Peery & Woolwine Family Dentistry Blog

If you have a busy schedule due to work, family matters, or other things that keep you on the move, you may find it frustrating to have to set time aside for multiple appointments to get the dental crown you need. Fortunately, same-day dental crowns can save you time and the hassle of driving across town on multiple occasions. Here are some facts from your dentist in Lynchburg about this smile upgrade you may not know.

Damaged or missing teeth can take a toll on your self-esteem and quality of life. You can stop feeling the weight of your imperfect teeth affecting your confidence and overcome daily pain. You can get your life back with full mouth reconstruction. Your dentist will use personalized restorative and cosmetic procedures to restore a beautiful, functional smile. Although every smile is unique, here are 4 options that might be right for you.

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Gum disease is a common issues that affects nearly half of Americans over the age of 30. One of the common symptoms of gum disease is the recession of the gum tissue. The good news is that gum disease is easy to prevent and can be eliminated through gum disease therapy, but will your smile every be the same? Will your receded gums grow back? Continue reading to learn more about gum recession and what you can do to ward off gum disease.

A National Health Interview Survey found 50% of adults have private dental insurance for access to affordable dentistry. While more Americans than ever have coverage, only 35.6% of adults have seen a dentist in the past year. As a result, only 2.8% of people meet or exceed their annual dental benefits. Despite paying a monthly premium, 2 in 5 adults limit or delay seeing a dentist because money is tight. If this situation sounds familiar, don’t throw money down the drain. Although the new year is right around the corner, it’s not too late to use your coverage. Here are 3 ways to maximize your dental insurance benefits to enjoy a healthy smile, better health, and lower long-term oral health expenses for very little out-of-pocket.

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There is so much going on during the holidays – seeing relatives for the first time in a while, eating great food when everyone chips in with a dish they made, watching the big game on TV – it can easily distract you from taking care of your teeth.

Fortunately, there are some not-too-difficult things you can do to make it to the New Year with your oral health intact. Check out these tips for how to have a good time enjoying holiday foods while making smart choices for your teeth along the way.

It’s a full-time job just to keep your child from getting sick as the temperatures drop this time of year. Even so, there are also things you can do to keep their teeth healthy through those winter months.

The average child will get 6-8 colds per year with most of them coming during the winter. After all, children are more prone to disease, as they constantly touch everything and chew on more than they should.

Imagine needing to take them to the dentist for a cavity while they were under the weather. No adult wants to endure that, either. Keep reading for some tips on kids’ oral care during cold-and-flu season.

Would you like to try some of that sushi from the gas station? It’s probably okay to eat, but of course, there’s some risk involved.

That’s kind of the deal when you are eating hard foods that can chip teeth. You’ll probably be fine but being cautious can protect you from a big mistake that can hurt your mouth and your wallet.

Keep reading to find out some foods that pose a degree of risk for requiring an emergency dentist.

Remember those lazy afternoons as a child when grandma was taking care of you after school? She’d ask if you wanted a snack, but she already knew the answer. Those sure were some enjoyable days.

Snacking habits developed when you are a child can carry over into adulthood, but having a snack is not without its drawbacks. Keep reading to find out how snacking affects oral health, how you can curb the urge to snack, and how to make healthy choices when you do have one.

You know that sleep is important for your overall health, but catching some Z’s can be quite difficult if you are dealing with a toothache that doesn’t seem to be subsiding. You know that you should call your emergency dentist first thing in the morning so you can get dental attention, but what should you do in the meantime? Continue reading to learn some tips to relieve tooth pain so you can sleep soundly until the morning rolls around.

Discoloration can happen for all sorts of different reasons, but it is still something that so many people are self-conscious about. Having white teeth is associated with being younger, more attractive, and healthier. However, the definition of healthy teeth isn’t always white teeth. This is a concept that is generally learned from advertising. Continue reading to learn why whiteness isn’t always a good way to tell whether or not a smile is in good health.