Dental Tips

Hello Chattanooga! For ideal oral health, you need both healthy teeth and healthy gums. Proper oral hygiene helps keep both your teeth and gums in good shape. When brushing, hold your toothbrush at a 45-degree angle with the bristle tips aimed at the line where the tooth and gum meet. The bristles of a soft […]

The most common times people stop to brush their teeth are morning and night – either before or after breakfast, after dinner, or at bedtime. Common concerns that come with this routine involve hiccups in the schedule, from family life, shift work or exhaustion. Sometimes after dinner isn’t super cut and dried. Many Red Bank […]

Most Dalton people probably know how a pediatric dentist differs from an orthodontist. Some Cleveland dental patients may even know the unique focus of endodontists. But few Tennessee residents probably know that the American Dental Association recognizes nine dental specialties. Today’s post looks at the specific disciplines within the fascinating world of dentistry and the […]

As a dentist, one of my roles is to help you take care of your mouth. Some of my patients have dilemmas with mouth sores, thus the topic of today’s post. If you have a mouth sore that lasts more than a week or two; it is vital to come in for an exam. Mouth […]

Proper nutrition can benefit you in a number of ways; increased energy, improved immunity, glowing skin, mental clarity, and a lower risk of heart disease and stroke. How often, however, do you think about how your diet affects your oral health? Your diet can affect your risk of cavities, enamel health, and gum condition. Healthy […]

Hello Chattanooga! If your smile could use some brightening, what are you waiting for? Professional teeth whitening and teeth bleaching are the easiest ways Dayton residents can dramatically improve their appearance. It is important to realize that not every Red Bank smile responds the same to teeth bleaching. The degree of whiteness attained and the […]

Today in the Chattanooga dental blog we are going to talk about stomatitis. Stomatitis is dental-speak for something very common: non-specific irritations found in the mouth. Stomatitis is frequently caused by cold sores, gum disease, or even from biting the inside of the mouth (ouch!). Any time the membranes in the mouth become inflamed, they […]

Hello Chattanooga! Has your smile lost its luster? Are your teeth discolored? If flashing a pearly white smile is important to you, I can help. My name is Trey Carico and I have been creating whiter, brighter smiles for patients in the Chattanooga area since 1975 at Chattanooga Center for Comprehensive Dentistry. Whether your teeth […]

Here is some critical news for anyone who cares about their dental health: periodontal disease, or gum disease, is a primary cause of tooth loss among adults. There is also evidence that it is linked to heart disease. Fortunately, this problem is easy to treat if it is learned in the early stages. What warning signs […]

At Chattanooga Center for Comprehensive Dentistry, we stay abreast of new discoveries in the exciting field of dentistry and occasionally share interesting facts with our patients. Today’s post focuses on new findings in a compelling field of research: genetic dentistry. “About 60% of the risk for tooth decay appears to be due to genetic factors.” […]