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.
Fear of the dentist is not uncommon. There are as many reasons for the phobia as there are people. For some, the anxiety may be a bad dental exam in the past, for others, it could be that it’s been a long time since the last appointment and they’re scared of what the dentist might…
One year ago, we posted a blog about allergies, snoring, and sleep apnea. It’s one of our most widely read and shared articles. In recognition of Better Sleep Month, and with an acute awareness that we are in for some seasonal allergy suffering, we’re dusting it off for you. We hope you learn something helpful!…
Thumb-sucking is a common childhood habit. Many first find this pacifying activity while in the womb. And though it doesn’t cause problems when children are very young, if allowed to continue for too long, thumb-sucking can lead to long-term dental problems. Babies and young children are soothed by the action of sucking on thumbs, fingers,…
Wait a second! Just when you thought brushing was enough, we’re going to suggest you may be doing something wrong? Don’t worry. These five mistakes are easy to identify and just as simple to remedy! Get your brushing game up to speed by checking how you fall in with these five common errors. Too Hard…