Bonding with Composite Resins Ideal for Restoring Chipped Teeth
Accidents can happen to your mouth, especially if you have an active lifestyle. For example, a sudden blow to the jaw while playing sports or exercising could result in a chipped tooth. And, while the...
View ArticleIs it OK for my child to use a pacifier? Ask Dr. Sayeg - a Dentist in Sandy...
Pacifiers! Yes or No? ​ Many of our patients have expressed concerns about their children using pacifiers. There’s a lot of information out there so here’s a summary of what our doctors know and...
View ArticleDental Magic Transforms Smiles
Magician Michel Grandinetti can levitate a 500-pound motorcycle, melt into a 7-foot-tall wall of solid steel, and make borrowed rings vanish and reappear baked inside bread. Yet the master illusionist...
View ArticleWhat's the Right Way to Brush My Teeth? Ask the dentist in Sandy Springs GA!
October is National Dental Hygiene Month and the motto is: Brush! Floss! Rinse! Chew! Today our hygienist Lory, shares some brushing tips that might surprise you: We recommend a soft-bristled...
View ArticleAsk the Dentist in Sandy Springs, GA! What's the Right Way to Floss?
It’s National Dental Hygiene Month and the motto is: Brush! Floss! Rinse! Chew! Today our hygienist Tanya shares some flossing tips that might surprise you:) In dentistry we have a saying “You only...
View ArticleAir Abrasion Offers a More Pleasant Dental Office Experience than Drills
For years preparing teeth for fillings or other restorations has required the use of a drill. Although quite effective in removing decayed structure and preparing the tooth for bonding, it usually...
View ArticleAsk the Dentist in Sandy Springs, GA! Why should I use a rinse??
It’s National Dental Hygiene Month and the motto is: Brush! Floss! Rinse! Chew! Today our hygienist Kim, shares some rinsing tips that might surprise you:) Mouth rinses can be helpful for several...
View ArticleAsk the Dentist in Sandy Springs, GA! Is chewing gum good or bad?
It’s National Dental Hygiene Month and the motto is: Brush! Floss! Rinse! Chew! Today our hygienists share some good news about chewing sugarless gum:) Finally! Some fun news in oral hygiene!...
View ArticleSee a Dentist in Sandy Springs, GA! It's Not Too Late to Maximize Your Dental...
Have you been meaning to make an appointment to see the dentist but haven’t gotten around to it? Now is the time! Dental Plans Differ from Medical Plans Most dental benefit/insurance policies...
View ArticleActor David Ramsey Says: Don't Forget to Floss!
Can you have healthy teeth and still have gum disease? Absolutely! And if you don’t believe us, just ask actor David Ramsey. The cast member of TV hits such as Dexter and Arrow said in a recent...
View ArticleAsk the Dentist in Sandy Springs, GA - How can Botox help my Smile!
Your smile is a big part of your day – why let wrinkles get in your way! Here at Start Smiling Dental, we are all about Smiles. We now have one more way to increase your face value-Botox &...
View ArticleAsk the Dentist in Sandy Springs, Ga - Dental Care with No Needles!
Start Smiling Dental is the first dental office in Georgia to offer NumBee – a new dental anesthetic that requires no needles! If the fear of needles has been keeping you from getting the dental care...
View ArticleCommon Types of Tooth Injuries and How to Treat Them
Although naturally resilient, your teeth still face some significant dangers. Tooth decay and gum disease, “enemies” within the mouth, can severely damage your teeth and eventually lead to their loss....
View ArticleAmerica's (Dentists) Got Talent - for Fixing Damaged or Missing Teeth!
A recent episode of “America’s Got Talent” featured an engaging 93-year-old strongman called The Mighty Atom Jr. The mature muscleman’s stunt: moving a full-sized car (laden with his octogenarian “kid...
View ArticleIs Teeth Whitening Right For Me?
If you've ever found yourself sitting on the couch in front of the t.v. or computer screen, or at the local Starbucks holding the second or third cup of coffee or tea of the day, wondering if every...
View ArticleFast Food Chains Take One Small Step for Kids' Teeth
Eaten in a fast food restaurant lately? If so, maybe you’ve noticed some changes in the big, colorful signs behind the counters. Many have begun promoting a few “healthier” selections (like salads and...
View ArticleDwight Howard: A Bright NBA Star With a Smile to Match
Have you started orthodontic treatment recently? Are you having a little trouble getting used to your braces? If so, you are not alone: Everybody goes through an adjustment period during which they...
View ArticleKnow What to Do - and When - in Case of a Dental Injury
“Don’t panic” is your first priority when faced with a sudden mouth injury. Of course, that may be easier said than done when you or a family member has just experienced a chipped, fractured or even...
View ArticleAsk the Dentist in Sandy Springs, GA: Tooth Sensitivity and Fluoride Varnish
In my 33 years of practicing dentistry, I have seen cavities in children virtually eliminated with the use of fluoride treatments and regular dental checkups. This has truly been something to...
View ArticleReasons to Avoid Sugar
Find out just how bad sugar really is for your oral health. When you think about sugar you may have only positive feelings associated with it. After all, sugar is often the pick-me-up after a long or...
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