What Causes Dry Mouth?
What are some causes of Dry Mouth? Dr. Jackson: There are a couple different things that can cause a dry mouth. The biggest one that we see frequently is medications. There are lots of different types of medications that can cause people to have a dry mouth. Some of those include some types […]
Murfreesboro Dental Savings Plan
Dental Savings Plan Dr. Jackson: We have an in office savings plan. Which is geared to people who do not have dental insurance or are in between coverage in dental insurance. It’s a plan that takes care of preventative visits. It takes care of two exams a year, X-rays that are needed and two preventative […]
Clean Colors Dental Office
Your waiting room is very crisp with light colors. Can you tell me why you chose that color scheme? Dr. Jackson: I definitely wanted something that felt very fresh, very clean. I want to make sure that everyone who walks into our office knows that cleanliness is number one. Once you walk into our office you […]
Debunking 3 Major Myths About Dentist Appointments
It’s no secret that some people just don’t like going to the dentist. But, that’s largely due to the fact that they have unrealistic expectations and don’t fully know what a typical dentist appointment will be like. According to an AACD survey, virtually all adults (99.7%) surveyed believe a healthy smile is socially important, but […]
The Importance of Flossing
Why do you have to floss every day? Flossing is really the only way that you can clean in between your teeth. Most people do know that they are supposed to brush two times a day. However, even with brushing two times a day, you don’t get in between your teeth, and the only way to […]
A True Family Dentist
What type of patient does Murfreesboro Family Dentistry specialize in seeing? Dr. Jackson: As a family dentist, I treat all ages. The earlier a child starts going to the dentist, the more comfortable they are. When I was a child, I started going and I would sit on my mom’s lap and watch as she […]
Local Murfreesboro Dentist
What’s the difference between a local Murfreesboro dentist and a big corporate dental office? Dr. Jackson: First of all, I live here in Murfreesboro and I work here in Murfreesboro. My husband is from the area, and he wanted me to move up to Tennessee. I said my one qualification was that I wanted to […]
Custom Office Chairs
One of the small details that Dr. Jackson pays attention to is the office furniture. Most specifically, the dental chairs. Dr. Jackson: When I went out to look at dental equipment, I decided that I wanted to make sure that I had lasting, good quality dental equipment, so I got what’s called A-dec dental equipment. […]
3 All-Natural Ways to Get a Whiter Smile
Most people consider it important to have a healthy white smile. In fact, Americans annually spend $1.4 billion on teeth whitening products. There are numerous products and techniques out there promising to give you a whiter smile, but did you know that there is also a variety of natural methods for whitening your teeth? Here […]
Digital X-Ray Machine
Murfreesboro Family Dentistry has the latest in Digital X-Ray Technology Our digital x-ray allows us to use less radiation while taking the required diagnostic radiographs. Getting an x-ray that shows me all of your teeth has roughly the radium you’d get in a day in New York City or by eating two bananas. Radium is […]