Many people think that brushing and flossing is all they need to do to keep a picture perfect smile. That’s a good start, of course, but most of us are not as thorough as we think we are – and the result could be gum disease. Gum disease, also known as periodontal disease, is an inflammatory condition which, left untreated, can cause serious problems. In advanced stages, … [Read more...]

From state-of-the-art technology to flexible office hours and all the comfort a patient could ask for, Pleasant Family  Dentistry is all about making a trip to the dentist as pleasant an experience as possible. In the reception room, patients find a comfortable and relaxing atmosphere where they can read, use the Wi-Fi or watch a TV that’s usually on the PFD channel … [Read more...]

Amainstay in oral health in East Cooper and beyond, Rhyne Oral and Facial Surgery specializes in everything from jaw and facial surgery to implants and extractions. Much of the practice’s business involves wisdom teeth, which are a challenge for about 95 percent of the population in the United States. In much of the rest of the world, however, they aren’t a problem. “One … [Read more...]

Perhaps you have just moved to a new neighborhood. Perhaps your last experience at the dentist left a funny taste in your mouth, both literally and figuratively. Whatever the reason might be, you are on the hunt for a new oral health professional in your life, be it a dentist, orthodontist or even an oral surgeon. Where do you turn? You’ve heard, of course, that one … [Read more...]

When Dr. Amanda Seay at Park West Dentistry looks at a treatment plan for a patient, it is more than just reacting to the patient’s current oral health. She envisions optimal conditions and evaluates based on risk factors through a comprehensive exam. Dentistry as a whole has been a reactive model,” Dr. Seay explained. “It’s more than just finding and creating a cavity. … [Read more...]

Assey Dental Associates is a model for the adage: “A person should always choose an old doctor and a young dentist.” Father and son dentists, Drs. Tim and John Assey, are double the experience in their profession. Dr. Tim has been in practice for 30-plus years and has the wisdom and expertise that can only be obtained over time. Dr. John, his son,  graduated from the Medical … [Read more...]