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Keeping a Healthy Smile in 2021

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Keeping a Healthy Smile in 2021

We hope the new year brings health and happiness to all of you, and that includes a healthy smile. 2020 was a year like no other, and continuing to live through the pandemic is difficult. Focusing on your well being is more important than ever.
Here is what we recommend for keeping a healthy smile in 2021.  First, keep brushing and flossing.  Aim to brush twice a day and floss before you go to bed. And here’s a tip, don’t rinse after you brush in the evening. Leaving the toothpaste in your mouth will keep the fluoride around longer to penetrate your teeth to make them stronger at fighting cavities.

Visit the Dentist Twice a Year

Many people have put off dental checkups during the pandemic, but we encourage you to visit the dentist twice a year. Most dental insurance plans cover cleanings and checkups twice a year at 100%, so get the most out of your insurance. During those appointments, you’ll get a professional cleaning that only trained staff with specialized instruments can perform. Your dental team can reach areas of your teeth and gums that brushing and flossing at home just can’t do.

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Preventative Exams

Preventative exams can save you money in the long run, and save your teeth.  Your dentist can check for signs of gum disease, cavities and the effects of stress on your teeth and the muscles along your jawline. Clenching and grinding your teeth during the day and while you sleep can damage your smile and even leave you in pain.  A bite guard that you wear at night can protect your teeth. Your dentist may also recommend prescription toothpaste for sensitive teeth or a special mouthwash for dry mouth.
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Keeping a healthy smile

Build a Relationship With Your Dentist

Building a relationship with your dentist and staff, like the dental team at Greenville Dental Studio, can give you peace of mind when something goes wrong.  You’ll know who to call if you chip a tooth or develop tooth pain. You’ll also have a trusted group to work with if you’re considering cosmetic treatments like teeth bleaching, veneers and implants. In our office, you’re always in the driver’s seat of your oral health, and we’re your best ally in that journey. We want you to have a smile you can enjoy.

Healthy Smile Checklist

Follow these tips for a healthy smile:
Brush twice a day
Floss before bed
Visit the dentist twice a year

We also recommend eating a healthy, balanced diet, and drink your water!

New Patients Welcome

New patients are always welcome at Greenville Dental Studio. Dr. Bullard and his team can be reached at 864-520-2942 or click here to request an appointment.

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Yes, We Are Open!

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Open for Cleanings and All Dental Work

After more than a month of treating dental emergencies, we are happy to announce we are open for cleanings and all dental work. We want to thank our patients for their patience and understanding during the pandemic. Everyone has been so understanding. For more than a month we treated emergencies, but regular appointments were put on hold. This no more! We are now looking forward to seeing EVERYONE again.

Rescheduling Cleanings and Dental Work

Our team is working to get in touch with patients who missed appointments from late March through early May. We will call you, but if you want to reach out, please feel free to give us a call at 864-520-2942 or click here to send a message through our website. We are dedicated to following all CDC, DHEC and dental association guidelines to keep everyone safe during this time.

New Patients Are Always Welcome

We are conveniently located in Downtown Greenville in the North Main area, and free parking is provided. We work hard to make sure you are happy and healthy. We want it to be easy to become a patient in our practice. Our office participates in most insurance plans and offers evening and Saturday appointments for new patients.

Greenville Dental Studio participates in most insurance plans.
Our dental office wants to make it easy to become a patient.
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Neighborhood Blood Drive

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Neighborhood Blood Drive

Stop by our office Saturday, January 25 to join in our neighborhood blood drive.  Rain or shine, our friends at The Blood Connection will be parked outside our dental studio, taking donations.  Our office is in the North Main Community at the corner of North Main Street and Stone Avenue in Greenville.  You don’t need an appointment to donate, just walk up between 9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.

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Every Donor is a Life Saver

Everyone who donates will receive $20 VISA gift card and a thank you gift from our team at Comprehensive and Cosmetic Dental Studio of Greenville.  As a family dental practice, we are focused on the overall health of our patients.  And as a cancer survivor who has received multiple blood and platelet transfusions, I’m aware of the positive impact blood donation can have on a community.

Making a Lifetime of Difference By Donating One Day

Every two seconds, someone in the United States needs blood for an average of 36,000 units of red blood cells per day.  On average, 45 units of blood are needed for traumatic injuries.  One donation can save up to three lives.  Please allow about 45 minutes for the sign in and donation process.  You must weigh at least 110 pounds and be at least 17 years old to give.  We hope to see you there!

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Join Our Candy Give-Back

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Join Our Candy Give-Back

After Halloween, consider joining our Candy Give-Back program and donating your leftovers!  When you donate, we’ll ship your candy to Operation Gratitude, and they’ll use it to make care packages for veterans, troops and first responders.  It’s a great way to say thank you to those who serve and protect us.

