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posted: Jun. 22, 2015.

Welcome to the Blog of Michael W. King DDS PLC

Whether you are an existing patient or searching for a dentist in the Jackson, TN area, we’re excited you are here. With the dental industry advancing, we recognize the importance of keeping our patients and visitors up to date with all of the new and exciting things taking place in our practice.

As we move forward with our blog, we hope to promote dental awareness as a vital part of your healthy lifestyle. Here you will find a variety of articles and topics including dental news, advancements in dental technology and treatments, practical oral health advice and updates from our practice. 

We hope you find our blog to be helpful, engaging and informational to ensure your best dental health. 

As always, feel free to contact our Michael W. King DDS PLC office with any dental questions or concerns.

-- Michael W. King DDS PLC

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    Your Rights and Responsibilities as a Patient

    Patient Rights You have a right to choose your own dentist and schedule an appointment in a timely manner. You have a right to know the education and training of your dentist and the dental care team. You have a right to arrange to see the dentist every time you receive dental treatment, subject to ...

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    April 2022 Dental Newsletter

    The Importance of Preventive Care: Maintaining Good Oral Health Preventative dental care is a significant part of overall dental health, but it's often an afterthought. Our dedicated dentist sees many patients who don’t keep up with consistent preventative oral care and then must fix the problems ...

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    Sealants

    Sealants are liquid coatings that harden on the chewing surfaces of teeth and are showing a great deal of effectiveness in preventing cavities—even on teeth where decay has begun. The pits and grooves of your teeth are prime areas for opportunistic decay. Even regular brushing sometimes misses these ...

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    Overview

    Pain can occur in any number of places in your mouth: teeth, gums, roots, the palate, tongue and jaw. Cavities are a common culprit causing pain. Untreated cavities can impact nerves because of infections of the tooth and gums. Impacted and abscessed teeth and sore jaws from teeth grinding are other ...

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    Medications

    Some dental procedures, such as tooth extractions and oral surgery, may call for our office to prescribe medications before or after a procedure. These medications are used to prevent or fight an infection, or to relieve any post-operative discomfort and pain. For these reasons, it is extremely important ...

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    Your First Dental Visit

    Your first dental visit promises to be a pleasant experience. Making sound decisions about your dental care and oral health is an easy thing to do with the right preparation beforehand: Make a list of questions to ask our office, so you don't forget anything on the day of your appointment. This ...

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    X-Rays

    When X-rays pass through your mouth during a dental exam, more X-rays are absorbed by the denser parts (such as teeth and bone) than by soft tissues (such as cheeks and gums) before striking the film. This creates an image on the radiograph. Teeth appear lighter because fewer X-rays penetrate to reach ...

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    Flossing

    What is flossing? Flossing is a method for removing bacteria and other debris that cannot be reached by a toothbrush. It generally entails a very thin piece of synthetic cord you insert and move up and down between the sides of two adjoining teeth. Why is flossing important? Many dentists believe ...

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    Dental Emergencies

    A knocked out tooth or bitten tongue can cause panic in any parent, but quick thinking and staying calm are the best ways to approach such common dental emergencies and prevent additional unnecessary damage and costly dental restoration. This includes taking measures such as application of cold compresses ...

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    Brushing

    Brushing is the most effective method for removing harmful plaque from your teeth and gums. Getting the debris off your teeth and gums in a timely manner prevents bacteria in the food you eat from turning into harmful, cavity causing acids. Most dentists agree that brushing three times a day is the ...

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What Our Clients Say About Us

  • "Great staff. I’ve been going to Dr King for many years. He’s a great dentist. He’s easy to talk to and takes his time. Very professional and relaxed clean environment. I am glad I found this office. I won’t go anywhere else."
    Amanda H.
  • "First dentist that ever made me want to go to the dentist and the staff is great. Very friendly.
    Highly recommend."
    -Tony B.
  • "I have been a patient of Dr. King for over 20 years, and have NEVER had a bad experience. Dr.
    King is always willing to take time to explain things to me, let me know how he plans to take
    care of me, and answer my questions. His staff is very friendly, helpful, and efficient, and they
    let me know in advance what my portion of the bill will be so there are no surprises.”"
    Bob F.
  • "Dr. King is pleasant and professional! His staff is friendly and make dental work from cleaning
    to root canal work a great experience!"
    Karen R.
  • "Very gentle and professional! My family loves Dr. King!"
    Paula P.
  • "Dr. Michael King is the best dentist I’ve ever been to. He’s extremely capable and
    knowledgeable. He takes time with you as a patient. He explains what needs to be done and
    you make the decision and also lets you know what he’s doing as he is working on you. In my
    opinion he’s the best."
    Betty W.