $500 to $2,500. Understanding whether your plan requires in-network dentists and...
New Dental Technology Our Intra Oral Scanner
Quick Summary Intra-oral scanners replace traditional rubber impression materials by taking digital pictures of your teeth to create virtual models instantly, with no radiation and no gooey material sitting in your mouth for up to ten minutes. Digital scans are more...
What To Expect At Your Next Dental Check Up At McOmie Family Dentistry
Quick Summary A dental check-up includes professional cleaning with air polishers and piezo scalers to remove tartar and stains, X-rays when needed to detect decay and issues below the gum line, and a comprehensive exam covering decay, gum disease, bite alignment, and...