For this month, all eyes on Sandi Thomas! She is in Fulp’s Selfie Spotlight. If you are a recent, new patient, you most likely know her or have heard from her! Sandi is Fulp’s New Patient Coordinator and a Dental Assistant. She has been with the Fulp team for two years. She likes all music but has a special place…

Fulp Family Dentistry now offers custom mouthguards for $80! It’s finally football season! If your child is going to be under Friday night lights this season, you should know the importance of mouthguards. “Sports within the community and area schools provide many benefits, like offering young people the opportunity to be a part of a team, to achieve physical fitness,…

Should you consider Clear Aligners® for straightening your teeth? People take into account many different factors when it comes to their teeth, such as whitening, regular cleanings, straightening for their teeth, and procedures for dental health and hygiene. Adults often want to straighten their teeth but immediately picture a teenager with a mouth full of metal, change their mind, and…

There are certain things in life that we do on a regular basis.  Getting our oil changed, scheduling a hair cut, taking our pets to the veterinarian. Dental checkups need to be on that list as well.  Regular dental visits are important because they can help spot dental health problems early on when treatment is likely to be simpler and more…

This week’s team focus member is Mandi O’Drobinak.  Mandi is a dental hygienist and benefit coordinator for Fulp Family Dentistry, so her duties are many…but she handles them all and makes it look easy! Mandi has been a dental hygienist since 2005 after completing her studies at Wiregrass Technical College in Valdosta.  As the benefit coordinator for our office, Mandi…

Snoring is a big issue!  Whether you’re not sleeping soundly due to snoring or you’re waking up a spouse (or house guests!) with loud snoring, the bottom line is that it creates nighttime sleeplessness and daytime drowsiness for at least one person.  And, what’s worse, snoring can be a sign of sleep apnea, which poses serious health risks, along with…

A big, white smile is on everyone’s wish list, and Fulp Family Dentistry can help you get one!  Whitening of the teeth is performed for patients who desire a brighter smile. Tooth whitening can be performed to reduce discoloration and staining, or simply to provide the patient with whiter, brighter teeth.  The term “teeth whitening” can refer to a number…

This month’s team focus is our longtime team member, Teri Futch.  Teri has been a Dental Hygienist at Fulp Family Dentistry since 2000. Born and raised in Tifton, Teri graduated from Albany Junior College in 1987 with her dental hygiene degree. Teri enjoys the interaction with her patients and strives to provide good oral hygiene instruction. The most rewarding part of…

Even with the best oral hygiene and regular visits to the dentist, at some point in your life you may need a crown, especially if a tooth has been damaged due to a fracture. In other cases, teeth may be damaged due to decay or existing dental work has simply started to wear out. A dental crown is a tooth-shaped…

Meet Chrystal Kendrick!  Chrystal has been the face of Fulp Family Dentistry since 2010 as our office manager, and she makes sure things run smoothly for our practice.  As the one who oversees many of the day-to-day operations, you are guaranteed to see her smiling face when you visit our office. Chrystal was born and raised in South Georgia and…