After joining the practice in 2010, Dr. Ledford is now the proud co-owner of Asheville Dental. He specializes in general dentistry, dental surgery, implant dentistry, and restorative treatments that rebuild smiles to their natural function and beauty. Dr. Ledford also provides care for patients managing sleep apnea, helping them achieve better health and quality of life.
Whether tooth pain arises suddenly or gradually, it’s unignorable. Typically sharp and short or dull and lingering, in either case, remedying it quickly is necessary as some of the reasons it may occur can be serious and detrimental to your health. Avoiding dentist appointments is not uncommon, so we’re covering seven frequent causes of tooth…
Whether you’re moving to a new town, or simply looking for another provider, selecting a new dentist is an important decision. Your oral health is a key component of your overall well-being. Having someone with whom you feel comfortable, in addition to a staff who makes you feel equally at ease, is what keeps you…
When you’re pregnant, you have plenty of new responsibilities and countless appointments. If you’re thinking of crossing something off your long list, don’t let it be your dental exam. Having your teeth cleaned during your pregnancy is more important than you may know. A 2015 study from Delta Dental found that 42.5% of pregnant women…
Updated January 2021 If you clench your jaw or grind your teeth at night, the effects can be excruciating and potentially damaging to your teeth. The real problem is you may suffer from headaches, facial pain, and enamel erosion without knowing why since you are grinding when you are asleep and unaware. Bruxism is the term…