I grew up in Hendersonville and joined Asheville Dental in 2010 after completing my General Practice Residency at MAHEC in Asheville. I specialize in dental implants and rebuilding teeth as nature intended, helping patients manage sleep apnea, and dental surgery.
Your toothbrush is your mouth’s best friend for maintaining oral hygiene, and a healthy mouth relies on clean teeth and gums. When you visit the dentist, you learn how to properly brush and floss your teeth, how often to do it, and when you need dental checkups. Your dentist most likely has iterated the importance…
Have you ever paused to read the label on your dental floss? Before you floss tonight, check the contents. Certain brands of dental floss include harmful chemicals such as Per- and Polyfluorinated Substances (PFAs), which have been used in several products globally since the 1950s. Flossing is one of the primary ways to combat cavities…
Are you avoiding the dentist because of anxiety, dentophobia, or simply because you dread a lengthy treatment? Sedation dentistry is a comfortable alternative for patients who neglect to schedule dental appointments for these very reasons. According to the American Dental Association, nearly 22% of people skip dental appointments because they fear the dentist. Putting off…
Have you ever been told that you’re a “loud” sleeper? Regular snoring, snorting, or gasping could be signs of sleep apnea, a common disorder in which breathing frequently stops and starts. Although the two often go hand-in-hand, not all snorers have sleep apnea. a lack of quality sleep can result in various health problems, including…