A dental office on the cutting edge of technology offers numerous benefits to its patients. Whether you are in need of a simple cleaning or extensive restorative work, these technologies will help you stay more comfortable and give you better results than the outdated tools used in many offices. Here are some of the technologies that you can expect to see in our modern dental office:
Read MoreHappy Independence Day from Drs. Mackley, Esplin, and Spackman and team! The Fourth of July celebrations in America may have changed a lot over the years, but there is no doubt that we Americans love to celebrate the anniversary of our country's independence! Today we're devoting the Perry Dental blog to some fun facts about the Fourth!
Read MoreIf you’ve been bringing your baby in for regular checkups since that first tooth arrived, you might expect that he or she is already familiar with Drs. Mackley, Esplin, and Spackman and our staff. Often, though, months pass between visits, which is a very long time for a child. How can you make your preschooler’s return visit a happy one? We have some suggestions!
Read MoreOur team at Perry Dental will tell you brushing on a regular basis is critical for a healthy mouth, but you can definitely overdo a good thing. Known as “toothbrush abrasion,” overbrushing can lead to sensitive teeth and receding gums, not to mention the wearing down of the protective layers of your tooth enamel.
Read MoreDental fillings usually protect our teeth, but sometimes they need to be protected, too. If you lose a filling, contact our Perry office immediately and let us advise you on the next steps to take.
Read MoreAfter your son or daughter departs for college, the last thing you want to get is a call or text to learn he or she is in pain. Drs. Mackley, Esplin, and Spackman and our team at Perry Dental will tell you there aren’t many emergency situations that can be avoided when it comes to dental health, but one crisis that can easily be prevented before your teen heads hundreds of miles away for college is wisdom tooth extraction.
Read MoreOne of the most frequent questions that Drs. Mackley, Esplin, and Spackman and our team hear is about what kinds of snacks are best for a child’s dental health. Sugary snacks are inevitable sometimes, but it’s vital for you as a parent to monitor how frequently your child is eating the kinds of snacks that may give him or her a cavity or two down the line.
Read MoreMemorial Day is a federal holiday in the United States, and it is a day of observance and remembrance of those who died in service. Originally known as Decoration Day, this solemn day has been marked on calendars since the end of the American Civil War—originally a day to commemorate both the Confederate and Union soldiers who fought and died in the war.
Read MoreMost people know when they have a cavity—they can either see it on their tooth or... ouch! They can feel it! But there are certain things that many of our patients don't know about cavities that could save them a trip to Perry Dental!
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