Be Cautious Before Trying New Toothpaste
There’s a new toothpaste called “AP-40.” What do you know about that? Dr. Jackson: It is a new whitening toothpaste that is being marketed frequently on social media websites. The biggest thing to be aware of is that the dental community doesn’t know much about it. It is a whitening toothpaste, and they do not […]
3 Common Mistakes To Avoid When Whitening Your Teeth
It’s no secret that having white teeth is important to a high percentage of the country — in fact, Americans spend $1.4 billion on teeth whitening products every year. But what many people don’t know is that unless you’re having your teeth whitened by a qualified dental professional, it’s easy to make mistakes. Here are […]
Recommended Toothpaste
What types of toothpaste do you recommend to your patients? Dr. Elizabeth Jackson: I recommend using toothpaste as soon as children have teeth. I basically recommend two different types of toothpastes. Until a child can effectively spit, I recommend a children’s toothpaste that has the American Dental Association seal on the back of it, and […]
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 […]