Quick Summary Dr. Mark McOmie leads McOmie Family Dentistry in Chattanooga with specialized expertise in advanced dental materials and modern technology. The practice focuses on solution-oriented care tailored to your individual dental...
Quick Summary Smoking doubles your risk of gum disease, restricts blood flow to oral tissues which delays healing, and is linked to 80 percent of oral cancer diagnoses. It causes visible staining in every crack of your teeth, thick white patches on the roof of your...
Quick Summary Gum recession occurs primarily from tartar buildup caused by irregular dental cleanings, chronic teeth-grinding (bruxism), or overbrushing with hard-bristled brushes. When plaque hardens into tartar along gum lines, it leads to gingivitis and can...
Quick Summary Limiting how much Halloween candy your child eats is more effective at preventing tooth decay than choosing specific candy types. You can set a plan before trick-or-treating to trade most of the candy for a non-candy prize or limit how many houses your...
Quick Summary Soft-bristle toothbrushes are always recommended because hard bristles scrape away enamel and cause permanent gum recession. Electric toothbrushes outperform manual brushes by decreasing plaque up to 21 percent more and lowering gingivitis risk by 11...
Quick Summary Most DIY tooth whitening methods like charcoal and lemon juice can permanently damage your enamel, while FDA-approved professional systems like Glo and Opalescence deliver proven, safe results. Charcoal scrapes away protective enamel even as it absorbs...
