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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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

By Ashley P. Curington, DMD – North Atlanta Center for Cosmetic & Implant Dentistry, PC on Botox useA: 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.A: Botox® has been used for 30 years for treating medical conditions.…

 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 dental care for…

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…

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 two…

The BufordDentist.com website was our original place on the web. When the format became a little dated we staked out some new real estate but many patients in Buford still found us here. We have finally updated this site to a fresh new look. Let us know how you like it.

Thank you to all the readers of Gwinnett Magazine for voting us "Best of Gwinnett Dentist" for 2014. We work hard every day to deliver the finest dental care available.

So as a Buford Dentist, we have refreshed, updated and revamped this url, our original website! Things have changed since we were first on the internet. Seems many patients like to follow our office news via a blog. What is a blog?Wikipedia says... A blog (a truncation of the expression weblog)[1] is a discussion or informational site published on…