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Tooth-Colored Fillings
- posted: Jan. 01, 2025
Once upon a time, silver fillings ruled in dental offices everywhere. For a long time, they were the only option dentists used to close off the spaces on teeth where Read More
The Link Between Dental Hygiene and Your Overall Health
- posted: Dec. 25, 2024
When patients of Birdwell & Cox Dentistry hear any mention of oral or dental hygiene, they probably think of brushing and flossing their teeth. Although these are extremely important, the Read More
The Secret to Fresh Breath
- posted: Dec. 18, 2024
Bad breath: We’ve all dealt with it. You’ve been around people who have it and, like it or not, you have had it yourself. It can be embarrassing and uncomfortable, Read More
Intraoral Cameras
- posted: Dec. 11, 2024
It seems today’s technology has made every moment a camera-ready opportunity. (Just check your friends and their latest selfies.) What you may not expect is the opportunity to see a Read More
Are there foods that whiten teeth?
- posted: Dec. 04, 2024
Coffee. Blueberries. Red wine. Tomato sauce. They might please our palate, but they are notorious for staining our teeth. Luckily, nature has balanced the scales for us! Here are just Read More
In the Pink
- posted: Nov. 27, 2024
Our gums cover and protect the sensitive roots of our teeth and the bone around them. While we often think of gum tissue as a rosy shade of pink, that’s Read More
Can’t Take Another Bite?
- posted: Nov. 20, 2024
We’re not talking post-holiday “I can’t eat another bite” discomfort. No, we’re here to talk about the discomfort caused by bite pain. Usually, our teeth and jaws work so harmoniously that Read More
DIY Cures for Bad Breath
- posted: Nov. 13, 2024
Are you afraid to open your mouth because you have bad breath? You’re not alone bad breath or Halitosis happens to everyone, at one time or another. If you have Read More
Your Toddler’s First Dental Visit
- posted: Nov. 06, 2024
It’s common for toddlers to be wary of strangers, but their first experience at the dentist shouldn’t be a scary one. the doctor and our team have five tips for Read More
Alleviate Tooth Sensitivity
- posted: Oct. 30, 2024
If a sip of ice water, spoonful of ice cream, or piping hot latte is enough to send shivers up your spine from tooth sensitivity, be assured you are not Read More
Tips for Managing Oral Pain
- posted: Oct. 23, 2024
Experiencing tooth or oral pain is not fun. If you cannot get to Birdwell & Cox Dentistry right away, the pain may even seem to increase. The old saying that Read More
Pediatric Dental Emergency Know-How
- posted: Oct. 09, 2024
Parents are usually expert at taking care of their children’s injuries. You know how to disinfect a cut, soothe a bump on the head, and apply a bandage faster than Read More
The Link Between HPV and Oral Cancer
- posted: Oct. 02, 2024
Cancer has become a common word, and it seems like there is new research about it every day. We know antioxidants are important. We know some cancers are more treatable Read More
Is sleep apnea linked to cancer? Studies say, ‘Yes’.
- posted: Sep. 25, 2024
Recently, multiple studies have concluded that people with sleep apnea, a disorder that causes snoring, fatigue, and dangerous gaps in breathing at night due to throat muscles collapsing, are five Read More
Amalgam Fillings vs. White Fillings
- posted: Sep. 18, 2024
Many varieties of fillings are available at our Franklin, Tennessee office. Most people are familiar with traditional amalgam fillings: those big silver spots on top of teeth. Made from a mixture Read More