“No offense, but I hate the dentist!” Sound familiar? If you’ve landed on this page I’m willing to bet you’ve said (or wanted to say) those words to your dentist. Don’t worry, no offense taken; in fact, we consider it a compliment that you’ve chosen us to care for you in spite of your deep […]
At Dillard Dental Services, a professional dental cleaning is one of the most common dental procedures we provide. Most patients’ needs are met with having a dental cleaning twice per year. However, some people accumulate plaque and tartar build-up more quickly or have a higher risk of developing tooth cavities; in this case a dental cleaning should be […]
Bruxism is the medical word for destructive teeth grinding or clenching that takes place unconsciously. This may occur while a person is awake but many people who have this condition unknowingly grind their teeth together during sleep. It can affect people of all ages. It may be purely habitual and related to the muscle memory […]
Are you wondering how you visited the dentist and ended up going home with a sleep monitor? Let me clear that up… Every day we see signs that someone may be grinding or clenching their teeth (bruxism). In fact, we see signs of all kinds of things going on in the rest of your body […]
You may be wondering if it’s okay to visit your dentist during the COVID 19 pandemic. Like so many things right now, the answer to this question is, “It depends”.The answer will be different for each person and is dependent on many factors. You will need to consider your level of need for dental care […]
A Nashville family dentist can provide you with important information about your dental and oral health during a dental exam. However, the point of a dental exam is not just to examine how well your teeth are doing. Your dental and oral health reveals a lot about your overall health and can also let you know about […]