Perhaps you don't even know you grind your teeth. Maybe a spouse or loved one woke you up in the middle of the night and made you aware of what
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Teeth Grinding: Not just a bad habit, but a dental concern
posted: Jan. 25, 2022.
Perhaps you don't even know you grind your teeth. Maybe a spouse or loved one woke you up in the middle of the night and made you aware of what
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Curb Your Carb Consumption to Boost Your Defenses Against Gum Disease
posted: Jan. 22, 2022.
You're doing the right things to avoid the return of gum disease: brushing and flossing every day, dental visits on a regular basis and watching for symptoms of another infection. Read more -
Safety of Dental X-Ray Radiation
posted: Jan. 18, 2022.
We all want to live our healthiest lives. We know that part of keeping ourselves healthy is regular visits to our Asheville, North Carolina office for checkups and necessary dental
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5 Tips to Keeping a Healthy Mouth During Your College Years
posted: Jan. 12, 2022.
Many recent high school graduates will soon begin their first year in college, and for many it will be their first time living away from home. But with the excitement Read more -
How safe are dental X-rays?
posted: Jan. 11, 2022.
the doctor and our staff rely on digital X-rays to help us diagnose oral conditions and process images at incredibly high speeds. You can also view digital X-rays in real
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Make this the Year You Stop Smoking
posted: Jan. 04, 2022.
It’s a new year, and it couldn’t come fast enough for many of us! Let’s do our part to make this a better year in every way—and you can start
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Promote Dental-Friendly Habits in Your Kids For Long-term Oral Health
posted: Jan. 02, 2022.
What's a habit? Basically, it's a behavior you consistently perform without much forethought—you seemingly do it automatically. They can be good (taking a bath every day); or, they can be Read more -
Smile, the New Year is Almost Here!
posted: Dec. 28, 2021.
We’ve been celebrating the new year for a really, really long time. It goes way back, but it started formally in 1582, when Pope George XIII made January 1st the
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No "Glee" in Tooth Grinding
posted: Dec. 23, 2021.
Sure, it’s big news when celebs tweet selfies from the dental office… if you’re still living in the 20th century. But in Hollywood today, it’s harder to say who hasn’t Read more -
How to Handle an Unexpected Dental Emergency
posted: Dec. 21, 2021.
Regardless of the type of dental emergency you experience, it is important that you visit Upwards Dental for emergency dental care as soon as possible. A chipped or cracked tooth
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How can I protect my child's teeth during sports?
posted: Dec. 14, 2021.
Sports are great for children for a variety of reasons. Children can develop their motor skills, learn how to solve conflicts and work together, and develop their work ethics. As
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FAQs About Children's Dental Development
posted: Dec. 13, 2021.
Watching your newborn develop into a toddler, then an elementary schooler, a teenager, and finally an adult is one of the most exciting and rewarding experiences there is. Throughout the Read more -
‘Tis the Season—for Healthy Dental Choices!
posted: Dec. 07, 2021.
It might be the most wonderful time of the year, but if you’re dashing through the snow to an emergency dental appointment, you’re not feeling very jolly. And post-holiday, no
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3 Ways to Correct a Smile With Missing Incisors
posted: Dec. 03, 2021.
In the classic holiday film, It's a Wonderful Life, George Bailey sees what life would be like if he'd never been born. In a variation on the theme, imagine your Read more -
The History and Mythology of the Tooth Fairy
posted: Nov. 30, 2021.
While the last baby teeth generally aren’t lost until age ten or 11, most children stop believing in the tooth fairy by the time they're seven or eight. Of course,
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Thanksgiving Trivia
posted: Nov. 23, 2021.
At Upwards Dental we love learning trivia and interesting facts about Thanksgiving! This year, the doctor wanted to share some trivia that might help you feel a bit smarter at
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