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Chattanooga Is #1 For Allergies, How Does This Effect Teeth?
Quick Summary Seasonal allergies cause dry mouth through mouth breathing during congestion and antihistamine side effects, eliminating saliva that protects against gum disease and tooth decay. Allergy medications like Sudafed worsen dry mouth, while steroid inhalers...
Protect Your Teeth This Cold And Flu Season
Quick Summary Cold and flu illnesses increase your cavity risk through dry mouth caused by mouth breathing and medications like antihistamines and decongestants, which reduce the saliva needed to fight bacteria. Sugary cough drops, acidic beverages, and vomit exposure...
What Makes Chattanooga, TN So Special?
Quick Summary Chattanooga transformed from the most polluted city in the USA in 1969 to one of the cleanest cities according to the American Lung Association, driven by environmental reforms after decades of unregulated industrial emissions. The city is home to the...
Thinking about whitening your smile? What are the options?
Quick summary Dentist-supervised whitening is the safest and most effective way to brighten your smile, with options including custom-fitted trays and in-office treatments that protect your gums and minimize sensitivity. GLO Science whitening uses heat and light...
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...