Dr. Ashley Curington – Patient Video Review
Patient Review Video of Dr. Ashley Curington Dr. Ashley & Crew provide great dental care in an upbeat atmosphere. Appointments are thorough yet expedited so no one’s time is wasted. Dr. Ashley stays up to date with dental applications and now offers testing for oral cancer. So, a lot is covered at this practice – […]
Can Stress Affect My Teeth?
Think Stress doesn’t manifest symptoms in your mouth? Think again! Most people don’t realize that stress not only affects your blood pressure, but can have lasting effects on your teeth and gums. Stress lowers the PH in your mouth to less than 3, an acidic level that helps cavities form. Stress can cause tension in […]
Link Between Gum Disease and Alzheimer’s?
I was reading a new study about a link between gum disease and Alzheimer’s. We often treat periodontitis or gum disease in our patients. It is common in older people and may become more common in Alzheimer’s disease because of a reduced ability to take care of oral hygiene as the disease progresses. When you have […]
5 Star Dental Reviews – Thank You!
It means so much to me as a practice owner that our patients actually take the time to give us a 5 star dental reviews. Not only is constructive feedback useful for shaping our delivery of service, but positive feedback really makes our staff smile! They all work really hard, and I ask a lot […]
Is a Dental Implant Right for Your Missing Tooth?
Without question over the last two decades dental implants have revolutionized tooth replacement and the practice of dentistry. The concept of dental implants is not new, the earliest recorded attempts of their use were discovered in the Mayan civilization dating back to 600 A.D. Today’s highly successful dental implants consist of root replacement for a […]
What do the most fulfilled Americans have in common?
No it is not money, or fame. It is going to the dentist according to a research director from the Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index. I agree that this is an unintuitive characteristic and a visit to the dentist will, of course, not fix all of your problems, but places where people have good dental health also […]
Botox for TMJ, Tension and Migraines?
By Ashley P. Curington, DMD – North Atlanta Center for Cosmetic & Implant Dentistry, PC on Botox use Q: What is Botox®? A: Botox® is a toxin derived from a bacterium, Clostridium botulinum. The clinical usage is based on its ability to weaken the muscles where it is injected. Q: What are some of the […]
Buford Dental Patients Await Powerball’s $1.5 billion
Studies show that nearly 40 percent of Americans skip some dental care and almost 80 percent will feel something wrong in their mouths and ignore it when possible. In fact, an estimated 150 million American adults avoided a dental visit altogether last year. A Federal Reserve survey found a quarter of respondents delayed getting […]
Spring Cleaning is not just for the Closet…
Spring is a time to reevaluate your daily routine and reduce any unnecessary clutter from your life. It is also a time to make positive changes for a happy and healthier lifestyle. Here are a few tips from Dr. Curington: 1. Check the date of your last dental cleaning. If it was before Thanksgiving, then […]
Staying at Technology’s Forefront
Sweat equity is the magic formula for growing your business. As a leader, commit to researching the latest technologies and groundbreaking advancements in your field. What you know can and will help you gain a competitive edge. That sounds almost too simplistic, when in reality it’s anything but. In my world, time and resources are the […]