Operation Gratitude

Greenville Dental Studio will collect your unused Halloween candy on Monday, November 2 and Tuesday, November 3. Your donations will be sent to Operation Gratitude. This great organization creates care packages for service members, veterans and first responders.

Care Packages

By joining our Candy Give-Back event, you’ll help ensure that sweet treats are included in every care package Operation Gratitude ships out. Since 2003, the organization has delivered more than 2.5 million care packages to people serving our country and local communities.  What type of candy do we take?  Anything that’s wrapped and left over from Halloween.  Snack size is great!

When you donate at our office, we will also have thank you notes for you to personalize and sign to show your appreciation to those who serve and protect all of us.  We are happy to make our candy collection an annual tradition, and we want to make donating convenient for you.

Candy Give-Back Location

Our family dental office is located at the corner of North Main Street and Stone Avenue, 644 N. Main Street, Suite 111, Greenville, South Carolina.  We have plenty of free, off-street parking in the lot and garage behind our building, so it’s easy to donate.

Please call us, if you have any questions or would like to schedule an alternate donation time, 864-520-2942.

Thank you for your support!

Donating to our troops, veterans and first responders!

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Halloween Candy and Your Teeth

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Halloween Candy and Your Teeth

With Halloween just around the corner, and lots of temptation all around us, let’s talk about Halloween candy and your teeth.  When it comes to your oral health, sweets in moderation are okay, as long as you also brush twice a day and floss before bed.

Tooth Decay

What you want to avoid is tooth decay that can lead to cavities or even tooth loss.  Bacteria in your mouth can cause decay.  And guess what? SUGAR fuels the bacteria, and bacteria produces acid that eats away at your teeth.

Best and Worst Candy

The worst candy for your teeth are those sticky ones.  Think about taffy, caramels and anything else that really hangs on to your teeth.  Candy that dissolves quickly and doesn’t get wedged between teeth is better because it doesn’t stick around for bacteria to grab hold to.
Of course, it’s not just about decay.  Hard candy can be a problem if it just breaks your teeth or dental work.

Enjoy the Holiday

Enjoying Halloween candy on October 31 and in the days before and after the holiday is something most of us enjoy and look forward to, especially the kids.  So, have fun and enjoy life, just remember to brush and floss, and visit the dentist twice a year for professional cleanings and checkups.
The goal is to form healthy habits taking care of your teeth, and helping kids do the same.  If you do that, you can enjoy those sweet treats.

Visit the Dentist

To schedule a dental visit, give us a call at 864-520-2942 or click here.  Our office is located at the corner of North Main St. and Stone Ave.

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Are You Using the Right Kind of Mouthwash?

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ARE YOU USING THE RIGHT KIND OF MOUTHWASH?

There are two main types of over-the-counter mouthwash we recommend.  Are you using the right kind of mouthwash? Here’s what you need to know:  one is for your gums to fight the bacteria that cause gingivitis and the other is for your teeth to help strengthen against cavities. Both can be used as a breath freshener. There are also some mouthwashes that are only for fresh breath and have no therapeutic effect.

DECIDING WHICH ONE TO USE

In consultation with your dentist, deciding which type of mouthwash to use may depend on whether you’re more susceptible to gingivitis or decay.  If you have bleeding gums, then the antibacterial rinses to fight gingivitis would be most effective.  If you have a lot of filings and crowns, fluoride might be the best choice.  If fresh breath is all you’re after, the antimicrobials used to fight gingivitis will also work to control bad breath because bad breath is usually caused by bacteria.

AVOID MOUTHWASH WITH ALCOHOL

A common ingredient in many mouth rinses is alcohol.  We recommend finding a rinse without alcohol because it can be harsh on the tissue in your mouth and increase dry mouth.

WHEN SHOULD YOU USE MOUTHWASH?

We don’t recommend using mouthwash directly after brushing your teeth because you’ll wash away the concentrated fluoride in the toothpaste.  We suggest you also read the recommendations and directions listed on the product you chose to use.

ARE YOU USING THE RIGHT KIND OF MOUTHWASH?

You will want to use mouthwashes that have the American Dental Association (ADA) seal of acceptance.  And remember that mouthwashes do not take the place of brushing and flossing.    It’s important to visit the dentist twice a year.  To schedule a checkup, click on the link or call our office at 864-520-2942.

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Dental Cleaning is one of the most important functions we provide is to use our instruments as a supplement to your brushing and flossing.

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North Main Blood Drive

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Blood Drive
The Blood Connection is returning to our office in North Main Saturday, June 1.  Drop by our family dental practice between 9:30am – 1:30pm to donate.  The bloodmobile will park at the corner of North Main Street and Stone Avenue.

Everyone who donates receives a $20 Chick-fil-A gift card.  You can also enjoy free coffee, tea and hot chocolate from the Vita Nova traveling cafe and enter to win prizes from our dental studio.

