Do you have Sensitive Teeth?

When the dentin layer below the enamel of your tooth is exposed, you can experience sensitivity. What causes your enamel to breakdown? Common things we do like whitening our teeth, consuming sodas and sports drinks, and grinding our teeth.

If you have sensitivity, we can help you at Suwanee Dental Care. Our hygienists use polish called NuPro that can aid in the transmission of pain to the nerve of your teeth. We also have a variety of prescription toothpastes with fluoride you can purchase to help. Call our office at 770-614-7300 and let us know you would like help with your sensitive teeth!

Heart Health

February is a month of Valentines and hearts. Is is also Heart Health month.
Know your numbers: blood pressure and cholesterol.
Know CPR: the American Red Cross has changed it's recommendations; heart compressions can save someone's life. You don't have to do mouth to mouth. Get certified!
Know the symptoms: Women have different symptoms then men. Pain in the jaw, arms, indigestion and chest pain can all mean a heart attack. Call 911, don't hesitate!

Does Having Your Wisdom Teeth Make You Wiser?

The old saying that we have all heard is that if you have your wisdom teeth, you are a wise person. Let's talk about if this is true or maybe just a funny little saying. Your wisdom teeth are considered to be your third molars. Some are born without them. Most dentists reccommend that if you have your third molars, you should have them evaluated to see if they are doing more harm than good. The extraction of your third molars maybe discussed to protect the overall health of your mouth. Extraction is usually reccommended when the wisdom teeth are only partially erupt. Wisdom teeth that are partially erupt leave an opening for bacteria to enter around the tooth and cause an infection. Wisdom teeth that ar impacted are generally reccommended for extraction also. Impacted wisdom teeth can continue to grow without enough room causing movement of the adjacent teeth. Extractions can be performed by your general dentist or if you are in need of a dentist, we here at Suwanee Dental Care would love to welcome you as a patient. Our dentists will evaluate and help you decide if this is a route you should take.

Make Dental Health Fun for Kids

Is it a chore to get your kid's to brush their teeth? Every morning and night should not begin with, "Oh, mom. Do I have to?" February is children's dental health month. It is the perfect time to talk about how important their dental health is and try to make it fun at the same time. One idea is to do a toothbrush painting. Have your child use their old toothbrush to paint a fun picture and then take a trip to buy a new one. Let your child pick out what color they would like to make them feel special and a toothpaste that will hopefully get them excited about brushing. This will allow you the perfect opportunity to talk about how important brushing your teeth can be and the effects of not brushing your teeth. Communication can open all kinds of doors with your child. Help get them excited!

Children's Dental Health Month

February is Children's Dental Health Month.
The concept of the Registered Dental Hygienist was to create a "School Dental Nurse" to prevent childhood dental problems. The Dental Hygienist, employed in the schools, would do a dental exam and cleaning, provide a fluoride treatment and teach basic home dental care.
Alfred Fones was the Dentist that created this unique profession. Some states in the Northeast still employ Hygienists in the school system.
Show your children how much you love them by taking them to see a Registered Dental Hygienist.

2011 Divas

One of our 2011 Divas, Barbara King, will be featured on Saturday, February 12, at 11:30 on "Atlanta's Home And Style". It will be the second feature.
"Atlanta's Home And Style" is on the WATC network, which is channel 2 on Comcast, channel 57 on satellite and 13 on Charter.
Watch and see why we choose Barbara as our Diva.

Miss North Gwinnett Middle School Pageant

Suwanee Dental Care takes great pride in being a part of the Suwanee Community.

Come see some of the prettiest smiles in all of Gwinnett County at the Miss North Gwinnett Middle School Pageant, Saturday Evening, February 19th at 6 PM. The Pageant will be held at North Gwinnett High School. Proceeds from the event go to Relay for Life-Crown With A Cause.