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  • Courting Disaster

    Author: Anonymous posted: Aug. 24, 2021.

    When we think of sports and dental damage, we naturally think of hockey and football. But when it comes to the actual number of dental injuries suffered each year, vying Read more
  • Make Brushing With Your Child Fun!

    Author: Anonymous posted: Aug. 17, 2021.

    It’s no secret that kids and adults have different priorities: your duty is to raise a happy, healthy child, but your little one’s only priority may be to have fun. Read more
  • Treatment Options for TMD

    Author: Anonymous posted: Aug. 10, 2021.

    Temporomandibular dysfunction (TMD) refers to a diverse range of disorders that relate to muscular function in the jaw and face — the temporomandibular joint (TMJ). That could mean difficulty opening Read more
  • Hot Day? Three Drinks to Leave Home When You’re Packing the Cooler

    Author: Anonymous posted: Aug. 03, 2021.

    Whew! It’s a hot one! And whenever the temperature soars, you need to stay hydrated, especially when you’re outside or exercising. But all cold drinks aren’t equal when it comes Read more
  • Wiggle Room

    Author: Anonymous posted: Jul. 27, 2021.

    When you’re pregnant, you expect physical changes. That’s part of the excitement of the journey! What isn’t expected—and not nearly as exciting—is when your familiar smile seems to be changing Read more
  • Signs You May Need a Root Canal

    Author: Smith Family Dentistry posted: Jul. 21, 2021.

    When left untreated, smaller issues like cavities can develop into something more serious that can damage your entire smile and even cause issues throughout the rest of your body. It’s Read more
    Category: Dental Procedures,  Oral Health
  • What did the first dentures look like?

    Author: Anonymous posted: Jul. 20, 2021.

    Remember hearing about George Washington and his wooden choppers? Not his tools for cutting down cherry trees, but his false teeth. Actually, George’s teeth were made of ivory but were so Read more
  • Root Canal FAQs

    Author: Anonymous posted: Jul. 13, 2021.

    Most people hear the word root canal and panic. With today’s state of the art equipment and improved local anesthetic devices, and some knowledge, a root canal does not have Read more
  • Teeth Whitening For a Bright Summer

    Author: Anonymous posted: Jul. 06, 2021.

    Summer brings sunshine and warm weather, and many of our patients begin thinking about brightening their smiles this time of year. A whiter smile is one just one visit away Read more
  • Happy Fourth of July

    Author: Anonymous posted: Jun. 29, 2021.

    Every year, Americans all over the world celebrate the birth of the country and its independence on the Fourth of July. There are countless ways that people celebrate and they Read more
  • Ten Fun Things to Do with Your Old Toothbrush

    Author: Anonymous posted: Jun. 22, 2021.

    the doctor and our staff recommend that you replace your worn-out, germy toothbrush with a new one every three months. But most people either forget or resist getting rid of Read more
  • How do I make my child’s diet safe for his or her teeth?

    Author: Anonymous posted: Jun. 15, 2021.

    The food you feed your child can have a lasting effect on his or her oral health. In fact, diet plays a major role in whether a child develops cavities Read more
  • Bonding Can Fix Your Chipped Tooth!

    Author: Smith Family Dentistry posted: Mar. 30, 2021.

    Dr. Gene Smith of Smith Family Dentistry is here for you in Columbia, SC, if you've chipped a tooth. You might be embarrassed by the gap in your smile or Read more
    Category: Dental Procedures,  Oral Health,  Cosmetic Dentistry
  • Keeping up With Your Dental Appointments

    Author: Smith Family Dentistry posted: Jan. 11, 2021.

    Because Dr. Gene Smith at Smith Family Dentistry in Columbia, SC, cares about every one of his patient’s health, during the worst of the Coronavirus pandemic, his surgery hours were Read more
    Category: Oral Health
  • What is Root Canal Treatment?

    Author: Smith Family Dentistry posted: Nov. 20, 2020.

    Root canal therapy is a treatment used for removing the diseased pulp from an infected tooth. The tooth pulp is made up of tissues that contain blood vessels and nerves Read more
    Category: Dental Procedures,  Oral Health
  • How Cosmetic Dentistry Can Help Improve Your Smile

    Author: Smith Family Dentistry posted: Jul. 23, 2020.

    Even the tiniest tooth flaw can make you feel self-conscious about your smile. Whether you've recently chipped a tooth or always wished your twisted tooth was a little straighter, cosmetic Read more
    Category: Dental Procedures,  Oral Health