Why Blood Drives Are Important
As a family dental practice, we are focused on the overall health of our patients.  As a cancer survivor, Dr. Andy Bullard received multiple blood and platelet transfusions during treatment.  He is aware of the positive impact blood donation has on our community.

Every two seconds, someone in the United States needs blood.  That is an average of 36,000 units of red blood cells per day.  On average, patients with traumatic injuries need 45 units of blood.  Blood can’t be manufactured, it must come from donors.  The Blood Connection says one donation can save up to three lives.

How Blood Drives Work
The Blood Connection staff can help put you at ease and answer your questions about the blood drive.  Allow about 45 minutes to sign in, begin your appointment and complete the process.  The actual donation time only takes 10 – 15 minutes.  You must weigh at least 110 pounds and be at least 17 years old.  With parental consent, 16-year-olds can donate.

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We Appreciate Your Support
If you have any questions, call us at 864-520-2942.  We look forward to meeting you on Saturday, June 1!

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Yappy Hour With Us!

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Join us for Yappy Hour

Yappy Hour is on through the end of October!  We are proud to sponsor this monthly gathering that brings dog lovers together for a good cause.

Supporting Partners in Animal Care

On the 4th Sunday of the month between April and October, Partners in Animal Care hosts a great party at Brewery 85. You can bring your 4-legged friends to listen to music, meet new people and enjoy food and drinks from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.  Sponsor tables are also set up to shop and enjoy some fun, free items.

Benefiting Greenville Animal Care

Proceeds from Yappy Hour benefit Greenville Animal Care, the state’s largest open-admission animal shelter.  Their mission is to save more homeless animals and create a no kill community.  Our family dental practice is proud to support Greenville Animal Care.

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Help End Oral Cancer

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April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month

This is the month to help end oral cancer.  We encourage you to get screened.  Our family dental team is offering free screenings all month and throughout the year, by appointment.  You don’t have to be a patient to get checked, just contact our office.

Risk Factors

While smoking and and tobacco use are major risk factors for oral cancer, the fastest growing group of patients might surprise you.  They’re young, healthy and non-smokers.  This is due to the connection to the HPV virus.  About 53,000 Americans will be diagnosed with oral cancer in 2019.

Signs and Symptoms

  • Any sore or ulcer that hasn’t healed in two weeks
  • A red, black or white discoloration in the soft tissues of the mouth
  • Any abnormality that bleeds easily when touched
  • A lump or hard spot in the tissue, usually border of the tongue
  • A growth
  • A sore under a denture that does not heal
  • A lump or thickening in the mouth
  • You notice a painless, firm, fixed lump on the outside of the neck for at least two weeks

Help End Oral Cancer

I encourage you to get screened because it’s a key step in early detection.  To prevent oral cancer, avoid tobacco and alcohol, and talk to your doctor about the HPV vaccine.  Men are twice as likely to get oral cancer than women. Smokers and excessive alcohol drinkers older than 50 are the most at-risk.  All it takes is three to seven minutes to get screened.  Everyone over the age of 18 should get checked annually, according to The Oral Cancer Foundation.

Free Screenings

As a cancer survivor, and a health care professional, I understand the importance of early detection and treatment.  To help better understand the screening process, I created a short video that demonstrates how it works, click here.  The process is painless and quick, and it doesn’t cost a thing.  I’m available to answer your questions, so don’t hesitate to call my office.  You can schedule an appointment by dialing 864-520-2942 or you can book online.

 

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Dogs + Smiles = Open House

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Open House at the Dental Studio

Our family dentistry team is hosting an open house to bring dogs and smiles together!
Mark your calendars for Saturday, March 30.  We hope you’ll stop by to tour our office and enjoy some refreshments.  Our friends from Greenville Animal Care will also have dogs on site who need forever homes.

Greenville Animal Care

Greenville County Animal Care is the largest open-admission animal facility in South Carolina.  All dogs, cats, puppies and kittens are only $35 to adopt.  This includes vaccines, testing, spay/neuter and a microchip.  Greenville County Animal Care is located at 328 Furman Hall Road, but they’ll be able to bring some adoptable pets for you to meet, during our open house.

Healthy Smiles

Our goal is to provide quality and affordable dental care to patients at every stage of life.  From cleanings and filings to crowns and root canals, we are here to work with you.  We also provide cosmetic dentistry, and first time patients receive free, custom take-home whitening kits.  If you’re looking for a dentist, we encourage you to drop in for a visit.  We will have gifts for everyone, and you can enter to win some great prizes.

My team and I look forward to meeting you March 30, and we hope to place some wonderful dogs in their forever homes!

Serving the Upstate

Comprehensive and Cosmetic Dental Studio opened in the heart of Greenville in the summer of 2017.  For 20 years, I’ve practiced general dentistry in the Upstate.  If you have questions for me or want to schedule an appointment, call 864-520-2942 or book online.

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