When working with parents and children on good oral hygiene, Dr. Rula Shalabi of Indigo Pediatric Dentistry in Easley has a simple philosophy – “Frequency is key.” Parents make many […]
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Free Dental Health Clinics
Most people understand the importance of oral health, but dental services can be cost-prohibitive for people with low incomes and no insurance coverage. Free dental health clinics not only offer […]
Oral Health and Overall Health
Years ago, my primary care doctor told me that flossing every day would add two years to my life. That stuck with me. But it also got me thinking. Why […]
The Benefits of Cosmetic Dentistry
When a smile is worth a thousand words, it is no surprise that cosmetic dentistry has developed into one of the fastest growing facets in its industry. A demand for […]
Robotic Oral Surgery with Yomi
There’s only one reason Dr. Jason Hehr jumped in early on the Yomi, the first robotic surgery tool specifically for dental procedures. Although he considers himself to be an innovator, […]
Cavity Facts
We’ve all heard the same things since early childhood: “Candy gives you cavities! Brush your teeth twice a day, or you’ll get cavities!” And now, we likely tell our own […]
An Easy Dental Appointment
What if going to the dentist was a comfortable experience, one that you actually looked forward to? Most people, if you asked them, would place a trip to the dentist […]
What Dry Mouth Could Mean
Imagine the sensation of cotton in your mouth or having a mouthful of peanut butter. For many seniors, dry mouth is a condition they have had to adjust to as […]
Sealants in Pediatric Dentistry
Your child’s smile lights up a room, doesn’t it? Indigo Pediatric Dentistry is committed to keeping children’s smiles healthy with modern day preventive care. “Our goal in pediatric dentistry is […]
Oral Health in Pregnancy
Pregnancy is a time to discover new information and what seems like an endless number of health visits to fit into a busy schedule. All of a sudden, you are […]
Oral Health in Pets
If our pets could talk, imagine the things they might say: how they enjoyed the walk this morning; a tale about the squirrel they saw outside the window; a request […]
Spotlight on a Hygienist
Melissa Jamerson of Carolina Dental Studio in Spartanburg has been a registered dental hygienist for 31 years. She said she sort of just “fell into” it. “This career was truly […]