Author: Emerald Powell, D.M.D.
Dr. Emerald Powell, D.M.D. is a gentle and compassionate dentist who treats every patient with the quality and honest care they deserve. She graduated from the University of Kentucky College of Dentistry and the University of Cincinnati Medical Center for Advanced Education in General Dentistry.
White Teeth…or Black?
August 9, 2016
Our society thinks a shiny, white smile is attractive, but did you know in medieval Japan white teeth were considered ugly? Women used roots and inks to stain their teeth black, which they felt was much more becoming.
Read MoreYour Smile
July 26, 2016
Did you know that 50% of people say that a smile is the first thing they notice about someone? Also, studies show that a beautiful smile makes you look younger; it is better than plastic surgery! Brush twice a day and floss daily so the smile people are noticing is shiny and white!
Read MoreAnother Good Reason to Brush!
June 28, 2016
On a daily basis, your mouth is home to over 100,000,000 micro-creatures who are swimming, feeding, reproducing, and depositing waste in your mouth. Makes you want to brush your teeth, doesn’t it? Brushing often clears out the micro-creatures and helps prevent disease.
Read MoreWhich Cosmetic Dentistry Procedure is Right For Me?
February 24, 2016
By now, it has become something of conventional wisdom that people seeking to look as youthful and vibrant as possible seek Botox injections. When the ancient explorers set out for the New World in search of the fountain of youth, it’s reasonable to assume that they might have parked the ships and disembarked for a […]
Read MorePreventing Tooth Decay
February 16, 2016
Decay occurs when plaque, the sticky substance that forms on teeth, combines with the sugars and/or starches of the foods that we eat. This combination produces acids that attack tooth enamel. The best way to prevent tooth decay is by brushing twice a day and flossing daily. Eating healthy foods and avoiding snacks and drinks […]
Read MoreTooth-Colored Fillings
August 25, 2015
Older silver, metallic fillings are a thing of the past. Today’s standard and best practice is to fill a tooth with a composite material (often called white or tooth-colored fillings). Our family dentistry has many colors so we can match your teeth perfectly. This advanced material is completely safe and where a patient has decay […]
Read MoreHow Often to Brush and Floss
August 11, 2015
The family dentists at Park Crossing Dentistry recommend that you brush your teeth three times a day. Many times it is hard to squeeze in that third time so make sure you at least brush before bedtime. Your saliva production slows down while you sleep so it does not protect your teeth as well at […]
Read MoreUsing Your Teeth as Tools?
April 2, 2014
Do you tear open bags of potato chips or twist off bottle caps with your teeth? Using your mouth instead of a pair of scissors or a bottle opener might seem like a convenient shortcut, but it could mean a trip to the dentist. It is possible to chip or fracture a tooth while doing […]
Read MoreBad Breath
March 19, 2014
32% of Americans cite bad breath as the least attractive trait of their co-workers.
Read MoreSucking on Throat Lozenges
February 11, 2014
When a sore throat or a cold strikes the first thing we often do is eat a cough drop, but sucking on lozenges can set you up for tooth decay. Despite being considered medicinal, some cough drops are very high in sugar. Since sugary foods contribute to tooth decay, it is always a good idea to […]
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