Minor Tooth Movement and more…
We just wanted to let our patients know about some new happenings with Dr. Powell and his team here at Asheville Dental Care. We have recently updated our website and made it more user friendly for our...
View ArticleDry Mouth (Xerostomia)- The Damaging Effects
We all need saliva to moisten and cleanse our mouths and digest food. Saliva also prevents infection by controlling bacteria and fungi in the mouth. When we don’t produce enough saliva, our mouth gets...
View ArticleHow Acid Erosion Effects Your Teeth
Dr. Powell has seen an increase in the effects of acid erosion on our patients teeth. This is due to an increase in the consumption of sodas, energy drinks and coffee products. Acid erosion is a type...
View ArticleTooth Care for Bulimia
Regular dental visits with Dr. Powell Rigorous hygiene and meticulous home care. In office flouride applications to prevent further erosion and decrease dentin sensitivity. Daily home application of...
View Article6 Month Smile- Adult Cosmetic Braces
Six Month Smiles utilizes clear braces to gently straighten teeth in an average time of only six months, some less! By focusing on the teeth that show when you smile and not making significant bite...
View ArticleCan You Save a Knocked-Out Tooth?
Yes. A tooth could be reimplanted if you act quickly. Plants that are pulled up by the roots may survive if they’re put back into soil right away. The same is true of teeth. Teeth are alive and can...
View ArticleI Have a Fractured or Broken Tooth…..What Do I Do???
Although teeth are remarkably strong, they can chip, crack (fracture) or break. This can happen in several ways: Biting down on something hard Getting hit in the face or mouth Falling Having cavities...
View ArticleOur Newest Training
In May 2011, Dr. Powell and the entire staff at Asheville Dental Care traveled to LasVegas to attend a 3 day training event called The Townie Dental Meeting. We feel we already offer the most current,...
View ArticleQuiz: Are You At Risk for Decay?
Do you use a toothpaste that contains fluoride? If NO- give yourself 12 points. Do you drink beverages that contain sugar, or add sugar, to drinks such as coffee or tea more than 3 times a day? If YES-...
View ArticleDental Emergency Fixed Quickly
It was something that Bill had done a 100 times before – tightening the bungee cord around a tarp on his work truck. But the next thing he felt was a horrible pain in his mouth as the far side of the...
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