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Mythbusters—Your Teeth and Oral Health Habits

Mythbusters—Your Teeth and Oral Health Habits

by University General Dentists Team Member | Aug 9, 2019 | Dentistry, Oral Health

Longer morning and bedtime routines can take minutes away from scrolling through our Facebook or Instagram feeds or seem like a drag when you’re dead-tired or in a rush out the door. But if you assume a quick brush twice a day and flossing (when you remember…we’ve all...
What to Do When a Child Breaks a Tooth

What to Do When a Child Breaks a Tooth

by University General Dentists Team Member | Jul 15, 2019 | Dentistry, Oral Health, Pediatric Dentistry

Parents go to great lengths to ensure their children have healthy smiles. We go to regular dental checkups, orthodontic consultations, and ensuring they eat healthy food and use properly fitting personal protective gear such as mouth guards. Despite these extremes,...
Danger of At-Home Teeth Straightening Kits

Danger of At-Home Teeth Straightening Kits

by University General Dentists Team Member | Jun 27, 2019 | Cosmetic Dentistry, Dentistry, Oral Health, Pediatric Dentistry, Smile Makeovers

Many consumers have shown a keen interest in straightening their teeth without braces leading the way for clear brace systems such as Invisalign. The next innovation was the complete elimination of dentist supervision via at-home teeth straightening kits. Now, new...
Suggestions for Improving Dental Care in Diabetic Patients

Suggestions for Improving Dental Care in Diabetic Patients

by University General Dentists Team Member | May 29, 2019 | Dentistry, Oral Health

According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), more than 100 million Americans are living with prediabetes or diabetes and represent a growing health concern in the United States. Those with diabetes have the tendency to run a risk of damage to the kidneys, heart,...
What’s the Right Age for a Child’s First Dentist Visit?

What’s the Right Age for a Child’s First Dentist Visit?

by University General Dentists Team Member | May 7, 2019 | Dentistry, Oral Health, Pediatric Dentistry

Deciding the right time for a child’s first dentist visit can be tricky. There’s a vast amount of information online with, often, conflicting advice. Some dentists will advise that a child’s first dentist visit should come when all their baby teeth...
The Effects of a Calcium Deficiency on Your Oral Health

The Effects of a Calcium Deficiency on Your Oral Health

by University General Dentists Team Member | Apr 30, 2019 | Dentistry, Oral Health

Everyone knows calcium helps keep your bones strong, and strong bones are an important part of your overall health.  But did you know that your calcium intake also plays a role in the health and strength of your teeth?  Calcium is a mineral, and it’s one of the most...
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University General Dentists are directly affiliated with the University of Tennessee Medical Center, and we are able to provide the expertise of an accomplished faculty and modern clinical therapies in a state-of-the-art environment. We offer a full range of services and treatments using the latest in dental technology.

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1930 Alcoa Hwy, Suite A-340
Knoxville, TN 37920

Phone: (865) 305-9440
Fax: (865) 305-9442
Email: gendent@utmck.edu

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10000 Kingston Pike
Knoxville, TN 37922

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