As the season of Thanksgiving blesses us with joy this month, we would like to express thanks for oral health. And we would like to thank you for giving us the opportunity to help you craft the perfect smile. If you haven’t yet looked into the benefits of dental veneers yet, we would like to share their benefits with you today.... read more »
Our Vernon Woods Dental and Implant Center dental team cares about you, your oral health, and your smile, which is why we proudly offer dental crowns at our office! A dental crown in Sandy Springs, Georgia, is a tooth-shaped cap that covers the entire surface of your tooth and improves your oral health and boosts the appearance of your smile.... read more »
The leaves are changing; the weather is cooling down. It’s the time of year for sweaters, hot cocoa, and of course, Halloween! This festive holiday gives your children a chance to dress up and to stockpile on free candy. The intake of candy can present dental health issues if not handled carefully. Here are a few tips to help keep... read more »
As you know, it is highly important to your oral health that you brush and floss your teeth every day. However, oral hygiene alone is not enough to achieve and maintain ideal oral health. You must also have a professional dental cleaning and checkup twice a year. This will allow Dr. Tantuco and Dr. Chong to help you keep your... read more »
What do you do to keep up your oral health? Do you make a point of brush and floss every day? If so, good for you—but what would you do if you found your toothpaste tube empty one day and weren't able to get more right away? As you can probably guess, you shouldn't just avoid brushing. Fortunately, there are... read more »
Even though your tooth enamel is very hard, it is still vulnerable to oral bacteria and the acidic foods and beverages you consume. Overtime, these things can start to erode the microscopic mineral crystals that make up your tooth enamel, making your teeth prone to tooth decay and tooth sensitivity. Fortunately, exposure to fluoride helps counteract this effect. Fluoride essentially... read more »
Dr. Kathleen Tantuco effectively restored the function and appearance of one or more sets of your teeth by fitting you for your new dentures. While they are made out of artificial materials that aren’t susceptible to the effects of tooth decay, your dentures will still need daily care and cleaning. Many denture wearers use denture adhesive to provide a little... read more »
At Vernon Woods Dental Care Associates in Sandy Springs, Georgia, we offer a soft tissue graft, also called a gum graft, to help our patients have the smile they want even after having periodontal issues. Dr. Tantuco and Dr. Chong may recommend gum grafting to increase your comfort, improve your oral health, and give you a more attractive smile if your... read more »
The enamel layer of each of your teeth is very strong. In rare instances, it is possible for a hard fall or blow to the face to fracture or otherwise damage a tooth. A severely fractured tooth can rarely be repaired by a simple filling. Even if the fracture doesn’t extend deep into the pulp of the tooth, you will... read more »
It is estimated that roughly 16 million people in this country have diabetes. Nearly 800,000 new cases are diagnosed every year. It is one of the most prevalent health concerns in the country. And it can affect the body in many different ways, including the mouth. One of the most common ways diabetes manifests itself in oral health is with... read more »