by University General Dentists Team Member | Mar 18, 2020 | Dentistry, Oral Health, Patient Safety and Wellness
To our patients and their families, Effective Thursday, March 19, 2020, we will be suspending all dental hygiene appointments. If you have an appointment scheduled for essential dental work that does not require a drill or water spray, such as crown placements or...
by University General Dentists Team Member | Mar 13, 2020 | Dentistry, Patient Safety and Wellness
The coronavirus, or COVID-19, has been labeled by the World Health Organization as a pandemic. To help prevent the spread of the disease, University General Dentists is taking extra precautions and is following all the recommendations of the Center for Disease Control...
by University General Dentists Team Member | Feb 28, 2020 | Dentistry, Oral Health, Patient Safety and Wellness
No matter the reason for your visit to your dental care provider, infection control is important to the safety and effectiveness of your oral health. Procedures and recommendations established by the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) help prevent...
by University General Dentists Team Member | Feb 18, 2020 | Dentistry, Oral Health
Have you ever woken up one day and your teeth just started hurting, seemingly for no reason? There are a number of different conditions that can cause tooth pain. Some can be easily resolved on your own while others will require a trip to your general dentist. Here...
by University General Dentists Team Member | Jan 30, 2020 | Dentistry
As of Tuesday, January 21, 2020, Dr. Andrew Young will no longer be practicing with the University General Dentists team. Dr. Young has been a partner in our office for the past 8 years. Drs. Tim Williams and Lee Wilson will remain active in the practice and will be...
by University General Dentists Team Member | Dec 20, 2019 | Dentistry, Oral Health
The holiday season is filled with joy as we get to spend time with family and friends. Holiday parties abound with food, drink, and laughter. There is so much going on during this time of year that we often forget to consider how our holiday habits are affecting our...
by University General Dentists Team Member | Dec 16, 2019 | Cosmetic Dentistry, Dentistry, Oral Health, Pediatric Dentistry, Smile Makeovers
We are well into the holiday season! Have you purchased all your needed gifts yet? Maybe you are a planner who gets started months in advance, or possibly you rush out at the last minute to do your holiday shopping, but no matter your gift-buying type, you can’t go...
by University General Dentists Team Member | Nov 27, 2019 | Dentistry, Oral Health
We all know that regular teeth cleaning visits to your local dentist, along with brushing and flossing regularly, are an integral component of dental health. The reasons for this may surprise you, however. You see, your dental cleaning appointment is not just a simple...
by University General Dentists Team Member | Nov 18, 2019 | Cosmetic Dentistry, Dentistry, Oral Health, Pediatric Dentistry
Now that Halloween is over, we are quickly approaching Thanksgiving, soon followed by Christmas. It seems like everywhere we go, we are bombarded with candy and other sweets enticing us to eat them. As we approach the holidays, family gatherings and school and work...
by University General Dentists Team Member | Oct 28, 2019 | Dentistry, Oral Health
When we think about regular dental visits, most patients anticipate a thorough cleaning, awkward conversation while the dentist has his tools in your mouth, and a little care package to take home, with a strict reminder to brush and floss. Do you ever wonder what the...