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Use Flex Account Funds for Nashville Dentistry
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If you have money in your Nashville flexible spending account you may want to schedule some cosmetic dentistry before the deadline. Remember, you lose any funds left over after the plan year ends. Why not improve your smile with tax-free dollars? Even a small change can make a big difference in the appearance of your…
“An Air-dried Toothbrush Is A Healthy Toothbrush, Downtown Nashville”
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Today in our Nashville dental blog we will highlight some of the simple things you can do with your toothbrush to keep your mouth as clean and healthy as possible. One of the most important habits Downtown Nashville residents can form is to always allow their toothbrush to completely air dry between uses. The best…
Bad Breath Is No Fun For Nashville Residents
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Imagine you are starting a new job in Nashville and meeting your new boss for the first time. Confidence is key to your success. As you reach out to shake the extended hand your broad confident smile exposes rows of pearly white teeth, yet when you open your mouth to exchange greetings you worry about…
Mouthwash Facts In Nashville
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Hi, I am Dr. Thomas Nabors and this is the Thomas W. Nabors, DDS – Cosmetic & General Dentistry blog. In today’s post I would like to discuss mouthwash. Many Tennessee residents use mouthwashes to freshen their breath and help retard tooth decay. Mouthwash should never be used exclusively though, good oral hygiene starts with…
Dental Check Up
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When is the last time you visited the dentist? Most people in the Nashville area between the ages of 5 and 85 need a dental checkup every six months. If you live in Nashville and are at higher risk for oral diseases, you should have your teeth checked every four months, or at least three…
Toothbrush Wars in Downton Nashville
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It may surprise you to know that some Downton Nashville people have very strong opinions about which type of toothbrush is the best: manual or electric. Is there really one that is clearly better? Most Nashville cosmetic dentists will tell you that all toothbrushes, when used correctly, are effective in removing plaque and that choosing…
Multi-Procedure Dental Visits in Nashville
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If you are planning extensive cosmetic dental work, you may be wondering whether to do it all at once or one procedure at a time over an extended period. Here are some factors to consider: Cost In the long run, It is less expensive to do it all at once. At Thomas W. Nabors, DDS…
Stay Out Of The Downtown Nashville Dental Danger Zone
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You would never consider running a red light on a busy Nashville street or crossing over a lane of orange construction cones on the freeway, but you might be doing some everyday things that are a real danger to your oral health. I’m Dr. Thomas Nabors, a dentist serving the Hillsboro Village and Nashville area,…
Thomas W. Nabors, DDS – Cosmetic & General Dentistry on Jaw Bone Deterioration
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To remain dense, your jaw bone requires the continual stimulation and pressure of chewing, biting and talking. Each of your teeth has a root structure attached to the surrounding bone material. As each tooth absorbs the forces of everyday mouth function, it stimulates the bone to which the root is attached. When a tooth is…