Do your gums bleed easily while brushing? This may be a sign of gingivitis! Gingivitis is one of the earliest stages of gum disease, also known as periodontal disease, which is an infection of the tissues surrounding your teeth. Symptoms other than bleeding include gums are red, swollen or tender gums and bad breath! Some people are at a higher…
Did you know BOTOX® can be used as an alternative treatment for TMJ (temporo-mandibular joint) disorders and associated jaw pain? Fulp Family Dentistry offers BOTOX as a solution to our patients who suffer from these painful jaw problems. When injected into facial muscles affected with soreness and discomfort, BOTOX® relieves TMJ and jaw tension for many patients. The injections often…
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…
Millions of Americans have sensitive teeth. (1 in 8 people, to be exact!) Because of sensitive teeth, many people avoid certain foods like ice cream and chose to drink their beverages at room temperature instead of ice cold. Living with sensitive teeth does not have to be permanent. There are ways to help! Causes of Sensitive Teeth: In order…
It is time for Fulp’s Selfie Spotlight! This month the spotlight is shining brightly on Monica Brogdon! Monica is a Dental Assistant and has been at Fulp Family Dentistry for four years. While listening to country music, her favorite artist is Willie Nelson. In her spare time, you can find Monica putting together puzzles, as this is her guilty pleasure.…
Next up for our employee feature is… Glenda Kicklighter! Glenda is Fulp’s Selfie Spotlight for the month of July! Glenda has been a Dental Hygienist for 38 years, and 10 of those years have been spent at Fulp Family Dentistry! Bruno Mars is her favorite music artist. She loves treating herself at the spa – and speaking of treats, chocolate…
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…
The pain from a toothache can be truly unbearable, and it’s usually the result of a deeper problem. A tooth infection may be the actual cause of your toothache – this can result in soreness, sensitivity, or even sharp pains in your mouth. One of the first signs of a tooth infection is usually a sore and/or throbbing tooth. If…
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…
It’s no secret that life is expensive… but taking care of your teeth is not something that you should have to sacrifice because of cost! Ready for the big news? Fulp Savings Plan gives our patients without dental insurance a way to reduce cost for quality dental care! We want you and your family to get the dental care you…
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