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.

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How Often Should I Brush and Floss?

January 8, 2014

We 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 night. Flossing is recommended once a […]

Brushing/Flossing

November 6, 2013

The average American spends 38.5 days brushing their teeth over a lifetime. Although more Americans would rather go grocery shopping than floss, it is a very important task that we should strive to do EVERY day.

Night Guards

May 28, 2013

Night guards are a great prescription for night-time grinding, jaw pain and sleep issues such as snoring. A mold is made of your teeth so the lab can make a custom night guard. Patients choose this option to help with relieving pain, to alleviate snoring or sleep apnea, and prevention of breaking teeth and gum […]

Good Snacks, Bad Snacks

August 21, 2012

The types of snacks you eat between meals affects your gums and teeth. Crackers, sweets and any food that sticks to your teeth are a dead ringer for bacteria to form. Eat whole foods such as fruits and vegetables (hold the hot dips please!) to improve you teeth and gums.

Teeth Straightening

June 20, 2012

Does everyone need bracketed braces or can my teenager use Invisalign? Many teenagers can get great results from Invisalign but many times, the teenager may have major crowding and brackets are the only way to truly straighten the teeth. If crowding is not severe, then Invisalign is a great choice. We find many teenagers are […]

Periodontal Disease

June 12, 2012

Periodontal disease takes years to develop and is “silent” in how it progresses. Brushing and flossing twice a day helps. Also, eating the right foods helps. Gum disease or periodontal disease rarely cause symptoms like pain or puffy tissue. When in the early stages, the patient usually does not know they have this serious infection. If […]