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How to Prevent a TKO (Tooth Knock Out)

August 21, 2015 by Cristi Cheek

On a Thursday afternoon recently, a beautiful young lady was rushed into my office with a bloody rag held up to her mouth. Two of her front teeth were missing, the gums surrounding those teeth were torn and bleeding, and there was a broken hunk of bone hanging from the area where the teeth had been.  She had been running on the field at school during lacrosse practice when another student ran into her, accidentally head-butting her in the mouth.  As we tried to come up with a plan to piece this pretty child’s smile back together, I couldn’t help thinking “Why wasn’t she wearing a mouthguard?” [Read more…]

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A Child’s View of the Dentist

July 23, 2015 by Cristi Cheek

My dental practice treats everyone from toddlers to the elderly, and though we have a passion for cosmetic dentistry, children are usually the most fun and interesting patients.
With three children of my own, ages ten and under, I know that kids have unusual insights and yield their opinions and ideas freely. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Prevention Tagged With: baby teeth, children's dentistry, cosmetic dentist marietta, dental hygiene, Dentist, east cobb dentist, marietta dentist

2015 Georgia Dental Mission of Mercy

June 23, 2015 by Cristi Cheek

This past weekend, Dr. Cheek, Jordan, and Kelly volunteered at the Georgia Dental Association’s annual Mission of Mercy which was held at the fairgrounds in Perry, Georgia. Around 2000 people who are financially unable to afford dental treatment were seen and given free dental care including fillings, extractions, cleanings, and partial dentures. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Dental Missions Tagged With: cosmetic dentist marietta, dental clinic, dental missions, Dentist, east cobb dentist, Mission of mercy

Sensitive Teeth

May 26, 2015 by Cristi Cheek

Do you wince when eating ice cream or does a cup of hot coffee make your teeth ache? If so, then you have sensitive teeth. Cavities and broken teeth can make the teeth sensitive, but if your dentist has ruled those out, your sensitivity may be coming from exposed root surfaces, missing enamel, or cracks.

[Read more…]

Filed Under: Bruxism, Prevention Tagged With: bruxism, cosmetic dentist marietta, east cobb dentist, marietta dentist, night guard, sensitive teeth, teeth grinding, tooth sensitivity, toothache

Oral Cancer….Are You At Risk?

May 14, 2015 by Cristi Cheek

Approximately 35,000 new cases of oral cancer are diagnosed each year in the United States. According to the American Cancer Society, around 25 percent of those people will die of the disease. Although the use of tobacco and alcohol are risk factors in developing oral cancer, approximately 25% of oral cancer patients have no known risk factors. Therefore, it is imperative that everyone receive regular examinations of the oral and facial tissues. These examinations are typically done by a dentist as part of a regular dental visit. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Oral Cancer, Prevention Tagged With: cosmetic dentist marietta, east cobb dentist, marietta dentist, oral cancer, oral cancer exam, preventive dentistry, velscope

Tooth Plaque

April 1, 2015 by Cristi Cheek

Every time you go to the dentist to have your teeth cleaned it is likely that a hygienist will gently remind you (and for some of you she must downright nag you) to brush your teeth twice daily and floss at least once a day. What’s the big deal about plaque? What is it anyway?

Plaque is a mostly colorless biofilm that builds up on the teeth. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Prevention Tagged With: biofilm, children's dentistry, cosmetic dentist marietta, dental hygiene, east cobb dentist, marietta dentist, tartar, tooth calculus, tooth plaque

How to Find a “GOOD” Dentist

March 11, 2015 by Cristi Cheek

Finding a good dentist can be a daunting task when you’re moving to a new place or just looking for a change. Do you seek the opinions of neighbors and co-workers? Do you look online or in the phone book? How do you really know if a dentist is “good?” When one of my patients is moving to a new city, I have several recommendations for deciding on a new dentist. [Read more…]

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If It Ain’t Broke….FIX IT!!!

February 25, 2015 by Cristi Cheek

Dentistry has traditionally been a business based upon need, and often patients have the mindset that if insurance does not cover something, they don’t want it. I have found, however, that when patients truly value dental health and wellness, they disregard insurance limitations and opt for ideal restoration of their teeth and prevention of dental problems. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Bruxism, Dental Insurance Tagged With: bite guard, bruxism, cosmetic dentist marietta, dental insurance, east cobb dentist, marietta dentist, teeth grinding

Crowns, in one visit!

February 3, 2015 by Cristi Cheek

At Cheek Dental we strive to offer the most up-to-date dental technology. We are so excited to introduce to our patients a system for creating all-ceramic restorations in one appointment. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Restorative Treatment Tagged With: CEREC, cosmetic dentist marietta, east cobb dentist, marietta dentist, Single visit crowns, single visit dentistry

The Importance of Baby Teeth

January 20, 2015 by Cristi Cheek

With the experience of parenting three small children, I have become adept at manipulating a Sesame Street spin brush with banana-berry toothpaste around the mouth of a wiggly child while, for the purpose of distraction, I sing “Great, green gobs of greasy, grimy, gopher guts.” [Read more…]

Filed Under: Prevention, Uncategorized Tagged With: baby teeth, children's dentistry, cosmetic dentist marietta, dental hygiene, east cobb dentist, marietta dentist, primary teeth

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