When you’re pregnant, you expect physical changes. That’s part of the excitement of the journey! What isn’t expected—and not nearly as exciting—is when your familiar smile seems to be changing
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posted: Jul. 21, 2021.
When left untreated, smaller issues like cavities can develop into something more serious that can damage your entire smile and even cause issues throughout the rest of your body. It’s
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Remember hearing about George Washington and his wooden choppers? Not his tools for cutting down cherry trees, but his false teeth.
Actually, George’s teeth were made of ivory but were so
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Most people hear the word root canal and panic. With today’s state of the art equipment and improved local anesthetic devices, and some knowledge, a root canal does not have
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Summer brings sunshine and warm weather, and many of our patients begin thinking about brightening their smiles this time of year. A whiter smile is one just one visit away
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Every year, Americans all over the world celebrate the birth of the country and its independence on the Fourth of July. There are countless ways that people celebrate and they
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the doctor and our staff recommend that you replace your worn-out, germy toothbrush with a new one every three months. But most people either forget or resist getting rid of
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The food you feed your child can have a lasting effect on his or her oral health. In fact, diet plays a major role in whether a child develops cavities
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Smith Family Dentistry
posted: Mar. 30, 2021.
Dr. Gene Smith of Smith Family Dentistry is here for you in Columbia, SC, if you've chipped a tooth. You might be embarrassed by the gap in your smile or
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Smith Family Dentistry
posted: Jan. 11, 2021.
Because Dr. Gene Smith at Smith Family Dentistry in Columbia, SC, cares about every one of his patient’s health, during the worst of the Coronavirus pandemic, his surgery hours were
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Smith Family Dentistry
posted: Nov. 20, 2020.
Root canal therapy is a treatment used for removing the diseased pulp from an infected tooth. The tooth pulp is made up of tissues that contain blood vessels and nerves
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Smith Family Dentistry
posted: Jul. 23, 2020.
Even the tiniest tooth flaw can make you feel self-conscious about your smile. Whether you've recently chipped a tooth or always wished your twisted tooth was a little straighter, cosmetic
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Smith Family Dentistry
posted: May 11, 2020.
If you want your teeth to last a lifetime, you must maintain good oral hygiene habits with daily brushing and flossing, a healthy diet, and regular visits to the dentist.
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Smith Family Dentistry
posted: Feb. 19, 2020.
Bright, white, straight, defect-free. Few people have flawless smiles. If you're contemplating cosmetic dentistry, let the team at Smith Family Dentistry in Columbia, SC, help you decide what's right for
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Smith Family Dentistry
posted: Sep. 30, 2019.
A crown — a life-like “cap” made of dental porcelain that permanently covers an existing tooth — is an effective way to restore a still-viable decayed or broken tooth’s appearance.
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Smith Family Dentistry
posted: Aug. 08, 2019.
If you think “vaping” electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes for short) is healthier for your teeth and gums than smoking cigarettes, you might be disappointed with the latest research. A number of
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