Have you noticed that your teeth are slowly turning brown or yellow despite flossing and brushing them daily? If so, this post will set the facts right on what may be causing the discoloration and how to prevent it at home. You know it’s essential to floss, brush and rinse with a mouthwash to stop …
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Society has changed in recent years, particularly in the US. Children are often given sugar-laden foods for lunch and sugary beverages to drink. This is because they’re easily accessible, non-perishable, and convenient – but it does more harm than good! If you want your child’s teeth to stay healthy as possible when their first tooth …
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When you experience discomfort and severe pain in your tooth, you may be curious if you need a root canal treatment. Your dentist may recommend a root canal treatment procedure if your tooth is experiencing swelling, gum infection, tenderness, gum bolls, severe pain, and sensitivity to cold and hot substances. This procedure is also known …
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If you are suffering from a toothache and headache, it is natural to marvel if both symptoms are related. Throbbing pain or swelling in or around your tooth or gum. Usually, abscessed tooth pain is an indication that something is wrong with your gums or tooth. Perhaps your toothache is causing your headache, or both …
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Dental crowns give a finishing touch in many root canal procedures, but many patients still doubt if they are important. Patients tend to fear the root canal therapy in itself, but it may seem more daunting when including the essence of a dental crown. Before you opt to go for a root canal procedure without …
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Dental problems can be troublesome, especially at night, but fortunately, most of them can be easily treated or prevented. The good news is that brushing and flossing (preferably twice a day), eating the right diet and routine dental check-ups are crucial steps in preventing common oral health problems. Enlightening you about what causes the common …
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You have probably been advised by your dentist to get a crown or a filling to cover up your dental decay or cavities. However, you may not have heard of some other options, like dental onlays and inlays. Generally, fillings are used to fill minor cavities, while crowns are used when there is a considerable …
The COVID-19 pandemic is posing wide-ranging effects on our daily lives, including how we schedule dental appointments. Since March 16 2020, the American Dental Association urged all dentists to postpone all non-urgent appointments to curb the spread of the Coronavirus disease. However, you can still get treatment for emergency dental problems. A dental emergency can …
Given the current COVID-19 crisis across the world, keeping excellent oral hygiene is becoming even more critical. The pandemic has disrupted our lives in various ways. While we are restricted from doing many things, but we can still take good care of our gums, teeth and mouth at home. With most dentists postponing non-emergency treatments …
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According to the American Academy of Periodontology, over 50% of American adults experience gum disease at one point in their lives. Gum disease is an infection that affects the bone and supporting tissues that hold your teeth together. According to the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, gum disease is generally caused by poor …
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William Fitzgerald DDS
819 S Church St
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
Phone: (615) 896-7582
Fax: (615) 904-9703
Hours:
Monday: 8:00am – 3:00pm
Tuesday: 8:00am – 5:00pm
Wednesday: 8:00am – 5:00pm
Thursday: 8:00am – 3:00pm
Friday: 8:00am – 12:00pm
Weekend: Closed
